Chapter 18
Even though the software that runs on most computers is certainly more user-friendly than a command prompt, occasional problems with performance might leave even power users struggling for a solution—or even an explanation. If you fear your computer isn’t operating as efficiently as you think it should, or even as efficiently as it seemed to yesterday, you might be at a loss to understand possible reasons for the substandard performance. Fortunately, one of the most popular categories of excellent third-party utilities is system management tools. These tools, such as Ashampoo UnInstaller Suite, Sure Delete from Wizard Industries, Tweak-XP from Totalidea Software, Customizer XP from Tweak Now, and System Mechanic from Iolo Technologies, can help prevent your computer from performing poorly, improve how it operates now, and prevent future disasters.
The system management categories covered in this chapter include the following:
