Ace Utilities Changelog

What's new in Ace Utilities 6.7.0.303 Beta

Jun 20, 2022
  • Fixed DiskAnalysis to show OneDrive
  • Improved cookie cleaning of Chrome, Edge and Opera browsers
  • Improved cache cleaning of Opera
  • Updated ignore-lists
  • Added option to clean browser metrics files for Chrome and EdgeChromium
  • StartupManager can now enable/disable Windows 10/11 Apps

New in Ace Utilities 6.6.0.299 Beta (May 17, 2021)

  • Added cleaning for Microsoft Edge (Chromium) Browser 's Cache, History, Cookies
  • Added cleaning of Firefox crash reports
  • Added LocalStorage Cookie cleaning for Chrome, Edge, Opera
  • Improved 'Cache' cleaning for Chrome
  • Improved 'Session' cleaning for Chrome
  • Improved 'Cache' cleaning for Opera
  • Added Plugins :Slack, Stardock WindowBlinds, Amazon Music
  • Modified Plugins : Avast AntiVirus, Google Earth, CyberLink AudioDirector
  • Fixed an issue with display of Firefox cookies in Cookie Manager
  • Fixed an issue in deleting / enabling a disabled item in AutoStart Manager > Explorer
  • Minor UI fixes for HiDPI screens

New in Ace Utilities 6.5.0 Build 297 Beta (Sep 19, 2019)

  • Added new junk file extension cleaning
  • Updated Microsoft Edge Cache and Cookie cleaning
  • Added option to clear Microsoft Edge Favicons.
  • Updated ignore-lists
  • Updated plugins (Avast! Antivirus, Foxit Reader, Media Player Classic, Skype Metro, Xilisoft Video Converter, ZoneAlarm )
  • New plugins (Amazon Kindle, Skype for Desktop)
  • Fixed column sizes save issue in Startup manager

New in Ace Utilities 6.4.1 Build 296 Beta (Apr 1, 2019)

  • ! Fixed crash while using Misc cleaning in latest Win10 version.

New in Ace Utilities 6.4.0 Build 295 (Nov 6, 2018)

  • Fixed some issues with licence registration
  • Now cleans Firefox 64-bit version
  • Updated ignore-lists
  • Cleans Waterfox

New in Ace Utilities 6.3.0 Build 291 (Sep 21, 2016)

  • Replaced a third party license/registration component with our own, resulting in a leaner setup. Some users might have to re-enter the registration code.
  • The startup Manager is now in sync with Task Manager's Startup tab.
  • Wipe Recycle Bin tool wipes only current user's Bin by default. Added option to wipe every users' Recycle Bin.
  • Shortcut cleaner now shows scanning info in the center of page. Also fixed a bug : when user scanned a second time, no items were found.
  • Startup Manager now scans 87 new locations for startup items
  • A new column in AutoStart Manager to show whether the file is digitally signed.
  • Autostart Manager now shows all scheduled tasks. Added option to show all tasks.
  • Added Filter box for Autostart Manager.
  • Added Filter box for Erase History > Plugins.
  • Registry Cleaner tool deletes invalid 'StartupApproved' items
  • 'Check for new version' now provides an url to manually check if new version is available in case your firewall blocks update checking.
  • Minor GUI improvements
  • If a user chooses not to enable Explorer shell integration during setup, shellext DLL is not registered.
  • Improved Chrome history and Cache cleaning
  • Will delete compressed files when wiping RecycleBin even if the program fails to wipe it.
  • Fixed an issue with 'Openwithlist' scanning in Registry Cleaner tool.
  • Updated ignore-lists
  • Fixed an issue with firefox cookie cleaning.
  • Improved Edge Cookie cleaning.

New in Ace Utilities 6.2.1 Build 290 (Sep 19, 2016)

  • Fixed an issue with plug-ins in Erase History

New in Ace Utilities 6.2.0 Build 289 (Jul 11, 2016)

  • Added an option in the 'Disk Analysis' tool to speedup loading of the 'Top 100 files' (View > Options).
  • Improved font layout in all the tools and dialog boxes on HiDPI.
  • Improved font layout when font size is increased in Windows 10 using 'Advanced Display Settings > Change only text size'.
  • Avoids unnecessary reboots while cleaning using the 'Erase your History' tool.
  • Improved the cleaning of Windows logs.
  • Removed the animation of 'Remove Junk Files' tool.
  • Fixed a bug in the 'Clean System Registry' tool related to 'ignore-lists'.
  • Moved some items that were displayed in the wrong group to the correct group in the 'Clean System Registry' tool.
  • Fixed a toolbar display issue with checkboxes and radio buttons on HiDPI.
  • Works better with windows HighContrast themes. Switches to system theme if Windows is in Highcontrast mode.
  • Removed a '.dll' file used for rendering themes. This makes Ace Utilities a bit more light-weight.

