User`s guide

15. Tune Up
15.1. How do I improve my system performance?
The system performance depends not only on the hardware configuration, such as
the CPU load, memory usage and hard disk space. It is also directly connected to
your software configuration and to your data management.
These are the main actions you can take with Bitdefender to improve your system's
speed and performance:
● “Defragment your hard disk” (p. 63)
● “Clean-up your PC” (p. 63)
● “Clean Windows Registry” (p. 64)
● “Scan your system periodically” (p. 64)
15.1.1. Defragment your hard disk
It is recommended to defragment the hard disk in order to access files faster and
improve overall system performance. The Disk Defragmenter helps you reduce file
fragmentation and improves the performance of your system.
To start the Disk Defragmenter, follow these steps:
1. Open the Bitdefender window.
2. On the Tune-Up panel, click Optimize and select Disk Defragmenter from
the drop-down menu.
3. Follow the wizard steps.
For more information about the Disk Defragmenter module, please refer to
“Defragmenting hard disk volumes” (p. 162).
15.1.2. Clean-up your PC
The PC Clean-Up improves the system performance by removing those files which
are no longer useful, such as: temporary Internet files, cookies and the system
temporary files.
To start the PC Clean-Up, follow these steps:
1. Open the Bitdefender window.
2. On the Tune-Up panel, click Optimize and select PC Clean-Up from the
drop-down menu.
3. Follow the wizard steps.
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