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The Menu BarIn the menu bar, you have access to the central settings dialog of TuneUp Utilities and to information about theprogram and individual mod

Open FilesIn the Open Files tab, you have an overview of the files and folders open at this time. The table will show youwhat the file type is, where

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. Launch the TuneUp Undelete module by going to the Fix problems category in the Start Center andselecting the Restore

Examples for the use of wildcardsl A search using photo* will find all files whose name starts with photo, and of all file types i.e.photo_01.jpg, pho

You can also exit the dialog at any time by pressing Cancel.Was the recovery successful?As soon as restoration has finished, you can try to open the f

Showing System InformationIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp System Information module to dis-play system informa

DisplayAll important information, including the supported display modes and the abilities of your monitor and graphicscard, can be found here.MemoryHe

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

Personalizing Options and BehaviorsIn the following chapters, you will find out how to modify your Windows system settings with the TuneUp Sys-tem Con

How to Personalize Options and BehaviorsStart the TuneUp System Control module by going to the Customize Windows category in the Start Center andclick

Changing TuneUp Utilities SettingsThe following chapters explain how you can adapt important settings and TuneUp Utilities modules to suit yourneeds.I

Administration CategoryHere you can set many internal system settings for Windows. For example, you can adapt the startup processand user logon, confi

Display CategoryHere you specify exactly which of the Windows visual effects you wish to use, configure how file types are han-dled and specify how fo

File TypesMenu OperationsUnder Drives and folders, you can configure their context menus.The Show "Open Command Prompt Here" entry opens the

Folder OptionsViewHere you can determine how folder windows and the elements they contain are to be displayed.Windows XP:Under Window, you specify whe

AdvancedWindows XP:Here you can set what elements are to be displayed on the Desktop and under My Computer. You can easilyhide entire drives and speci

Usage CategoryHere you can enter a range of mouse and keyboard options, adapt the items of the Start menu and the speed atwhich submenus open, and det

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:Lo

Start MenuGeneralUnder Menu speed, you specify whether the submenus should open automatically as soon as the mouse pointsto the menu entry in question

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 then auto-matically positioned at

How to Configure your TuneUp UtilitiesThere is a menu bar at the top right of the Start Center. Clicking on Settings opens the central TuneUp Utilitie

Communication CategoryIn this category, you can configure the behavior of Windows in the network, personalize Internet Explorer andOutlook Express and

ViewIn the Title bar section, enter the text you would like to be displayed in the Internet Explorer title bar.FavoritesHere you can show and hide fav

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

OperaTitle BarHere you can configure the settings for displaying the Opera title and logo.Under Window title, enter in the Title field the text you wa

SearchHere you can set which search engine Opera should use in general and for speed dial and how the speed dialshould be displayed.Under Default sear

PrivacyGeneralHere you can configure settings for your privacy and security when working with your computer.Under Automatic Windows Updates you can sp

AdvancedHere you can make additional privacy settings.Under Page file you can click Go to "Memory management" to specify that the Windows pa

Administration CategoryThis category of TuneUp System Control gives you control over many internal system settings. For example, youcan adapt the star

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 ProcessManager modules, which you can use to co

Password protectionHere you can specify whether password protection should be enabled for TuneUp Utilities to protect yourTuneUp Utilities from being

SystemGeneralUnder Windows registration, you can change the name and company of the user who registered the currentWindows version. Here you can also

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

Category WizardsIn this category you will find the Copy settings wizard.It copies your settings to other user accounts and to theWindows logon screen

Personalizing the Appearance of WindowsThe following chapters explain how you can personalize the appearance of Windows with the TuneUp Stylermodule.P

How to Change the Appearance of Windows1. Start the TuneUp Styler module by going to the Customize Windows category in the Start Center andclicking on

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

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

Startup Logo CategoryPlease note that this function is only available on Windows Vista because neither Windows XP nor Windows 7use the startup logo.In

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

How to Configure TuneUp Utilities ModulesIn this area of the central settings dialog, you can change the settings for the various modules of TuneUp Ut

Logon Screen CategoryIntroductionIf you share your computer with other users, or if you use a password to protect your account, you will be famil-iar

Creating your Own Logon Screen1. Please note that this feature is not available in 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 TuneUp Styl

When you click on either link, a dialog appears where you can choose whether you want to reset all elements tothe Windows default or whether you only

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

File System CategoryIntroductionWindows assigns a default icon to every drive, every folder, every Start menu folder and every entry in Favorites.This

Appearance of icons CategoryIntroductionHere you can change the appearance of icons on the desktop.Here's how it works:1. Start the TuneUp Styler

Repair CategoryIntroductionIt can be fun to change the Windows icons and to make a few personal settings here and there. However, it ispossible that t

Visual Style CategoryIntroductionHere you can change what is known as the visual style. This defines the appearance of windows and Windowsbuttons.Here

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

Program DeactivatorHere you can make various settings for TuneUp Program Deactivator™.Specify whether programs that have been re-enabled by starting t

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

Check for errorsChecks the surface of your hard disk and your file system structure for errors and fixes them to prevent data loss.(See also How to Ch

EditAllows you to search quickly and easily for keys and values in the registry and make changes (for experiencedusers only).(See also How to Edit You

Optimizing System Startup and ShutdownChecks your computer for recommendations for accelerating system startup and shutdown, e.g. disabling unnec-essa

Editing the RegistryIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can edit the registry using the TuneUp Registry Editor mod-ule.Please note th

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

Check for UpdatesIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Update Wizard module to keep yourTuneUp Utilities up to date

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

Showing the TuneUp Optimization ReportIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Optimization Report to keep a con-stant

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

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

2. Click on the number of stars that you wish to award the program. So, if you wish to give three stars, clickon the third star.3. Your rating is auto

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

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 31, 33Accelerate Program Startups 56Administration 127Animations 111Animations and Effects 111Archiving Files 89Audible S

Load points 46Logon Screen 140Maintenance 31Maintenance Center 131Maintenance Tasks 31, 34Managing running programs 98-99Memory Management 128Memory U

TuneUp 1-Click Maintenance 31TuneUp Browser Cleaner 6, 76TuneUp Disk Cleaner 6, 76, 78-79TuneUp Disk Doctor 95-96TuneUp Disk Space Explorer 77, 83-85,

How to Put the Computer into Turbo ModeOn the bottom left, in the TuneUp Utilities Start Center, you will see the Turbo Mode switch. Once you clickthi

How to Switch to Turbo ModeAt the bottom left of the TuneUp Utilities Start Center, in the PC opti-mization mode area, there is a Turbo Mode switch. C

How to Configure Your Own TuneUp Turbo ModeStart the wizard for configuring the TuneUp Turbo Mode by clicking on Settings in the menu bar of the Start

Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Office, Outlook, Windows Logo, MSN, Windows Messenger and Internet Explorer are p

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 optimum performanceYour computer's resources are in demand. A clever sharing solution for the resources

Economy ModeIn the following chapters, you will find out what exactly happens when you switch to TuneUp Economy Modeand when it can be useful to do so

An alternative way of switching to Economy Mode is the Economy Mode switch in the TuneUp UtilitiesGadget.How to Find Out if Economy Mode is OnIf Econo

How to Configure Your Own TuneUp Economy ModeOpen the window for configuring TuneUp Economy Mode by going to the TuneUp Utilities Start Center andclic

More about Your Settings OptionsGeneral SettingsHere you can specify whether configuration functions should also be offered that reduce the performanc

ServicesThe operating system performs many more tasks than most users are aware of. Many programs and services runpermanently in the background, altho

The Optimization StatusThe Optimization Status uses a graph and associated notifications to show you how extensively you are alreadyusing the options

Live OptimizationFor this section to be considered as optimized, the two Live Optimization options should be enabled. These twooptions have the same w

3. Status & RecommendationsThe Status & recommendations category displays the current status for the three most important functionareas provid

Table of Contents1. Welcome to TuneUp Utilities 2013! 5New features in TuneUp Utilities 2013 6System Requirements 7Help & Support 72. The Start Ce

If there are recommendations, you can view these by clicking Show details or the link to the recommendations.Each recommendation has a detailed descri

1-Click Maintenance and Automatic MaintenanceIn the following chapters, you will find out how 1-Click Maintenance or Automatic Maintenance can help yo

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

How to Change Maintenance SettingsIn the Start Center, click on the small wrench icon under the Start 1-Click-Maintenance button on the right-hand sid

Maintenance TasksBecause TuneUp Utilities preferably wants to provide comprehensive maintenance for your computer, all main-tenance tasks are activate

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 ComputerIn the Start Center under the Status & recommendations category, you can see whether you have any

Increasing Performance - ProfileThe first time you use TuneUp Utilities, you are prompted to complete a profile, so that it can provide you withtailor

Fixing Problems - DetailsIn the following chapter, you will find out how to use the Fix problems – Details feature to fix problems thataffect the heal

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

Checking the Hard Disk for Errors 95Displaying and Closing Running Processes 98Restoring Deleted Files 101Showing System Information 1057. Customizing

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

Changing SettingsYou can change some of the settings of the TuneUp Rescue Center. In the TuneUp Rescue Center click on theUndo Changes button.Alternat

4. Optimizing Your ComputerYour computer does not always work quite how you would like it to. Often it seems to take an eternity to call upindividual

Disabling ProgramsIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Program Deactivator™ module to dis-able programs that place

DetailsIn the Details area, you can see the name of the selected program, its current status and the load on the systemfrom that program. You can use

Cannot be disabledThis is a program that Program Deactivator has classified as relevant for the security or proper operation ofyour system and the dis