New in Ace Utilities 6.2.0 Build 288 RC 1 (Jul 7, 2016)

  • Improved cleaning of Microsoft Edge (Cache, Passwords)
  • Improved cleaning of Chrome, Opera (Cookies, Cache)
  • Improved cleaning of Firefox (Cookies)
  • Removed the animation of Junk Cleaner tool.
  • Fixed a bug in Registry Cleaner tool related to ignore-lists.
  • Added an option in Disk Analysis to speedup loading of Top 100 files (view > options).
  • Moved some items that were displayed in the wrong group to the correct group in Clean System Registry
  • Fixed a toolbar display issue with checkboxes and radio buttons on HiDPI
  • Improved font layout in all tools and dialog boxes on HiDPI
  • Improved font layout when font size is increased by Windows 10 > Advanced Display Settings > Change only text size
  • Works better with windows High-contrast themes. Switches to system theme if Windows is in High-contrast mode.
  • Avoids unnecessary reboots while cleaning history
  • Improved Windows logs cleaning
  • Added 13 new plugins (like Office 2016, Java, Real Times, Malware-bytes Anti-Malware, etc)
  • Updated 11 plugins
  • Added an option to change the system restore point creation method.
  • Added an option to change the color theme of child windows
  • Removed a dll used for rendering themes to make the program a bit more lightweight.
  • Updated ignore lists
  • Minor GUI improvements

New in Ace Utilities 6.2.0 Build 286 Beta (Jul 4, 2016)

  • Added an option in the 'Disk Analysis' tool to speedup loading of the 'Top 100 files' (View > Options).
  • Improved font layout in all the tools and dialog boxes on HiDPI.
  • Improved font layout when font size is increased in Windows 10 using 'Advanced Display Settings > Change only text size'
  • Improved cleaning of Microsoft Edge history (Cache, Passwords).
  • Improved cleaning of Chrome and Opera history (Cookies, Cache).
  • Improved cleaning of Firefox history (Cookies).
  • Avoids unnecessary reboots while cleaning using the 'Erase your History' tool.
  • Improved the cleaning of Windows logs.
  • Added 13 new plugins (Office 2016, Java, Real Times, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, etc)
  • Updated 11 plugins.
  • Removed the animation of 'Remove Junk Files' tool.
  • Fixed a bug in the 'Clean System Registry' tool related to 'ignore-lists'.
  • Moved some items that were displayed in the wrong group to the correct group in the 'Clean System Registry' tool.
  • Fixed a toolbar display issue with checkboxes and radio buttons on HiDPI.

New in Ace Utilities 6.1.0 Build 284 Beta (Nov 17, 2015)

  • Improved the 'Clean System Registry' tool. It now finds more invalids in the 'Thorough' mode.
  • GUI changes to account for HiDPI displays.
  • Fixed an issue while refreshing the 'Uninstall Manager' tool.
  • Minor GUI changes throughout; changed some animations.
  • Added 'scanning progress' to the 'Auto Start Manager' tool. Added a 'Stop' button to stop/cancel the scan.
  • Fixed a bug in the 'Fix Invalid Shortcuts' tool related to multiple user accounts.
  • Added progress of shortcuts scanned in the 'Fix Invalid Shortcuts' tool.
  • 'Maintenance wizard' now has an automatic start setting (Options > Automate)
  • Fixed a bug in the 'Find Duplicate Files' tool 'Search Options' pane.

New in Ace Utilities 6.0.0 Build 282 (Aug 26, 2015)

