TuneUp Utilities - 2011 User Manual

TuneUp UtilitiesUser Manual

The Tuning StatusThe Tuning Status uses a graph and associated notifications to show you how extensively you are alreadyusing the options of TuneUp Ut

Creating your Own Logon Screen1. Please note that this feature is not available on Windows XP.Under Logon screens, click Create new.A wizard appears w

"System Elements" CategoryIntroductionIn this category you can swap typical Windows icons for new ones.Here's how it works:1. Start the

When you click on either link, a dialog appears where you can choose whether you want to reset all ele-ments to the Windows default or whether you onl

Managing Icon PackagesIntroductionIt is of course a very laborious task to change every Windows icon individually. TuneUp Styler thereforeallows you t

"File System" CategoryIntroductionWindows assigns a default icon to every drive, every folder, every Start menu folder and every entry in Fa

"Icon Display" CategoryIntroductionHere you can change the appearance of icons on the desktop.Here's how it works:1. Start the TuneUp S

"Repair" CategoryIntroductionIt can be fun to change the Windows icons and to make a few personal settings here and there. However, itis pos

"Visual Style" CategoryIntroductionThis is where you can personalize the visual style. This defines the appearance of windows and Windows bu

Adding Visual Styles From a File1. In the top left under Visual Styles click Add.2. Select Load visual styles from a file...An Explorer window opens a

Modifying Windows SettingsIn the following chapters, you will find out how to modify your Windows system settings with the TuneUpSystem Control module

What is Used to Calculate the Tuning Status?TuneUp Utilities performs an analysis to see which optimizations it can perform on your system. This poten

How to Modify Windows SettingsStart the TuneUp System Control module by going to the Customize Windows category in the Start Centerand clicking on the

"Wizards" CategoryHere you will find the Copy settings wizard.It copies your settings to other user accounts and to the Win-dows logon scree

"Display" CategoryHere you specify exactly which of the Windows visual effects you wish to use, configure how file types arehandled and spec

File TypesMenu OperationsIn the Drives and folders section you configure their context menus.The Show "command prompt here" opens the comman

Folder OptionsViewHere you can determine how folder windows and the elements they contain are to be displayed.Windows XP:In the Window section you spe

"Usage" CategoryHere you can enter a range of mouse and keyboard options, adapt the items of the Start menu and thespeed at which submenus o

KeyboardUnder Flashing cursor you can set how the cursor flashes at the point at which data is to be input (e.g. in aword processing program).Tip: Loo

Start MenuGeneralUnder Opening submenus you specify whether the submenus should open automatically as soon as themouse points to the menu entry in que

Recently UsedUse the Default settings button to restore the Windows default settings.Windows XP:Under Recently used files you can set whether recently

Minimized WindowsSometimes, after the windows of a program have been minimized, only the title bar remains which is thenautomatically positioned at th

3. Status & RecommendationsThe Status & recommendations category shows the current status for the three key functional areas thatTuneUp Utilit

"Communication" CategoryIn this category, you can configure the behavior of Windows in the network, personalize Internet Explorerand Outlook

FavoritesHere you can show and hide favorites folders and their contents andthereby hide unwanted folders. Pleasenote that the contents of the favorit

UsageThis is where you can make changes regarding the usage of Mozilla Firefox.Under Address bar you can specify that addresses will be automatically

UsageThis is where you can make changes regarding the usage of Opera.Under Autocomplete for web addresses you can specify that addresses will be autom

Windows MailWindows Vista:You can change the font here which is displayed in the application title bar. You can also decide whetherthe application sho

Internet ExplorerThis is where you determine your privacy security settings.Under Integrated SmartScreen filters you can enable the SmartScreen filter

"Management" CategoryThis category of TuneUp System Control gives you control over many internal system settings. For example,you can adapt

DrivesGeneralWindows XP:Here you make certain settings concerning your hard drives. For example you can enable UDMA66 support,which can speed up acces

AdvancedClicking on the corresponding buttons here, takes you to the TuneUp StartUp Manager and TuneUp Proc-ess Manager modules, which you can use to

SystemGeneralUnder Windows registration, you can change the name and company of the user who registered the cur-rent Windows version. Here you can als

"Fix Problems" AreaThe status in the Fix problems area shows whether everything is working fine on yourcomputer or whether critical problems

User Account ControlWindows Vista and Windows 7:The User Account Control feature ensures that no unauthorized changes are made to the computer. It doe

"Wizards" CategoryIn this category you will find the Copy settings wizard. It copies your settings to other user accounts and tothe Windows

8. Overview of All FunctionsOn the far right of the Start Center, you will see the Overview of all functions menu. Opening this menugives you a list o

Securely delete dataGives you three options for deleting your files or folders so that they cannot be restored, even by pro-fessionals.(See also How t

WindowsTurn on Turbo ModeAllows you to temporarily turn off unnecessary background programs or maintenance processes to giveyour computer a performanc

TuneUp SettingsGeneral SettingsAllows you to customize TuneUp Utilities to suit your needs, apply maintenance settings, and configure LiveOptimization

Editing the RegistryIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can edit the registry using the TuneUp Registry Editormodule.Please note that

Editing a keyIn the context menu of a key, select the different editing functions. You can delete keys, rename them, andcopy them to the clipboard. Yo

Undoing ChangesThe following chapters explain how to use the TuneUp Rescue Center module to undo changes that youmade with TuneUp Utilities.You can al

Undoing ChangesIn the right column, TuneUp Rescue Center shows you a list of all saved backups arranged by module ordate and specifies for each entry

1-Click Maintenance and Automatic MaintenanceAll modifications to your system will be monitored by TuneUp Rescue Center and can be undone ifnecessary.

Rescue Center ProtectionEvery TuneUp Utilities module is protected by TuneUp Rescue Center as standard. You can disable this sup-port for individual m

Checking for UpdatesIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Update Wizard module to keepyour TuneUp Utilities up to da

If updates existYou receive a list of the available updates with a short description of the new or modified functions.Click Next to install the update

Displaying the TuneUp Optimization ReportIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Optimization Report to keep aconstant

9. Rating Function for ProgramsYou can turn on the useful Rating function for programs in the TuneUp Program Deactivator, TuneUpStartUp Manager and Tu

How to Turn On the Rating FunctionStart either the TuneUp Program Deactivator, TuneUp StartUp Manager or TuneUp Uninstall Managermodules. The Rating f

10. The TuneUp Utilities GadgetAnother function of TuneUp Utilities is the gadget. This is not supported by Windows XP and is thereforeonly available

How to Display the TuneUp Utilities GadgetYou can display the TuneUp Utilities Gadget on your desktop at any time.In Windows Vista, proceed as follows

11. TuneUp Utilities in taskbar notification areaThe notification area is the area on the right-hand side of the Windows taskbar. This displays, for e

12. Index1-Click Maintenance 14, 16Accelerate Program Startups 25Animations 112Animations and Effects 112Archiving Files 73Audible Signals 46Automatic

1-Click Maintenance ... cleans your registryOver time, the central Windows registry becomes filled with hundreds of superfluous entries. These incl

Maintenance Center 130Maintenance Tasks 14, 17Management 126Managing running programs 82-83Manually Running Maintenance Tasks 26Memory Management 127M

TuneUp Shortcut Cleaner 53-54TuneUp Shredder 62, 74, 76TuneUp StartUp Manager 34-36TuneUp StartUp Optimizer 55-56TuneUp Styler 90-92TuneUp System Cont

How to Make Maintenance SettingsIn the Start Center, click on the Change maintenance settings link in the Maintain system area of the Status& reco

Maintenance TasksBecause TuneUp Utilities preferably wants to provide comprehensive maintenance for your computer, allmaintenance tasks are activated

Increasing PerformanceIn the following chapters, you will find out why it is important to do so and how you can use Increase per-formance to increase

How to Increase the Performance of Your ComputerYou can find out if you have any recommendations by going to the Status & recommendations category

Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Office, Outlook, Windows Logo, MSN, Windows Messenger and Internet Explorer are products,reg

How is your computer usually connected to the Internet?Select the type of connection from the list so that your network, Internet and browser settings

Changing a ProfileYou can change your profile settings at any time later by going to the Start Center and selecting Change pro-file under Increase per

Fixing Problems - DetailsIn the following section you will find out how to use the Fix problems – Details feature and why it is impor-tant to do so to

Configuring Live OptimizationIn the following chapters, you will find out how and why you can increase the performance of your com-puter by turning on

How to Configure Live OptimizationStart the TuneUp Live Optimization module by going to the Start Center and clicking on the Configure LiveOptimizatio

In addition to those programs that you are currently using (green), many others are also running in the back-ground that are really not that important

4. Optimizing the SystemYour computer does not always work quite how you would like it to. Often it seems to take an eternity tocall up individual pro

Disabling ProgramsIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Program Deactivator module todisable programs that place a l

Possible Statuses of ProgramsIn TuneUp Program Deactivator, there are five different statuses for programs:l Enabled: The program is fully functional.

How to Disable ProgramsLaunch the TuneUp Program Deactivator module by going to the Optimize System category in the StartCenter and selecting Disable

Table of Contents1. Welcome to TuneUp Utilities 5New Features in this Version 6System Requirements 7Help & Support 72. The Start Center 8The Tunin

Load Points - What Are They and How Are They Calculated?The TuneUp Programs-on-Demand Technology™ calculates the load on your system based on an inter

Displaying and Uninstalling ProgramsIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use TuneUp Uninstall Manager to display the pro-grams ins

How to Uninstall Programs1. Launch the TuneUp Uninstall Manager module by going to the Optimize System category in theStart Center and selecting Unins

The uninstall routine that is now called varies from program to program. None of these programsmerely deletes the files from the hard disk - they also

Disabling Startup ProgramsIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp StartUp Manager module tospeed up the startup and wo

How to Configure Your System StartupStart the TuneUp StartUp Manager module by going to the Start Center in the Optimize system categoryand selecting

Adding a startup programTo have the system automatically run additional programs on system startup, simply add them to the list.1. On the toolbar sele

RatingThe Usefulness column provides you with information on how useful you and/or other users of TuneUp Util-ities found the program. If you have not

Configuring Turbo ModeIn the following chapters, you will find out when it can be useful to do so and what exactly happens whenyou turn on the TuneUp

How to Switch on Turbo ModeTuneUp Utilities provides you with several options for switching on Turbo Mode and giving your Windowsan immediate performa

7. Customizing Windows 90Changing Windows Appearance 91Modifying Windows Settings 1098. Overview of All Functions 132Editing the Registry 136Undoing C

More about your settings optionsStep 1: Postpone automatic maintenance tasks until laterMaintenance measures that start automatically in the backgroun

Step 4: Configure computer resources for optimal performanceYour computer's resources are in demand. A clever sharing solution for the resources

How long should Turbo Mode stay switched on?The Turbo Mode can either be switched off automatically when the computer is shut down, or stay on untilyo

Cleaning the RegistryIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Registry Cleaner module to cleanthe registry and why it i

How to Clean the Registry1. Start the TuneUp Registry Cleaner module by going to the Optimize system category in the StartCenter and selecting Clean r

Fix Problems ImmediatelySelect Fix problems immediately and click Next to fix all detected problems immediately. Your reg-istry is now free from all u

What is Checked?The following table shows you what areas of the registry TuneUp Registry Cleaner checks during the fullscan. You can select from these

It should be clear therefore that deleted files can leave behind a lot of "ghosts" in the registry. TuneUp Reg-istry Cleaner finds all of th

Additional Functions in TuneUp Registry Cleaner Main MenuDisplaying Details and Excluding Problems from the CleanupIf you click through the various ar

Check AgainSometimes, the Check Again button appears and the wizard recommends that you check your system again.This always happens if new entries in

1. Welcome to TuneUp UtilitiesCongratulations on choosing TuneUp Utilities! You have just acquired a comprehensive collection of over30 different tool

Defragmenting the RegistryIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Registry Defrag module to reducethe size of the regi

How to Defragment the Registry1. Start the TuneUp Registry Defrag module by going to the Optimize system category in the StartCenter and selecting Def

TuneUp Registry Defrag cannot rewrite the registry when it is running, but only immediately afterWindows has started up. Now choose whether you would

Removing Broken ShortcutsIn the following chapters, you will find out why it is important to do so and how you can use the TuneUpShortcut Cleaner modu

How to Remove Broken Shortcuts1. Start the TuneUp Shortcut Cleaner module by going to the Optimize system category in the StartCenter and selecting Re

Accelerating System Startup and ShutdownIn the following chapters, you will find out how to accelerate the startup and shutdown of your computer innex

How to Accelerate System Startup and ShutdownLaunch the TuneUp StartUp Optimizer tool by going to the Optimize system category in the Start Centerand

DetailsClick on a recommendation or on the Details link to see detailed descriptions of the individual rec-ommendations. Alternatively, switch to the

Defragmenting the Hard DiskIn the following chapters, you will find out why it is important to do so and how you can use the TuneUpDrive Defrag module

How to Defragment Your Hard Disk1. Launch the TuneUp Drive Defrag module by going to the Optimize system category in the StartCenter and selecting Def

New Features in this VersionWith TuneUp Utilities you can make sure your PC, notebook or netbook is in the best of health – all withoutany expensive u

If you have selected the Wait for result and then decide option, you will see a dialog where you canselect how each hard disk should be defragmented.

