2011

32 Program functions at a glance
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Show services
Optimize these services manually or automatically for clearly increased speed
while the system starts.
You can also adjust your computer's services:
Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Increase performance ->
Configure services". All active and inactive services are listed. Select a service
and the manufacturer and a short description of the service will be displayed.
Step 2: Click on "Optimize automatically". All entries
are customized for the standard user.
Note: Deactivation of a service cannot "damage" the PC, it may simply limit
functionality. Firewalls, virus scanners, etc. should always remain active to
guarantee your PC is protected.
If you notice limitations after adjusting the services, you can undo the changes.
To do so, click on "Restore", select the desired file and click on "Open". (In the
folder, which will open automatically, the latest version is saved. Using the date
appearing in the file name, you can find the file which was created as the latest
backup.)
Start mode indicates how the service is started or if it is inactive:
• As needed: The service is only started when it is needed. This setting should
be selected instead of "Inactive" in case another service or program needs the
service at short notice.
• Always: The service is started automatically at startup, even if it is not needed.
If it is started unnecessarily, then it will consume RAM without providing any
benefits.
• Inactive: The service is inactive and will not be started even when it is
required. In some cases, this can lead to problems. If certain services are
really never required, then this setting is sensible.
• Green is displayed if the mode complies with the default and if MAGIX
recommends it.
• Red appears when the mode deviates from the default and MAGIX
recommends a different one.
Status indicates whether the service is currently active or inactive: