| Metric | Old HDD Laptop | Mid-range Desktop | Gaming PC | |--------|----------------|-------------------|------------| | Boot time (before) | 2m 11s | 24s | 14s | | Boot time (after) | 1m 32s (-39s) | 21s (-3s) | 13s (-1s) | | Free disk space reclaimed | 8.3 GB | 2.1 GB | 0.9 GB | | Background processes | 83 → 61 | 97 → 84 | 122 → 109 | | Registry issues fixed | 412 | 189 | 67 |
– Scans for resource-heavy processes (high RAM/CPU/disk usage) and categorizes them as “Essential,” “Optional,” or “Bloatware.” It suggests disabling pre-installed manufacturer utilities (e.g., Dell SupportAssist remnants, HP JumpStart) that run invisibly. Avast Cleanup Premium 21.4 Build 11223
One of the most innovative features in is "Sleep Mode." Unlike traditional uninstallation, Sleep Mode identifies resource-hungry background applications (bloatware, pre-installed manufacturer utilities, rarely used bank security plugins) and puts them to sleep. They remain installed but consume zero CPU or RAM until manually woken. In version 21.4 Build 11223, Avast improved the detection algorithm to ignore critical system processes, preventing accidental crashes. | Metric | Old HDD Laptop | Mid-range
Focuses on external threats like malware, phishing, and ransomware. In version 21