New Version: 5.0.0.468' Missing So Much

oderuntz

I have been following the emails regarding this major update for a long time.

I assume, from all the hype, that it is a better tool. However, the interface and the 'Lack of Results' displayed is very 'under whelming'.

There only appears to be 3 things you can now do, Internet Optimizer, System Cleaner, Software Removal. I know the goal was to simplify the interface to the bare minimum, but I think some feed back would be helpful and reassuring.

It was totally unapparent that you have to 'close' the 'System Cleaner’, before the tools actually cleans anything. Rather than have a 'Close' button, it seems there should be a 'Large Button', center Screen, that says 'Clean Now', or something like that.

Then, after cleaning, the tool goes back to the home screen, with no summary of what happened. There is no way to call it back up without rerunning the cleaner.

I had to run the tool 3 times before it actually cleaned everything, but I did not know I could even get to that state without running and rerunning the cleaner until everything was cleaned.

ALL the many tools on earlier releases are gone too, Registry Tools, File Tools, Immunize......

jv16

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donw146

I'm a long time user who never wanted anything but a good registry cleaner. I am very happy that you reduced the number of tools in order to focus on the ones that matter. I do use the Software Uninstaller. I likely will never even try the Internet Optimizer as I use Steve Gibson's excellent DNS benchmark utility. Please resist the calls for more and more features and keep the important ones working well!

redseujac

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jv16

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griffy

Hi Guys,

As a long time user, particularly of the advanced tools in the product, I am a bit disappointed the new version has none of them. I do a lot of dev work, and the various registry tools are beyond handy. While I like the look and feel of the new product, it doesnt do me much good for future use as it stands now. Is there any hope that the other tools/utilities found in the previous versions will be updated and available in the future?

I originally bought the product because I *do* need more than just a registry cleaner :)

jv16

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griffy

jv16 wrote

Well, jv16 PowerTools is not just a registry cleaner, it has never been one. The System Cleaner cleans much more than just the registry, plus it looks for and can fix for your file system and system settings errors.

If there is demand for adding new features (or bringing back old ones), we will add them, of course.

I was responding to donw146's commentary primarily. I understand that jv16 digs deeper than that. My only point was, I rely on the various other tools available in the previous generation of product, that no longer exist in the current. Most notably:

Registry Finder, Registry Find & Replace, Registry Manager, Registry Monitor, etc, not to mention all the File Tools. These are the main reasons I purchased jv16.

These are things that something, say like, CCleaner never had, which is why I never purchased that products full version, and purchased yours.

jv16

I would recommend you to continue to use the classic version of jv16 PowerTools, in that case. We may add more features to the new jv16 PowerTools based on feedback from our users.

retiredit

I whole heartedly agree with this statement.

Griffy wrote

I was responding to donw146's commentary primarily. I understand that jv16 digs deeper than that. My only point was, I rely on the various other tools available in the previous generation of product, that no longer exist in the current. Most notably:

Registry Finder, Registry Find & Replace, Registry Manager, Registry Monitor, etc, not to mention all the File Tools. These are the main reasons I purchased jv16.

Having been a PowerTools user/license holder for many years I go back to the 4th words in this sentence, PowerTools. With out the items Griffy listed above JV16 would be just another piece of software on the shelf. But what has made this a power house are the "Power Tools" that are included in the package, or obviously the previous package. Without the ability to dig deep in the manner we have become accustomed to with JV16, this package is just that - another piece of software on the store shelf. We all know it's more than that.

As a professional IT since 1999 I have come to know and love particular tools that have made me a hero when it comes to solving some of the weirdest of weird challenges with PC's and servers. JV16 PowerTools is one of those in my tool kit. And I have supported PowerTools and their product since forever, as well as their desire to change venue's - with that said the proof is in the Eleven permanent licenses that I own. Yep - 11 permanent personal licenses. Not saying that to brag, just to show I properly support good product, and efforts.

It's good to know I can still use the earlier versions, and I will be back rubbing a couple of my installs to "X"version. I would encourage PowerTools to accommodate the hard working IT's with an option.

Lowell F.

jv16

Thank you for the feedback! The more concrete improvement suggestions we get, the faster these get implemented to the product!

martinmoore

Well what can I say...

To say that I am very disappointed and underwhelmed would be an understatement.

I've been trying to use the Internet Optimizer but it keeps reporting something locking my DNS and possible anti virus / VPN software. In trying to get it to work I've discovered a number of aspects of the new version of JV16 that are not too impressive when compared to previous versions.

So I uninstalled ESET NoD32... same message

Did a system clean - same message

Reset my system, cleared JV16 Cache... same message.

Used Software installer - found some ESET folders and used JV16 to clear those... same message as before.

Used CCLEANER - found LOTS and LOTS of ESET rubbish so I cleared that out... It found far more than JV16 did in terms of file fragments and registry entries.

Same message again from JV16 about VPN / Antivirus software blocking the application.

Older versions of JV16 had an excellent Registry search / delete / replace tool.... I can't find anything in the new version like it.

So I used Regedit and manually deleted every reference of ESET Nod32 which I could have previously done in earlier versions of JV16

Guess what.... After a full system restart and a clear of JV16 cache... same message as before and I know I have nothing left.

Why make a piece of software that is less capable than earlier version... Microsoft did this with Excel.

martinmoore

I have just loaded up an earlier version of JV16 from 2017.

Sorted my registry no problem and found so many file fragments and other rubbish left behind from the new version that my laptop now boots far quicker. MS Outlook starts faster as well.

It actually worked far better than the new version.

I agree with an earlier comment regarding the term "Power Tools"... without the missing utilities it is just another piece of "black box" type software where serious users are left in the dark.

I'll stick with the 2017 version I think.

icetater

Glad I ran across this post. I'll keep using version 4. I use a lot of the various tools, not just the registry cleaner.