Toolbox Individual Tools Maximize Performance

Maximize Performance tools

To access:

From the Individual Tools pane, click Maximize Performance.

What they do:

The Maximize Performance tools maximize the speed of your computer and improve overall performance.

Why use them:

Various inefficiencies can bring your computer's processing to a crawl, including fragmented hard drives, splintered system memory, a scattered and bloated registry, and unneeded programs starting with Windows.

Use the Maximize Performance tools to resolve these performance-draining issues and boost the speed and performance of your PC.

Note for 64-bit operating systems: Refer to System Requirements to view System Mechanic's limitations in a 64-bit environment.

Tools:

Memory Mechanic

Maximize Free Memory. Defragment the RAM to improve overall speed and stability.

CRUDD Remover

Remove Software Redundancies. Detect and remove the redundant programs that can impact PC performance and stability.

Startup Optimizer

Optimize Windows Startup. Improve performance by safely turning off unnecessary and unwanted startup programs.

NetBooster (Windows XP only)

Optimize Internet Settings. Increase Internet speed by optimizing connection settings.

Designated Drivers

Find and Install Updated Drivers. Improve overall performance and stability by safely updating to the latest drivers for your computer.

Registry Compactor

Defragment and Compact Registry. Defragment and compact the registry to boost registry access speed and free up RAM.

Program Accelerator

Re-align Programs on the Hard Drive. Realign program files to improve program speed and stability.

DriveAccelerator

Defragment Hard Drives. Defragment drives to increase PC speed and drive reliability.
Configure Boot-Time Defragmentation. Designate frequently used files that you want to be automatically defragmented at startup.
Configure Right-Click Defragmentation. Set up the ability to quickly defragment files on demand.

SSD Accelerator

Maximize Solid-State Drive Speed. Improve the overall data storage speed and efficiency of SSDs with special optimization technology.

Related tasks:

The PC Accelerator PowerTool combines the essential speed-boosting tools into one wizard.