ops, thank you, i should have reread the entire post again!

As mentioned by Emperor:

"WO2008 has slightly reduced functionality compared with WinOptimizer Platinum Suite 3; it lacks the DLL cleaner function in the Cleaning Tools section and in the Tweaking Tools section it has a System-Benchmark function instead of the Tweaking and File Associator functions."

IMHO would go with WinOptimizer Platinum Suite 3

hi, christory, thanks for the find, do you happend to know, what the differences between Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2008 and WinOptimizer Platinum Suite 3 FULL Version are ?? should i use both, or just install one of them?

WinOptimizer Platinum Suite 3 FULL Version

Available on Computer Active's site, ignore the fact it says the Exclusive Computeractive Download Offer - Expires January 31, 2007, the link still works

http://www.computeractive.co.uk/winoptimizer3/

Direct Link

ftp://Winopt3:suite@ftp.vnudownloads.org/ashampoo_winoptimizerplatinum330_vnu_gb.exe

Glad you got it, marco!

Thanks, FreewareFan, the download and install worked great for me...

I had a closer look at the file cleaning section of this program as the wording in the description seemed a bit odd to me. There is a change in the way the program works now compared with previous versions.
Now you set beforehand which type of files are to be cleaned up and then the program will send those files to the recycle bin. If you find you want to keep any then they have to be recovered from the bin. Previously you were shown the list of files to be deleted from which you could select which ones to keep, if any.
This may seem a minor difference but the default action has changed. Users of previous versions who change over to this version should be aware of the difference.
I haven't done any more checking of the other functions.

If you were talking about me, you are mistaken. I get no points ( I'm not even sure what kind of points you are talking about) for anything I post on this forum, nothing at all. I do it to benefit the other members, and to show my appreciation for this forum being in existence.

If you were not talking about me, well.... I still don't know what you're talking about..

Either way, enjoy the program! :-)

and the owner / uploader of the downloadlink will get many points ... it is great!

You are most welcome!!

Thank you FreewareFan, you are doing sterling work supplying us with all these free utility links. It is much appreciated.

I tried this, using both Firefox and Free Download Manager, and it worked beaut first time. Thank you again.

Hello, all. I just tried the download link again, and it works just fine for me, using Firefox as my browser.

For those having trouble getting the download to work, maybe have a look at your security settings within your browser of choice?? Just a thought.....

Thanks for the link, FreewareFan.

I had trouble with the link the first time - using Free Download Manager the file was given a name with a .php extension and the prefix did not match the actual file name. the second time I tried, I ignored FDM and allowed the Internet Explorer to download the file. It had the right name and installed fine.

WO2008 has slightly reduced functionality compared with WinOptimizer Platinum Suite 3; it lacks the DLL cleaner function in the Cleaning Tools section and in the Tweaking Tools section it has a System-Benchmark function instead of the Tweaking and File Associator functions.

thank a lot freewarefan!
the dl link, and the activation works perfectly for me :D

Well 'FreewareFan' its a lovely idea to get Winoptimizer 2008 as a free gift! However, I've tried the link through to download (several times) and unfortunately it will not play ball. Perhaps Ashampoo has had a change of heart? Never mind, we could always hope that GAOTD may offer it in the future - I understand that it's a good program.

Love, Light and Peace

JC

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2008 is a suite of cleaning and optimizing tools for your PC. It’ll help you keep your PC running in good shape.

Go to the link below to get your copy, free of charge. Enjoy!

http://tech-buzz.net/2007/10/31/get-ashampoo-winoptimizer-2008-for-free/