New jv16 Powertools build 5.0.0.764 - TEST VERSION

jv16

Here is test version of the upcoming jv16 PowerTools:

https://jv16powertools.com/downloads/special/jv16pt_setup_b764.exe

This new version is released here, as a test version. It means it is not yet fully finalized but it's offered to you for testing purposes.

To be more exact, the new Software Updater feature works based on a database of software in our server. To get this database filled with data, for example, what software you are actually using and whose versions we should track to notify you of new versions, we are asking as many people as possible to try this version. The more people trying the Software Updater on this version, the more data we get and the better the feature will work with the final release soon.

If you have any feedback about this version, please post that to this thread. Thank you!

To update: Install this version over any existing 5.x version of jv16 PowerTools. We recommend you to disable the automatic updates feature from Settings to avoid this test version being automatically downgraded to the latest official version.

We estimate that the final release of the new jv16 PowerTools with the new tools will be within the next two weeks.

Change Log since Build 730

Fixes:

1) Bug fix: Aborting a scan and then starting it again does not always work, instead, starting the scan again will only show the aborting scan screen again.

2) Bug fix: The program can display an error message about floating point division by zero in some rare cases.

3) Bug fix: The Internet Optimizer can fail to run without showing any error message, it would simply return to the home screen.

4) Bug fix: Find All's Ignore List is not always properly initialized. For example, jv16 PowerTools's own debug folder should by default be ignored, but this does not always happen.

5) Bug fix: Scan progress screen's font sizes can change during a scan without any good reason.

6) Bug fix: The program can fail to detect all the installed browsers from the system, which leads them not being listed in jv16 PowerTools Settings window.

7) Bug fix: Sometimes clicking the top bar of the main program window is incorrectly interpreted as a double click, causing the window to get maximized.

8) Bug fix: Internet Optimizer can get stuck when applying the new Internet settings.

Improvements:

1) New tool: Game Booster. This tool allows you to maximize the performance of your computer and your mental focus by closing background processes and notification windows during gaming or working.

2) New tool: Software Updater. This tool allows you to see which of your installed programs and games are outdated and allows you to start the download of the latest versions with one click.

3) New tool: Command Prompt mode allows you to execute simple commands by typing them to the main screen. This feature is especially handy for people who have used to using computers more using the keyboard and not mouse.

4) Greatly improved the error resistance of the Internet Optimizer. Before, the entire process could fail if few DNS server benchmark tests failed, for example due to some limitations to the internet connection. Now, it will simply automatically try tests again and proceed even if minor failures occur.

5) Improved the error message for local DNS server settings.

6) Improved Software Uninstaller's ability to detect the version information of software.

7) Greatly improved Software Uninstaller's ability to detect the installation date of software.

8) Greatly improved System Cleaner's ability to detect leftovers from software which have been uninstalled after jv16 PowerTools has been installed.

9) The program will now start with less flickering of the main window user interface.

10) Find All's default ignore list now also includes the system temporary data directories.

11) Improved the scaling for 4K displays. The program still doesn't look perfect at 4K resolution, but it's now a lot better. We will improve the 4K support with the next versions.

12) The superfluous Close button bar at the bottom of certain tools, such as the Support page, will now be hidden if the window size is too small to accommodate it. This will free more space to the actual content on screen.

13) User can now choose which tools are available in the home screen, and whether the System Cleaner should have a larger icon.

14) The License Agreement has been updated to include detailed information what kind of data jv16 PowerTools sends to us. In short, it sends statistical information to help with our quality control and product development. The only personal information is sent if you use the My Account tool to activate your copy of the program, this will naturally send the name and email address you input to the tool.

15) The program will automatically prune old debug logs from its debug folder.

16) Internet Optimizer now uses less than 40% of the resources it used before.

Known Issues:

1) The support for 4K displays is not yet perfect, however, it is already quite usable.

2) System Cleaner's browser cleaning module does not support the new Chromium based Microsoft Edge.

3) The System Cleaner and Software Uninstaller Right-Click menus do not yet have the Add To Ignore List feature.

dnpolister

I'd like to report that I had no issues!!!

The issues I've had with the last couple version in the Internet Optimizer are gone again. Updated quickly like it used to.

No issues with clean up.

No issues really with software update. Read through and everything current.

And I had nothing I needed the uninstaller to clean... But it seemed to be working well.

Thanks Team!

redseujac

General

I tried to update my Dutch translation, but many strings fail to translate when running the program (staying in English, though translated in Dutch, e.g. Homepage > Names of the Tools and the issue with "enter a search word" not translated persists since quite some time and never got fixed: look at the attachment)

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Software Updater

A few issues: the tool lists 3 programs to be updated

Recuva > jv16PT says: Installed: 1.53.0.1087 and Latest: 1.53.1087 while actually version 1.53.1087 IS already installed. This is an error for the installed version.

Speccy > jv16PT says: Installed: 1.31 and Latest: 1.32.740 while actually version 1.32.740 IS already installed. This is also an error for the iinstalled version.

Snagit > jv16PT says: Installed: 20.1.4.6413 and Latest: 2020.1.2 while the most recent version is 2020.1.4 build 6413 which is actually installed. So this is a database error of the tool.

Command Prompt tool

3) New tool: Command Prompt mode allows you to execute simple commands by typing them to the main screen. This feature is especially handy for people who have used to using computers more using the keyboard and not mouse.

How does this work? When I type a command into the main screen it's simply entered into the search box. I don't think this is the intention.

Edit:

OK, now I found it. You have to type the ">" character to enter the Command Prompt mode in the "Find All" box!

This is not explained very well, because the "Tip" is missing when in Settings > Tools both Find All and Command Prompt are enabled.