  • Added Microsoft Edge browser support. Clears Cache, Cookies, Recently Typed URLs, Saved Form Information (while cleaning Internet Explorer).
  • 'Clean System Registry' modified to be compatible with Windows 10.
  • Option to disable wipe skipping files on SSDs. Wipe files will not delete files on SSDs. Previously it deleted the files without wiping if on SSD.
  • Improved Firefox Local Storage cleaning, Session cleaning and password cleaning.
  • Improved Chrome Session cleaning and cache cleaning.
  • Improved Opera Cookie cleaning and Session cleaning.
  • Added and updated several plug-ins.
  • Fixed issues in Auto Start Manager related to checking invalid entries in Windows 10.
  • Fixed Auto Start Manager UI freeze on Windows 10 when selecting 'All'.
  • Fixed startup speed in Disk Analysis tool on some systems without a physical floppy drive, but that is still enabled in the BIOS.
  • Removed some themes previously provided for Ace Utilities UI.
  • Modified the Ace Utilities installer.
  • Modified the 'Registry Compactor' tool for Windows 10.
  • Added options in the installer to enable/disable some entries for Ace Utilities in the Windows Explorer context menu.
  • Added context menu option to open the folder of an item in 'Clean System Registry' tool.
  • 'Registry Backup' (RegBak) is now compatible with Windows 10. Added option to backup the 'DRIVERS' hive.
  • Added 'Cancel' button in the 'Disk Analysis' scan progress window.
  • Fixed a crash in the 'Remove Junk Files' tool when the user stops scanning and closes the window.
  • The 'Remove Junk Files' tool will now show files only at the end of the scan. This results in a slight gain in speed and less chance for a user interface-freeze.
  • Added 'Mark one from each group' context menu for the 'Find duplicate folders' scan if the 'Include subfolders' option is also selected (on user request).
  • Added some High DPI themes for systems with font size set to more than 150 dpi.
  • Added a new progress bar style.

New in Ace Utilities 6.0.0 Build 282 Beta (Aug 25, 2015)

  • Added 'Cancel' button in the 'Disk Analysis' scan progress window.
  • Fixed a crash in the 'Remove Junk Files' tool when the user stops scanning and closes the window.
  • The 'Remove Junk Files' tool will now show files only at the end of the scan. This results in a slight gain in speed and less chance for a user interface-freeze.
  • Added 'Mark one from each group' context menu for the 'Find duplicate folders' scan if the 'Include subfolders' option is also selected (on user request).
  • Added some High DPI themes for systems with font size set to more than 150 dpi.
  • Added a new progress bar style.

New in Ace Utilities 6.0.0 Build 277 Beta (Aug 14, 2015)

  • Changes in v6.0 Beta
  • Added Microsoft Edge browser support. Clears Cache Cookies, Recently Typed URLs, Saved Form Information (while cleaning Internet Explorer).
  • 'Clean System Registry' modified to be compatible with Windows 10.
  • Option to disable wipe skipping files on SSDs. Wipe files will not delete files on SSDs. Previously it deleted the files without wiping if on SSD.
  • Improved Firefox Local Storage cleaning, Session cleaning and password cleaning.
  • Improved Chrome Session cleaning and cache cleaning.
  • Improved Opera Cookie cleaning and Session cleaning.
  • Added and updated several plug-ins.
  • Fixed issues in Auto Start Manager related to checking invalid entries in Windows 10.
  • Fixed Auto Start Manager UI freeze on Win10 when selecting 'All'.
  • Fixed startup speed in Disk Analysis tool on some systems without a physical floppy drive, but that is still enabled in the BIOS.

New in Ace Utilities 5.9.0 Build 275 Beta (Jan 7, 2015)

  • 'Exit' button in the main interface brought back due to popular request (Ace Utilities > Options > View > Show Exit button).
  • Added progress indicators in the Taskbar for System Restore and Registry Compactor tools.
  • Some items in the 'Remove junk Files' > 'Exclude' folder list can now be disabled.
  • 'Erase Your History' default settings now includes option to clear the Chrome browser history.
  • Fixed an issue in the Cookie Manager where user was not able to delete ALL cookies.
  • Fixed an issue in the Cookie Manager where user was not able to uncheck some cookies like "google.com".
  • Removed au32.exe file.
  • Modified the cleaning process for Firefox to include session backups.
  • Added progress indicator for 'Maintenance Wizard' and 'Erase Your History'.
  • Added option to 'Clean and Reboot' / 'Clean and Shutdown' for the 'Maintenance Wizard'.
  • Updated cleaning for Opera browser v26.

