Stumped by Windows configuration? If you've ever tried to adjust how Windows behaves, you already know the problem. You can configure just about anything but the settings seem to be hidden in hundreds of different places. And even if you do find them you need a degree in rocket science to understand them. Ashampoo PowerUp XP Platinum 2 takes the hassle out of tuning up your Windows XP computer. Previously sold for US$39.99, this handy utility suite is free to NetGuide readers, thanks to Ashampoo With PowerUp, one click is all it takes to optimise your computer for office work, gaming, media editing or maximum resources (memory etc). Now you can switch your setup in seconds depending on what you are doing. You don't have to do your own tuning but if you want to PowerUp puts all the relevant Windows settings at your fingertips. And it explains in detail what every single one does at the click of the mouse. Note that PowerUp XP Platinum 2 was designed for Windows XP, 2000 or 2003 and may not be compatible with Vista.
Installation and registration
1. Download the ashampoo_powerup_xp_platinum_2.exe file above.
2. Once downloaded, double-click on that file to install Ashampoo PowerUp.
3. When you run PowerUp the first time you will see a dialog inviting you to click to get a "Free Full Version Key". Click this and your Web browser will go straight to Ashampoo’s registration site. Here, enter a valid email address in the form provided. A registration key will then be sent to that email address. (If you don't receive the email please check your junk email folder, as these emails are sometimes picked up by spam filters).
4. Switch back to PowerUp, click the Enter Key button and enter the registration key from the email and click OK.
Click above to download Ashampoo PowerUp XP Platinum 2
Special Offer
NetGuide readers can upgrade to Ashampoo PowerUp 3 and receive a big discount off the regular price. This latest version offers several new features, including full Vista compatibility, system diagnostics and more. From inside PowerUp XP Platinum 2, select the Internet menu, then Upgrade and then “Ashampoo PowerUp3 Upgrade” to take advantage of this offer.
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