You have to uncheck the "Find All" tool to show the Command Prompt tip.

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Also the height of the box with the Command Prompt examples is too small hiding the last text line(s)

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siliconman01

This Test version does not recognize the presence/location of my Taskbar on my primary monitor which is a Dell P2714T touch screen monitor. Version 730 does properly recognize the location of Taskbar. My main system has 3 monitors controlled by DisplayFusion. The Test version does work okay on monitors 1 and 2 which are Dell U2719D monitors. All are connected via display ports on an nVidia 980Ti graphics card.DisplayFusion.png

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redseujac

About Command Prompt, Game Booster, Software Updater

I'm sorry but I'm not happy with those tools in a program like jv16 Powertools.

What is the surplus value of Command Prompt? I can't imagine that a user will start jv16 PT to execute Command Prompt or even has the need to do that when he is working in jv16 PT. Command Prompt can be accessed very easily via right clicking the Windows Start button. I wonder how many users have asked to add such a superfluous "tool".

Game Booster? What the hell. Who asked to add a "tool" like this. How many jv16 PT users do you think need a tool lik this and/or will use it regularly as far as it's working properly which I don't know because I will not test it.

Software Updater? I don't understand the conception of that tool. The purpose should be to only list the software an update is existing for and not list a bunch of programs that are up to date. That is superfluous once more.

We are recommencing the same way as before: adding too many useless or superfluous tools again, while the developers said that had to be avoided.

I'm afraid it's going the wrong way again with jv16 PT.

ngc94227

We are recommencing the same way as before: adding too many useless or superfluous tools again, while the developers said that had to be avoided. I'm afraid it's going the wrong way again with jv16 PT.

+1 (+1 +1.....) >>> Fully agree!

Kind regards,

ngc94227

siliconman01

Fully agree as well. Personally I only use "System Cleaner". At least the user can hide any tool that he/she does not use. 8)

redseujac

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redseujac

This is my Dutch translation version 4.1 for this test version.

doctor9fan

Users don’t need a software updater - the software itself will offer the update if there is one.

I’ve another program which has a software update feature & the only software it lists as having updates are the ones with a new version which require payment to upgrade so not really an update. If JV16’s software update feature is like this then it’ll be no good.

jv16

redseujac wrote

About Command Prompt, Game Booster, Software Updater

I'm sorry but I'm not happy with those tools in a program like jv16 Powertools.

What is the surplus value of Command Prompt? I can't imagine that a user will start jv16 PT to execute Command Prompt or even has the need to do that when he is working in jv16 PT. Command Prompt can be accessed very easily via right clicking the Windows Start button. I wonder how many users have asked to add such a superfluous "tool".

The value of the Command Prompt mode is great for people working with different versions of Windows, especially with non-English versions of Windows. It allows quick access to Windows tools, folders and registry paths. This is especially useful if the system has Cortana disabled.

Furthermore, this tool is very valuable for people who are visually impaired, for whom it would be challenging to use a mouse cursor to point and click an UI. For them, having a way to launch tools with keyboard alone is crucially important, it can be the difference between being able to use a software in the first place, or not.

The next steps would to allow better keyboard-only access to the result listing displays of the tools, too, and improving the compatibility with screen readers.

redseujac wrote

Game Booster? What the hell. Who asked to add a "tool" like this. How many jv16 PT users do you think need a tool lik this and/or will use it regularly as far as it's working properly which I don't know because I will not test it.

An automated way to close background processes and notification windows can be very useful for many kinds of tasks. For me, personally, the feature is useful for helping with uninterrupted work sessions.

I understand the tool might not be for everyone. For that reason, you can hide it from the main window. Either by using the Right Click, or from the Settings window.

redseujac wrote

Software Updater? I don't understand the conception of that tool. The purpose should be to only list the software an update is existing for and not list a bunch of programs that are up to date. That is superfluous once more.

It's extremely useful to be able to see a list of all your software which are currently not using the latest version, and being able to click one button to start the update process for all of them at one time.

I see your point about not listing the software which are up-to-date. This is exactly the kind of feedback we are looking for and why we released this test version. I'll add this as an option to the tool.

redseujac wrote

We are recommencing the same way as before: adding too many useless or superfluous tools again, while the developers said that had to be avoided.

I'm afraid it's going the wrong way again with jv16 PT.

If we add new tools, some people will complain about it. If we don't add any new tools, some people will complain about the lack of tools. No way around that.

jv16

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redseujac wrote

This is my Dutch translation version 4.1 for this test version.

Received, thank you!

jv16

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jv16 wrote

Doctor9fan wrote

Users don’t need a software updater - the software itself will offer the update if there is one.

...

Doctor9fan wrote

I’ve another program which has a software update feature & the only software it lists as having updates are the ones with a new version which require payment to upgrade so not really an update. If JV16’s software update feature is like this then it’ll be no good.

I'm afraid I don't understand this part of the comment.

I think he means that much software is not free and must be registered. So, you will not be able to automatically update through jv16 PowerTools.

doctor9fan

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Software Updater wrong

Software Updater lists wrong result about Speccy.

Under Installed Version it shows erroneously "1.31" where it must be "1.32.740" being the most recent version. I can't imagine where the tool is getting that wrong version from.

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kadywins0920

Is there any way to delete a driver or any other software on your update list of your new Software Updater Beta that I do not need? I ran a Dell Support Assist scan on my Dell XPS 8700 computer and no drivers were listed that I needed to download. I had previously checked the web site where your Updater gave to me to update my Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. Your suggested version was not listed so I downloaded the latest driver per the Realtek site. Your Updater still shows I need to download the latest version of the driver. Is there a way to delete something on your list that I do not need or want?