![]() ![]() ![]() In fact, if all free software was this good, the commercial software sector would have a hard time staying afloat. That a number of skins are available for it adds to the professionalism it exudes. Compared to other programs in the same sector, Glary is right up there in terms of look and feel - it doesn’t seem like free software at all. Glary utilities is free for personal use, so there’s nothing stopping you from downloading it to try it out. Switch off some of the main offenders - making sure not to remove anything absolutely essential - and you’ll see a faster start-up time. This is usually in the manner of a few seconds each, but given enough of them they can make your PC feel sluggish as you wait watching the spinning circle go round after logging in. Particularly good, though mirroring some of Windows 10’s functionality, is the Start-up Manager, which lists the programs that start with your computer and measures how long they are delaying you from starting work. Restart your PC with the app installed, and it will measure the time it takes for your computer to start up, measuring it against a database to conclude what percentage of other PCs yours is faster than. A system scan takes in a lot of information about your system, including whether updates are available for your installed applications. Unusually, it has its own spyware remover - something usually left to apps like MalwareBytes. The subscription version has a few tricks that the free app can’t manage, such as wiping your temp files and internet history every time your machine is switched off, and automatically downloading updates, but there’s nothing there that makes a subscription a must-have if you don’t need it.Īs is common with system utilities like this, there’s a button to click that will analyse your computer and attempt to fix the most common problems it detects. This gets you enough licenses to install the software on three PCs, useful if you have a small office to look after. If you’re going to use Glary Utilities for commercial reasons, you’ll need to subscribe - currently for around $20 a year. Also any service which forces you to kill your credit or debit card is scum. That is why 21.95 is doable because you are only paying for the front end. That means their software is just Windows software with a pretty user interface. Most of what they use is windows LNKs with a frontend. Do not buy software or support them in any way. If you actually read the TOS (Who actually does this the documents are massive) they admit to being a frontend. What they are doing is a scam but a legal scam. Customer support will give you the run around and make it seem like they care but they do not. I logged into my account only to find they don't have a spot for you to remove your card on file and they also don't offer cancelation. It is 2023 that means they have been charging my card for the last 4 years. I had the pro version in 2019 which should have only lasted a year however I just found out that they have been secretly charging my card since 2019. The software they offer works but is mostly just front end software for prexisting windows software. I have never gone out of my way to review something but here goes. For your sake don't use Glarysoft or its Products ![]()
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