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SYSTEM TOOL
Wintoys 2.0.81.0
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What you need: Windows 10 or 11
Wintoys is one of our favourite tools for optimising, customising and removing junk from Windows, but it’s been a while since its last big update. So we’re pleased to report that the new version of the app (it’s available from the Microsoft Store rather than as a traditional program) has been worth the wait and is packed with useful new features.
A new ‘welcome experience’ introduces you to Wintoys, explaining the benefits of the app and encouraging you to create a system restore point in case of problems. This is complemented by a new Restoration option in Wintoys’ Settings, which instantly reverts any changes you’ve made.
The Home screen has been updated to provide at-a-glance information about different elements of your system when you hover your cursor over the relevant cards. For example, the Storage card shows you how much free space is available on each drive and partition, while the Windows card tells you the current version of your operating system.