Tip: NTFS Compared with FATHard disks can either use the NTFS file system, as set in current Windows versions as preference, or the oldFAT system as s

5. Gaining Disk SpaceIn the same way as your home can get cluttered, your computer can also get clogged up with unnecessaryballast, which uses up valu

Cleaning the Hard DiskIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can free up valuable space on your hard disks underClean hard disk and why

How to Gain Disk SpaceSelect the Gain disk space category from the Start Center.Under Clean hard disk, select the drive on which you wish to gain disk

Disabling or Removing Windows FunctionsClick Windows functions to view the status of the individual functions.For every function you receive a descrip

What Types of File are Suggested for Deletion?TuneUp Utilities searches for the following types of file which can normally be deleted from your hard d

Finding and Deleting Large Amounts of DataIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp DiskSpace Explorer module toobtain

How to Run an Analysis1. Launch the TuneUp DiskSpace Explorer module by going to the Gain disk space category in theStart Center and selecting Find a

Analysis ResultsFolder structureAfter the analysis, the TuneUp DiskSpace Explorer main window opens. This is divided into two categories.In the left-

System Requirementsl Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista or Windows 7 (all 32-bit or 64-bit versions)l Min. 300 MHz processorl 256 MB

OverviewThe default view Overview is an ideal first step when cleaning up your drives. The most important infor-mation from all of the other views is

File typesOverview and file typesBy default, a practical overview of your file types opens, showing you at a glance which ones take up themost disk sp

However, please note that the Windows Recycle Bin can only hold a limited amount of data. If the storagelimit of the Recycle Bin is exceeded or if Win

How to Archive FilesArchiving Files with TuneUp Disk Space ExplorerIf, when browsing through your computer, you find some files that you don't ac

Securely Deleting DataIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Shredder module to permanentlydelete files, folders and

What would you like to delete?Files1. Select Files.This option lets you search for files on your computer to select them for deletion.2. Click Add to

Recycle Bin1. Select Recycle Bin.This option shows you the Recycle Bin, so that you can empty it. You receive information on thenumber of files it con

6. Fixing ProblemsUnfortunately, things sometimes don't go quite as you expected when you are working with a computer.With Fix problems, TuneUp U

How to Fix Common Problems1. Start the TuneUp Repair Wizard module by going to the Fix problems category in the Start Centerand selecting Fix common p

Checking the Hard Disk for ErrorsIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can analyze your drives using the TuneUp Disk Doctormodule and w

2. The Start CenterThe TuneUp Utilities Start Center has been completely redesigned and is now even more user-friendly, pro-viding central access to a

How to Check your Hard Disk1. Start up the TuneUp Disk Doctor module by going to the Fix problems category in the Start Centerand selecting the Check

Normal vs. Thorough AnalysisNormal analysisNormal analysis takes approx. 1-2 minutes and is generally sufficient.Normal analysis is carried out in sev

Managing Running ProcessesIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Process Manager module to mon-itor and manage runnin

How to Manage Running ProcessesStart the TuneUp Process Manager module by going to the Fix problems category in the Start Center andselecting the Disp

Open FilesIn the Open Files tab, you will have an overview of the files and folders that are currently open. The table willshow you what the file type

Restoring Deleted FilesIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Undelete module to restore acci-dentally deleted files.

How to Search for Deleted Files1. Start up the TuneUp Undelete module by going to the Fix problems category in the Start Center andselecting the Resto

Why should I search for 0 byte files?0 byte files consist solely of the file name. It is impossible to restore the content of such files. If, forexamp

Showing System InformationIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp System Information module todisplay system informati

MemoryHere you see current memory usage and also how much memory is being used by each of the applicationsthat are currently loaded.PerformanceShown h

Overview of All FunctionsTo the right of the categories, you will see the Overview of all functions. This lists all the functions that areavailable in

7. Customizing WindowsUsing the Customize Windows category, you can specifically configure how your Windows should lookand function, thereby personali

Changing Windows AppearanceIn the following chapters, you will find out how to change the appearance of Windows with the TuneUpStyler module.Please no

How to Change Windows Appearance1. Start the TuneUp Styler module by going to the Customize Windows category in the Start Center andclicking on the Pe

"Boot Screen" CategoryPlease note that this function is not available in Windows 7, as Windows 7 does not use a boot screen.IntroductionWhen

Adding Boot Screens from a File1. In the top left, click Add under Boot screens.2. Select Load boot screen from a file.An Explorer window opens and yo

Restoring the DefaultIf you no longer like your new boot screen, you can restore the default Windows screen at any time.1. Click on the Restore Defaul

Tips for Attractive Boot screens (Windows XP only)For technical reasons, all boot screens in Windows XP may only have 16 colors, of which some are pre

"Startup Logo" CategoryPlease note that this function is only available on Windows Vista because neither Windows XP nor Windows7 use the sta

Creating your Own Startup Logo1. Under Startup logos click Create new.An Explorer window opens and you select an image on your computer or an external

"Logon Screen" CategoryIntroductionIf you share your computer with other users, or if you use a password to protect your account, you will b