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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Edit: I have already given information on the problem I’m encountering - program crashes on cleaning at 6% completed - & Have done so again today. Strange how the dev doesn’t recognise me but knows... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started using JV16 Power Tools on day one. That's way over 10 years ago. I found out about it through an excellent, no BS, email tech newsletter called "The Langalist Plus!" which said this about... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am using a computer since the Tandy TRS 80 was launched ! Now with Windows 10 version 20H2 I have discovered jv16 PoerTools and, thanks to it, been able to clean thorougly the registry and suppress... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was getting "RPC Server is too Busy to Complete this Operation Error" out of the blue after recently setting up a new Windows 11 PC. No setup repair, cmd prompt commands, or even driver rollback wor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started using JV16 Power Tools on day one . . .

I started using JV16 Power Tools on day one. That's way over 10 years ago. I found out about it through an excellent, no BS, email tech newsletter called "The Langalist Plus!" which said this about JV16: this "was not an endorsement or a paid ad" but JV16 "included one of the best Registry Cleaners ever . . . ." I have never had an issue with this software, just outstanding results from all JV16 utilities. That's important in any office setting, but anything less would be unacceptable in a law office Thank you!

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A company that prides itself on the software it creates...

I've owned my own computer business for over 30 years. During those many years, I've had the opportunity to use a myriad of "tools". Of those tools, the one that is actually on my own primary computer is jv16 PowerTools. After many years of annual upgrades, I noticed one consistency with this software... it continues to get better and more full functioned. I now own a Lifetime License to this fine company's software. I'm glad to support a company that prides itself on the software that it creates and seems to be perpetual in its desire to make each iteration better than before!

April 4, 2019
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A comprehensive, functional & reliable utility suite.

I've been using jv16 PowerTools for very many years now - in fact, it's the only registry/PC cleaner software I've ever used (it would have been useful, perhaps, to have been able to compare it with the likes of CCleaner, but there are one or two comparison reviews online, in which jv16 seems to always come out marginally the winner). Anyhow, jv16 has a multitude of useful tools on board &, used with recommended settings (unless you know what you're doing) & a common sense amount of caution, has never had an adverse effect on my system. The loss of a star is really only because of minor glitches & bugs in some recent updates, which seem to have happened more frequently of late, but which, however, are always fixed quickly. Customer service is fast & thorough & initiated online. It will be interesting to see how the soon-to-be-released upgraded jv16 PowerTools NMV performs. For the time being, the latest version of the utility can be recommended almost totally without reservation.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used JV16 PowerTools since 2011…

I have used JV16 PowerTools since 2011 and have had reliable, repeatable results every time I have used it. It not only optimizes well, it is very handy for just ascertaining what condition your computer is in, from time to time. I will continue to stick with JV16 as I know it is safe and effective for my machine.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using the VIP Lifetime license and…

Been using the VIP Lifetime license and it works great. This software certainly deserves more recognition. One improvement I would recommend is to add a login page on their website for customers to register, login and add their licenses and manage it from the portal, too. Cheers!

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A trusted friend

I'm using jv16 Power tools since its very beginning, when its name was Regcleaner and I like it too much.
All my Windows computers are equipped with it and up to now I had no problems in using it.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superior performance, definitely recommended.

I have had a lifetime license since almost the start and this software has done nothing but improve over the years. It was and is a sound investment to keep your computer running at peak performance. I highly recommend it.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

jv16 PowerTools is the tool I count on

jv16 PowerTools has a proud place on my computer desktop. It is easy to use and finds errors in my registry and settings which aren't found by the few other PC performance tools I still have. Those few are relegated to a "Leftovers" folder: - tools which I used to use (some for which I paid $$) but which don't deserve a place on my desktop.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I've lost confidence....

I would give it five stars, but...
I recently installed VPN software on my computer. Later, I ran JV16 Power Tools and ran Clean and SpeedUp My Computer.
After running it, I had a persistent problem where my VPN would load into memory twice, wasting significant band width resources. It proved to be a fault in JV16 and this left a bad taste in my mouth about using it. My confidence in JV16 has been diminished and while I still have it on my PC, I rarely use it because I no longer trust it. After so many years....

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using JV16 Powertools…

I have been using JV16 Powertools virtually since it started. I wouldn't be without it on a Windows machine. Windows is like a poor old donkey that gets loaded and loaded, even when you are trying hard to avoid it being bloated. JV16 Powertools has made looking after my PC's as easy as it can possibly be. My cousin had a works laptop that took ages to do the simplest of tasks. It was a mess. To avoid the tedious standard fix of wiping and reinstalling, which takes a day without a backup I left JV16 running over night. The laptop was like new the next morning without having to dump any important programs.
The "team" at JV16 must be a particular type of geek and supernerd as they seem to live and breathe developing this program, and it has always kept pace with developments.
I don't know what goes on under the bonnet of the registry, and I don't want to know, but my trust in these guys has never been let down.
The program itself gets better and better with each iteration. I bought a lifetime licence a long time ago, and I have never looked back.
There are lots of big names products out there all competing for your cash. Some are good and some not so good. Few are consistently good. JV16 is and has never faltered over all the years it has been around.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Macecraft jv16 PowerTools is the Best Optimization Software I've Used

I've been using Macecraft jv16 PowerTools since it first came out in beta, and purchased the Platinum version in 2009. Not only does the software do exactly what they say it does, I have lifetime updates. This is the only software I've used in my long career as a PC technician that hasn't changed the lifetime updates to something else (usually a subscription that expires in a couple of years).

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

JV 16 PowerTools has been my go to…Hard to Beat

JV 16 PowerTools has been my go to program for keeping my computer running smoothly and fast for app. 10 years. I have a copy of the beta running on my laptop and if it works like it looks like it will it will be even better. Thanks JV216 PowerTools.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Macecraft is a gem in the software arena

I have been using the Macecraft software, specifically jv16 tools and its immediate predecessor for about 10 years and have always found it to be incredibly useful and on top of the issues. It so impressed me that when I replaced my desktop, I bought a new platinum (forever) license and have bought a couple in support of their efforts. The couple of times issues appeared, contacted them via app link and Sorina, Jean or someone almost immediately contacted me via email to resolve the issue. The support is spectacular and the product is singularly effective in keeping my computer clean.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent software. Easy to use and really effective at speeding up an old PC. Thoroughly recommended.

April 4, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Macecraft jv16 User Since 2006

Have used Macecraft jv16 since 2006 to keep my self-built custom PC optimized. It does an excellent job in cleaning old, useless debris from the Windows registry and especially compacting the registry for faster loading and utilitization by Windows. Software enables customized criteria and numerous options/levels for cleaning/optimization from a beginner to an advanced user. Technical support from Macecraft is excellent, top notch, speedy.

April 4, 2019
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