PC cleaner software is about more than just junk files but Utilities Ultimate only flagged up 18 registry issues where most rivals find hundreds. We are happy to introduce Norton Utilities Ultimate, a new performance offering that creates a faster, smoother and more secure experience when gaming, browsing and streaming content on Windows PCs. Updates: your subscription may include product, service and/or protection updates, and features that may be added, modified, or removed, subject to the acceptance of the License & Services Agreement. Process Scanner - Scans processes that are running and maybe using unnecessary system resources that could lead to slowdown as well as for potentially malicious processes.

Like AVG TuneUp, there’s no free version of Utilities so I’m testing the paid-for edition. There’s Ultimate that I’ve taken a look at as well as a cut-down Premium option. Norton doesn’t even offer a free trial to allow you to try it out before buying.System Troubleshooter - Easily access hidden Windows troubleshooting tools to resolve issues with programs, hardware, sound devices, internet and more. You can use the Uninstall simulator to see what the impact would be on your PC if you were to uninstall a particular app. This feature helps you terminate Windows junk files, broken shortcuts, and more. Cleaning up these junk files helps improve your PC’s speed by a significant amount. Norton Utilities Ultimate’s Startup Optimizer lets you easily enable or disable software programs from running automatically when your computer boots afresh to improve performance. Identify unnecessary and unwanted software clogging up your Windows PC that you can easily uninstall to enjoy more space for the applications you actually use.

Many Windows users don’t want data harvested from their devices and shared with third parties. This feature prevents data collection and sharing on your computer. It’s only available on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Generally, the faster the RAM, the faster a computer’s processing speed. Faster RAM increases the rate at which your computer's memory transfers information to other components. This tool helps free trapped RAM to improve your system's overall speed and stability. Norton Utilities’ file shredder wipes away files to prevent anyone from retrieving and accessing them. It’s an excellent feature for people who work with sensitive files, for example, doctors, therapists, and school teachers. So, was the original diagnosis wrong or did removing files make the system worse? I have to assume the former but this inconsistency doesn’t inspire much confidence in that speed dial graphic. The interface is otherwise easy to use and any 360 users out there will feel right at home here.Its eager beaver behaviour continues as after removing files, Utilities Ultimate scans the computer automatically again. After the first set of removals, it then reported that my system status was poor rather than the good previously stated. Extensive customizability is the primary desire of many Windows users, and this tool helps with that. Your Windows OS has many settings that you can not easily access. This tool gives you easy access and lets you customize your settings extensively. On that front, it’s a power user’s dream and existing Norton users will feel right at home with the user interface. You might know Norton best for its 360 anti-virus software, but it also makes a range of other applications including a PC cleaner. Here we review Utilities Ultimate to see how it fares. Features & Performance

Oddly, Utilities Ultimate scanned my test laptop as soon as the application loaded and before I could even put my product key in. An eager beaver then, but that scan didn’t take long, giving me a summary within a few seconds. After running the tests, I used the computer extensively to get a sense of how the app had changed responsiveness. Norton Utilities delivered a noticeable performance improvement; the entire OS moved at a snappier pace, even with iTunes or Steam open. Net Booster - Optimize your internet connection for the best speed and stability available based on your configuration using hidden Windows™ internet setting.As the name suggests, Utilities Ultimate has a lot more to offer if you start exploring the interface beyond the main dashboard. Advanced Uninstaller - Completely uninstalls hard to remove programs and damaged installations to help free up disk. Before Norton Utilities scrubbed the laptop, it achieved a 5,914 Geekbench score and booted in 50.2 seconds. After using Norton Utilities, the GeekBench score rose to 6,008. That's a definite improvement, but one that's still more than 200 points short of Iolo System Mechanic's 6,229 mark. On the other hand, the notebook's boot time decreased to just 38.3 seconds. That's almost one second slower than the result acheived with System Mechanic, 37.5 seconds.

If your goal is to clear space then it would be handy to know which areas are taking up the most storage rather than just a sheer number to show off.

Uninstalling software programs may seem trivial, but it’s a critical tool. Your computer’s in-built uninstaller often leaves leftover files after uninstalling programs. However, this tool eliminates all software program files to free up disk space. Norton Utilities Ultimate builds on Norton Utilities Premium with enhanced features that help improve overall device functionality.