User's Manual

Introduction
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module, simply click the red X at the top right corner of the window to close the
module and return to the Start Center.
Increase performance
No one should have to use a Windows system that keeps getting slower and
slower over time. TuneUp Utilities 2008 includes several modules to help
prevent your system from slowing down. TuneUp Drive Defrag determines the
degree of fragmentation of your hard disks and reorganizes your files in an
intelligent manner. TuneUp Registry Defrag shrinks your bloated registry so
that it takes up significantly less space. TuneUp StartUp Manager prevents
unwanted programs from starting automatically. TuneUp System Optimizer
uses various methods to improve general system performance and, most of all,
your Internet speed. For systems running Windows 2000 or XP, you can also use
TuneUp Memory Optimizer. This module lets you free up blocked system
memory immediately, without restarting your computer.
Free up disk space
Even the biggest hard disks fill up someday. TuneUp Utilities 2008 helps you
preserve disk space by searching for many types of unnecessary files that can be
deleted with the user's approval. The Start Center of TuneUp Utilities 2008 now
shows you how much space can be saved, even before you have started a
program module.
Maintain Windows
Windows is a dynamic system that requires regular attention from its users.
Because of this, regular system maintenance should be a priority. TuneUp 1-
Click Maintenance can initiate maintenance of your entire system automatically
at predefined times or with a single click of your mouse. This lets you keep your
system in top shape at all times. If you would like to perform detailed registry
maintenance, you can use TuneUp Registry Cleaner at any time.
Solve problems
If Windows is no longer working properly, the three modules in this category
can often be helpful. TuneUp Disk Doctor examines your system disks for
defects or errors in their file systems. These problems can be fixed quickly. With
TuneUp Repair Wizard, you can solve a number of general computer or
display problems. If you have accidentally deleted important files, you can use