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

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

How to Configure Your System StartupLaunch the TuneUp StartUp Manager module by going to the Optimize computer category in the Start Centerand selecti

Enabling Automatic Program StartupThis starts the program automatically in the background when you next start the system. Afterwards, you can dis-able

1. Welcome to TuneUp Utilities 2013!Congratulations on choosing TuneUp Utilities! You have just acquired a comprehensive collection of over 30 dif-fer

DescriptionIf you select a startup program in the list, the database will supply a description of the program to make the deci-sion easier for you.In

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

How to Uninstall Programs1. Launch the TuneUp Uninstall Manager module by going to the Optimize Computer category of the StartCenter and selecting Uni

3. Click Uninstall to remove a program.To remove a program correctly from your computer, highlight the entry and click Uninstall in the toolbar.You ca

Configuring Live OptimizationIn the following chapters, you will find out how and why you can increase the performance of your computerby turning on T

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

Speed up the startup of my programsThis optimization method intervenes if you start up a program manually when the computer is already underheavy load

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

How to Clean the Registry1. Launch the TuneUp Registry Cleaner module by going to the Optimize Computer category in the StartCenter and selecting Clea

Fix Problems ImmediatelySelect Fix problems immediately and click Next to fix all detected problems immediately. Your registry isnow free from all unn

New features in TuneUp Utilities 2013With TuneUp Utilities, you can make sure your PC, notebook or netbook is in the best of health - all without anye

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

Area DescriptionFontsWindows stores entries in this area of the registry for all fonts installed on your computer. Sincethese entries are often not de

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. Thisalways happens if new entries in

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

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

TuneUp Registry Defrag cannot rewrite the registry when it is running, but only immediately after Win-dows has started up. Now choose whether you woul

Remove Broken ShortcutsIn the following chapters, you will find out why it is important to do so and how you can clean up your systemwith the TuneUp S

How to Remove Broken Shortcuts1. Start the TuneUp Shortcut Cleaner module by going to the Clean Up Computer category in the StartCenter and selecting

Optimizing System Startup and ShutdownIn the following chapters, you will find out how to optimize the startup and shutdown of your computer in nextto

System RequirementsTo be able to install and run TuneUp Utilities, your computer must meet the following requirements. Theserequirements aren't h

How to Optimize System Startup and ShutdownLaunch the TuneUp StartUp Optimizer tool by going to the Optimize computer 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 computer category in the StartCenter and selecting D

Automatically thoroughYou optimize your hard disk performance down to the last detail, even if this lasts a bit longer - regardlessof the analysis res

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

5. Cleaning Up Your ComputerIn the same way as your home can get cluttered, your computer can also get clogged up with unnecessary bal-last, which use

Use the TuneUp DiskSpace Explorer module to find large files and folders on your system. You can thenarchive this data or delete it fully if you are

Cleaning Up Windows and ProgramsIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can free up valuable space on your hard disks with TuneUpDisk Cle

How to Clean Up Windows and ProgramsStart theTuneUp Disk Cleaner module by going to the Clean Up Computer category in the Start Center and click-ing C

2. The Start CenterThe new TuneUp Utilities Start Center is the central access point for all functions and optimization options.The five categoriesThe

Type DescriptionReports andlogs from pro-gramsMany programs write log files that can be used to analyze their behavior. This can be helpful,for exampl

Which Files are Suggested for Deletion?TuneUp Utilities searches for the following types of file which can normally be deleted from your hard disk wit

Which Windows Functions can be Disabled?Under Clean Up Computer in the Gain disk space and delete usage data area, click Disable Windows functionsto s

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

How to Run an Analysis1. Launch the TuneUp DiskSpace Explorer module by going to the Clean Up Computer category in theStart Center and selecting Find

Analysis ResultsFolder StructureAfter the analysis, the TuneUp DiskSpace Explorer main window opens. This is divided into two areas. In theleft-hand

OverviewThe default view Overview is an ideal first step when cleaning up your drives. The most important informationfrom all of the other views is co

File TypesOverview and file typesBy default, a practical overview of your file types opens, showing you at a glance which ones take up the mostdisk sp

Deletion methodThe Deletion method section lets you decide which method TuneUp DiskSpace Explorer should use as thedefault when deleting files and fo

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

Overview of All FunctionsTo the right of the categories, you will see the Overview of all functions. This lists all the functions that are avail-able

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 the number offiles it con

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

How to Fix Common Problems1. Launch the TuneUp Repair Wizard module by going to the Fix problems category in the Start Center andselecting the Fix com

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

How to Check your Hard Disk1. Launch the TuneUp Disk Doctor module by going to the Fix problems category in the Start Center andselecting the Check ha

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

Displaying and Closing Running ProcessesIn the following chapters, you will find out how you can use the TuneUp Process Manager module to monitorand m

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