Comments on: Wise Disk Cleaner Review

By: Grandpappy

Grandpappy — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:13:17 +0000

My first computer was an Oric 1, followed by an Atari 16/32 (still up in my loft,with it’s little monitor), I avoided the BBC/Commodore,etc until I progressed? on to Bill Gates and accepted his ‘queens shilling’ and yes,I’m English-we do things properly here,we even stand to attention and salute before we fart – (very inconvenient during a football match)- great fun,don’t you know!!!
However,back to reality. I’m looking forward to picking up some good advice & tips from DavesComputerTips – stay safe

Grandpappy

By: Jim Hillier

Jim Hillier — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:02:21 +0000

In reply to Grandpappy.

Hey Grandpappy,

Glad to hear you like WDC, definitely a very good freeware. I think just about everyone has used CCleaner but yes, WDC is far more effective.

Cheers… Jim

By: Mindblower

Mindblower — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:41:08 +0000

I typically support a company when their product is reliable and used on a regular basics. Purchased their Wise Care 365, lifetime (cheaper than a yearly fee) version. Not sure what extra bells and whistles are included, just that am extremely satisfied with my purchase, Mindblower!

By: Grandpappy

Grandpappy — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:41:34 +0000

Hi Jim,
Just found this page & the software-pleased I did!
Wise cleaner is fast,efficient and retains my settings – plus it’s free.
I used CCleaner for years until bugs hit it,so I tried Glary U. too fussy & I’m not sure if I felt comfortable with it,so here I am and if your site passes on tips as well, then I think I’m on to a winner.
Cheers

By: dik bozo

dik bozo — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 16:15:45 +0000

I have used Wise Disk Cleaner since v8 or so, IIRC. I was a big proponent and promoter of CCleaner until, (again IIRC) AVG bought them. Too many things changed for the worse. I tried this and loved it. The update utility routine doesn’t pull up another web page and will offer to update itself (this includes the portable version as well). The update process itself retains your settings and stats and is one of the least difficult I have ever seen. I can detect no issues with this software. It works just as you indicate in your article, comprehensive and quick.

By: Jim Hillier

Jim Hillier — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 02:22:32 +0000

In reply to mike. Hey Mike, If you are satisfied with Glary Utilities, I would say to stick with it. Glary software has survived the test of time and enjoys a good rep. Out of interest, and following your comment and another above, I downloaded Glary Utilities portable free version and compared just the disk cleaner component against Wise Disk Cleaner. On a fairly pristine OS, Glary's disk cleaner identified 60.17 MB of junk files to clean. Wise Disk Cleaner identified 311.24 MB of junk files. Both at default settings.

By: Jim Hillier

Jim Hillier — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 21:55:14 +0000

In reply to clas. You are most welcome Clas.

By: Jim Hillier

Jim Hillier — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 21:53:53 +0000

In reply to Adam.

Hey Adam,

I use PrivaZer myself and have never experienced any issues personally. Have read of issues through help forums and the like though. Plus, we writers have to be ultra cautious about software we recommend. Even when the issues are likely self inflicted.

I would definitely recommend PrivaZer for more advanced users but stick to something like Wise Disk Cleaner as a general recommendation.

By: mike

mike — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 21:10:48 +0000

Our 500 member computer club had been recommending CCleaner but for many of the reasons expressed above we stopped recommending it to our members. After time testing several, we decided the Glary Utilities best met the needs of our members. It has been a good decision, but we are always on the alert for a better source.

By: clas

clas — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 17:50:49 +0000

hi dave…thanks for another informative blog. i also have been a user of cc for a couple decades and dont like to change just for change sake. i got the portable wise cleaner….did a scan with cc and noted results…did a scan with wise and did likewise. big difference. then did the advanced like you said and same. then did the slim deal and was amazed. i also noted the difference in size of C: drive before and after…almost a couple gigs and i like to think i keep a clean system….so once again you have come thru with an easy, no-cost change to keep us running smooth and fast on this old win7pro box…thanks again…Clas

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 17:31:58 +0000

Hi Jim

Call me paranoid but I use CCleaner, Wise Cleaner and Privazer (Donor’s version) – however Privazer is the only one I use on a very regular basis. The ease of use and Privazer is the reason I have been prepared to actually reach into my pocket for. Rightly or wrongly I figure each of them probably gets something the others don’t. My main use for the cleaners is to get rid of the cookies that online news organisations try to limit your number of views to.

Was interested to know what “issues” you felt were possible from Privazer as I have yet to experience any and have used it for some time now.

Cheers
Adam

By: Jim Hillier

Jim Hillier — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 11:34:16 +0000

In reply to Howard.

Hey Howard,

I agree. It’s the main reason I am not a fan of the fremium model – i.e. where both a free and shareware version are available. Seems to me that the free version is too often used merely as a vehicle for cajoling users into purchasing the shareware version.

By: Jim Hillier

Jim Hillier — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 11:24:49 +0000

In reply to Nick. Hey Nick, I am not a huge fan of combination suites myself, such as Glary Utilities, nor am I a fan of the fremium model. I did test Glary's stand-alone disk cleaner some years back and, at that time, it did not come up to par with other free disk cleaners. Of course, that may have changed now.

By: Jim Hillier

Jim Hillier — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 11:09:55 +0000

In reply to Stephen Osterday. Hey Stephen, As far as I am aware, there is no free version of JV16 PowerTools and, at $30 US for a one-year license, it certainly is not cheap. So, no I haven't tried it. Personally, I wouldn't spend that sort of money when there are so many very good free alternatives available.

By: Howard

Howard — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 08:56:35 +0000

I like Wise Disk Cleaner a LOT. It’s super fast and efficient and I am sick of the storm of demands for money for subscriptions etc. from vendors. Many of them deserve rewards, support but they don’t appear to have taken into consideration how many platforms are making new demands on us. In the past I have been a addict for addons but I’m going to be selective in the future. My heart is really with the little guy/gal as opposed to individuals that have hired organizations to maximize their profits. This rant was brought on by Dave’s mention of CCleaner’s flood of requests for money.

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 06:41:51 +0000

Any one have comments, good or bad, on using Glary? Ive used it for yeas, but would like to hear the opinion of others. Thanx.

By: Stephen Osterday

Stephen Osterday — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 03:01:12 +0000

Jim, Have you ever tried the JV16 Tools? I have used their program for many years. In the past it had many tools that I found very useful. They just came out with a whole new complete rewrite, but alas it does not have all the tools it used to. I think it does what it does do very well and suspect it will grow again. They’ve been rewriting it for a number of years and have kept the users well informed along the way.
If you decide to try it I’d be interested in hearing what you think of it.

By: Daniel Phillips

Daniel Phillips — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:16:56 +0000

Use Wise Cleaner years ago, may give the portable version a try.