New in Ace Utilities 5.8.0 Build 273 (Dec 5, 2014)

  • Additions:
  • 'Erase Your History' tool now clears WebCache (Cache, History and Cookies) of Internet Explorer version 10 and above.
  • Improved the check for Internet Explorer running in the background before erasing history.
  • Internet browser history cleaning now supports Orbitum, Superbird, BlackHawk and Cyberfox browsers.
  • 'Cookie Manager' now excludes some cookies of popular sites by default if no cookies are excluded by the user.
  • Cookie Cleaning is enabled by default.
  • Secure deletions now does not apply to files if they are in an SSD. Instead a normal delete is done for such files.
  • This applies to 'Wipe Recycle Bin', 'Securely Delete Files' tool and the wiping of files by 'Erase Your History'.
  • 'Wipe Free Space' tool will not wipe the free disk space, but will wipe file slack space and deleted entries from MFT.
  • Modified some plug-ins.
  • Added plug-ins for cleaning 'Adobe Premiere Elements'.
  • When checking for update, Ace Utilities notifies the user about license renewal if his current license has expired.

New in Ace Utilities 5.7.0 Build 270 Beta (Oct 22, 2014)

  • Fixed an error in the display of usernames in 'AutoStart Manager'.
  • Regbak now deletes the backup folder correctly.
  • Changed icon of Registry backup; changed description text of some tools.
  • Added options to reset search options in 'Find Duplicate Files'.
  • Added context menu in Windows Explorer for 'Disk Analysis' tool. Users can now view space usage of any folder or drive from Explorer.
  • Disk Analysis of Mapped Network drives can be done from Explorer context menu. UAC prevents some mapped network drives from being shown when Disk Analysis is launched from Ace Utilities/System TuneUp.

New in Ace Utilities 5.5.0 Build 542 Beta (Sep 16, 2013)

  • 'Import complete/Export complete' messages after importing and saving settings.
  • Added an 'Analyze' feature in the 'Erase Your History' tool. Also, the results of the cleaning are now shown after the erase is complete.
  • Compatible with Opera 15 and above
  • Option to delete the cache and the cookies of Firefox, Opera and Chrome from all user accounts.
  • Improved history cleaning for Chrome, Firefox and Opera.
  • Fixed an issue in the 'Fix Invalid Shortcuts' related to multiple user accounts.
  • Firefox cookie cleaning now include HTML5 localstorage and HTML5 OfflineCache.
  • Cookie Manager now shows Internet Explorer's cookies from all user accounts (if the corresponding option is set).
  • Cookie Manager now shows Internet Explorer's DOMStore (HTML5 localstorage) and UserData.
  • Cookie Manager now shows Flash cookies (LSO) from Internet Explorer and Chrome.
  • Cookie Manager and 'Erase Your History' tool auto-detects installed Browsers.
  • 'Erase Your History' now cleans Internet Explorer's FeedCache, DOMStore and UserData folders.
  • Added more plugins including 'Microsoft Silverlight', DirectX
  • Added auto-detect button for 'Erase Your History' > 'Applications' page.
  • 'Remove Junk Files' now finds files from other user's 'Temp' folders.
  • Cleans Chromium based browsers Chrome Canary, SRWare Iron, CoolNovo, Comodo dragon, RockMelt and Yandex.
  • Cleans Firefox based browsers SeaMonkey, Pale Moon, Waterfox and Comodo Icedrago.
  • Cookie Manager shows Chrome's HTML5 localstorage. Deleting cookies will delete it.
  • History cleaner deletes some sections from Chrome's 'Preferences' file that stores browsing history
  • Added new option to delete Application compatibility history
  • Modified 'Clean your Registry' > 'Sounds' scanning.
  • Modified 'Cookie Manager' and 'Erase Your History' to be compatible with Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8.
  • Added a status bar for 'Erase Your History'.
  • Changed the 'plugin' format. Now a single file is used for all the built-in plugins. User created plugins have to be recreated with pluginmaker. These are now stored in custom.ini.
  • Updated the 'PluginMaker' to allow the changes in the plugin format.
  • Removed the 'Info' panel from 'Auto-start Manager'. Will add in a future release after updating the database.
  • Updated cleaning of the Apple Safari browser.
  • Clean System Registry's 'location' column now shows the subkey too. There is no 'subkey' column now.
  • Added a new tool to delete 'System Restore Points'.
  • Registry Compactor is now built-in to Ace Utilities.
  • Added an option to delete Internet Explorer 'saved passwords' in 'Erase Your History'.
  • Added an option to delete the 'event logs' in 'Erase Your History'.

New in Ace Utilities 5.4.0 Build 538 Final (Jul 25, 2013)

  • Additions:
  • Added an option in Erase Your History > Internet Explorer: 'Delete Crash Recovery Files'.
  • Fixes:
  • Modified Cookie Manager to address the issue of Firefox v22 cookies not being displayed.
  • Modified the 'Clean System Registry' to fix an issue where removing some entries of the MS Office 2013 was causing issues for certain users.