Example:

You can set ActiveCare to automatically defragment your PC's drive. When the level of fragmentation becomes high, ActiveCare will defragment the drive while your computer is on but not in use.

If you return to your computer during processing, you can cancel the defragmentation so that there is no interference in resources while you work.

Automatically optimize startup configuration

Various programs and services load when Windows starts.

Eliminating startup items that are unneeded or potentially dangerous boosts overall PC speed and reclaims valuable memory.

Automatically optimize Internet configuration (Windows XP only)

Net Booster optimizes various settings to suit your type of Internet connection.

Adapting these settings boosts Web download rates and improves overall Internet speed and stability.

Automatically optimize system drive

Over time, hard drives begin to suffer from fragmentation, misalignment, and other types of performance loss.

Optimizing hard drives re-aligns and defragments files on traditional system drives while restoring efficiency to all solid-state drives, resulting in improved program speed and overall system responsiveness.

Automatically recover unused memory

When available memory is too low, overall PC performance declines.

Defragmenting reclaims valuable memory and improves PC efficiency, stability, and speed.

Automatically defragment and compact registry

The Windows registry holds critical settings that are continually accessed by software, hardware, and the operating system. Defragmenting reorganizes the registry, which improves registry access speed and efficiency.

Automatically repair core data conflicts

Windows depends on a central communication system that allows software and hardware to exchange critical information.

Repairing corruption within this system can help resolve hardware conflicts, false alarms, and other symptoms of PC unreliability.

Automatically repair registry problems

Over time, the Windows registry can become corrupt, leading to degraded performance and system crashes.

Removing obsolete and invalid entries improves overall PC efficiency and stability.

Automatically repair broken shortcuts

Broken shortcuts occur when the target files have been moved or deleted.

Repairing these shortcuts speeds processing and eliminates unexpected errors.

Automatically repair broken Internet connection

Rogue programs or destructive software can damage your Internet connection. Repairing the connection restores Internet access.

Automatically repair hard drive errors

A damaged hard drive can prevent files from being accessed or saved and can cause system crashes.

Repairing hard drive errors protects your data and improves overall PC stability.

Automatically repair security vulnerabilities

Malicious programs exploit known security flaws in operating systems and Web browsers.

Repairing security flaws protects your PC and your data.

Automatically back up registry every 14 days

The Windows registry is vital to your computer’s ability to run correctly. Backups allow you to restore the registry if it ever becomes damaged.

It is recommended that you back up the registry every 14 days.

For users who also have System Shield installed:

Automatically scan for viruses and spyware on a regular schedule

Regular scanning detects and removes, viruses, spyware, and other malicious files that can damage your computer, waste system resources, and lead to data loss.

Automatically clean up excessive system clutter

With regular usage, temporary files and other unneeded debris accumulate.

It is recommended that excessive amounts of system clutter be deleted to reclaim disk space and speed overall processing.

Automatically download and install updated Tune-up Definitions

Keeping Tune-up Definitions up-to-date ensures that the optimization and speed-up tools in System Mechanic can protect you from the latest threats to PC speed and performance.