xpy 1.2.5

Tweaking Windows has always been a challenging job for many users out there, but the real problem is that in case sometimes goes wrong, the operating system could slow down or start returning all kinds of errors.

Xpy is a software solution designed to help you change Windows settings and make it more secure while remaining completely on the safe side, without risking damaging the operating system at all.

The application has been developed as a wizard, so you just have to check the features you want and hit the next button until the program says you’re done.

You’re thus prompted to choose from Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Windows Messenger and Windows Desktop Search features, but you can also play a little bit with the Windows services, usability or other general options.

Plus, you have the power to disable some unnecessary components, such as Internet Explorer shortcuts, Recycle Bin shortcuts, the Prefetch directory, the Update cache or even the Microsoft bookmarks.

While the number of general settings and services you can control is quite impressive, the main drawback we’ve found in the test was the fact that xpy comes with no documentation or help file at all.

In plain English, in case you’re a beginner and you really don’t have a clue which feature is which, the only way to get some info is to search the web. Otherwise, xpy won’t help you at all, not even with a balloon tip to let you know what you’re doing.

But truth is that xpy remains a very handy tool when trying to tweak the operating system, and the fact that it comes with a freeware license makes it a fine piece of jewelry.