jv16 PowerTools Reviews 

252
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

See what reviewers are saying

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started using JV16 Power Tools on day one. That's way over 10 years ago. I found out about it through an excellent, no BS, email tech newsletter called "The Langalist Plus!" which said this about... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am using a computer since the Tandy TRS 80 was launched ! Now with Windows 10 version 20H2 I have discovered jv16 PoerTools and, thanks to it, been able to clean thorougly the registry and suppress... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was getting "RPC Server is too Busy to Complete this Operation Error" out of the blue after recently setting up a new Windows 11 PC. No setup repair, cmd prompt commands, or even driver rollback wor... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using jv16 PowerTools for more than 10 years, having used also its predecessor, RegCleaner. I have a lifetime license for jv16 PowerTools and feel like this was a wise investment. The progra... See more

Company details

  1. Software Company
  2. Computer Software Store
  3. Software Vendor

Written by the company

Great Software Company is the developer of jv16 PowerTools, a Windows utility suite.


Contact info

You should know

4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

252 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

No recent history of asking for reviews

This company hasn't invited customers recently, so reviews may not be representative

Replied to 100% of negative reviews

Typically takes over 1 month to reply

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.6

All reviews

(252)

5 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb software for a multitude of uses

Superb software. jv16 Power Tools does a number of things well as a result of which I have retained it on my computers. I have been using the software for quite a while after I stumbled upon a recommendation by a software writer for a good registry cleaner, which was my main problem back then. Since then, the developers keep building and adding new features that give it a multifaceted usage. I have changed computers several times over the years, including using laptops, and jv16 Power Tools is on all of them.

May 6, 2021
Unprompted review
Advertisement
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Program

Outstanding Program, Have been using it for years now,
Prompt Assistance if I need it. They are improving the program more and more . Highly recommend this program.

May 6, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No trickery, only proficiency.

I have used JV16Powertools for many years. When working on various problems, sometimes correcting a registry error fixed the whole problem. It is not a total answer for all things, but it has helped me tremendously over all.
Whenever I had a problem with the program or didn't understand some thing I was doing, I would contact them. I didn't think they would respond so quickly, like a day later. I bought a new system from Swann Security six months ago and haven't heard from their support yet.
Last week, one of my students asked about the slowing down of his computer. I suggested the Jv16powertools, so he bought it. There was a delay in the registration.
I contacted the company about it and they responded the next-day and everything was right in the universe.
I am very happy with this program and this company, so I recommend you try the trial version and see for yourself how well it works. Thank you.
Patrick

April 29, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I stopped trying the competition . . .

Like others, I've been a dedicated user of jv16 Power Tools since the early days when it was "RegEdit." I was always trying other similar utilities, but, over the last few years now, at least, I don't bother anymore. The improvements and reliability of the software, made over the years---and especially over the last year-and-a-half---has kept it far ahead of any competition, making it more thorough and easy to use than ever before. There are never any surprises or unpredicted deletions of anything and the reports after cleanings are easy to understand. I've never had to use this feature, but every registry or file cleaning, or un-installation of third-party software can be easily reversed if unwanted results occur. It's really gratifying to un-install a program you no longer need and jv16 has done it even more completely than the Windows 10 uninstall utility. No unwanted fragments left behind in the registry or old icons on your Desktop. Not only is jv16 the best utility I've ever used, I stopped searching for better. jv16 is in a class all its own.

April 21, 2021
Unprompted review
Advertisement
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A convinced estimator of jv16 PcTools

I am using jv16 PCTools since its first appearance with the name Reg cleaner a long time ago.
Since then my reliance in the characteristics of this very fine software was never deceived and its capabilities continuously grew up till the present version, I am sure that will not be the last.
Its best quality: it does what it promises. Simply!
Last, but not least, their technical staff is of outstanding level: well trained, competent and quick to reply to any technical question.

April 21, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SO FAR, SO GOOD

Macecraft seems to be customer oriented. I am very satisfied with this software and their customer service.

April 18, 2021
Unprompted review
Advertisement
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using JV16 for 12 years

I have been using JV16 for 12 years. I have experienced problems with one very well known cleaner being a little over zealous. JV16 does its job reliably and quietly and I like the way that registry keys and filepaths are organised before you make the final decision.

February 26, 2021
Unprompted review
Advertisement
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Most Versatile Software

A most Versatile Software

I was using the old versions from long ago and they kept on becoming better. I would suggest if anyone wants an all around software then this one I would strongly urge considering.

February 26, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Before I started using jv16 PowerTools

Before I started using jv16 PowerTools, my MS Windows machine would become slightly slower every day/week/month. Eventually I'd reinstall Windows, and all the software, and then do all the set up work ... so frustrating. And it didn't matter if I was using Windows XP, 7, or 8, they all got progressively slower. In the past seven years of using jv16 PowerTools I've reinstalled Windows twice: once several years ago in a failed upgraded from Windows 8 to 10 and once a couple of years ago in a successful upgrade. My machine is just as fast now as it was seven years ago.
Also, I'm thrilled they're bringing back the suite of file utilities. Some are invaluable time savers.

February 25, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using JV PowerTools for many…

I have been using Power tools for many years. Since it's RegClean beginning when running WIN 3.1 (a nightmare) I think.

I used to have quite a few different tools for various purposes. Windows got better over time and the needs diminished. Still there are certain situations where a trusted, highly reliable set of tools is needed. That's where JV Power Tools plays a primary role for me. In fact, this is the only tool set that I now trust and use.

The author (what I believe that's what the "JV" in the name stands for) is one of the two all time great great windows internals programmers. The other being Peter Norton, who sold out years ago and left his work in the hands of incompetents that I won't mention.

I sure hope that JV can stay the course. We need him and this truly outstanding product.

February 25, 2021
Unprompted review
Advertisement
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Upgraded to JV2020 from JV16 2014 only…

Upgraded to JV2020 from JV16 2014 only because of strange behaviours with the registry cleaner in Windows 10. Although I admit things are evolving in a positive way with the latest releases, I still prefer and continue to use the old version, except for the reg. cleaner. The user interface was better (clearer), there were more useful tools, evrything was faster. The actual optimizer mixes everything and the overview is misleading. Same for the duplicate fles finder. I'm only an ancient user, but I would have preferred an "actualization" and debugging of the old version. Sorry for this honest evaluation.

February 25, 2021
Unprompted review
jv16 PowerTools logo

Reply from jv16 PowerTools

Thank you for your feedback, Stan, it is really much appreciated!

Regarding the new user interface, we 100% agree with you, and so do many other users. That is why we are releasing a major new update actually next week. It will contain a more traditional user interface. Think of the previous versions, but updated and more powerful.

We hope the new user interface is more in line with what you like. If not, please feel free to let us know via this link https://macecraft.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new and we can forward your feedback to our developers. We are really here to make the product for you, and we want you to like it.

Thank you!

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look