System Cleanup Series: Advanced System Care
Hello! My name is Kevin. Welcome to my System Cleanup series. Each part of this series has or will have an accompanying YouTube video.
Today, we will focus on using Advanced SystemCare to perform a System Cleanup. Related posts are linked here, including the apps I use during what I strongly consider a proper System Cleanup. So please check those out!
This blog post is part of my System Cleanup series. I aim to be as transparent as possible about my process during the work I'll do on your computer, either remotely or in my home office, as I cannot cover everything during the initial 15-minute Zoom or phone call.
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My go-to System Cleanup program is IOBit’s Advanced SystemCare. It does have a FREE version that will do a pretty good job. I like the extra features but don’t like the ads or upselling, so I pay for them. Given my frequent computer use, $27US feels like a worthwhile investment, and the license covers three computers. It's often on sale for that price.
Download Advanced SystemCare directly from their website.
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It will do everything seen here, including erasing junk files, tidy up the registry, and much more.
Please UNCHECK the "Registry" option after the scan is complete. This does NOT need to be touched. See my warning below.
Advanced SystemCare is fairly straightforward. When opening it each time, you can immediately click the “Scan” button. It will scan for a variety of potential issues on your computer, including junk files, internet connection improvements, disk (hard drive) improvements, check that your antivirus is updated and working, scan for spyware threats, check to see if Windows itself is up to date, and check that programs are up to date.
I will note the “Registry” feature. The registry DOES NOT need to be touched. It is effectively the brain of Windows. If something goes horribly wrong, Windows may not continue to work properly. This feature is offered just because they can, and it gives you the impression you're doing something to help your computer.
There is NEVER a good reason to make changes to the Registry for the minimal improvement that may result. It's just not worth it. Any tech who says otherwise should not be trusted.
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Updating drivers using Advanced SystemCare persuades you to purchase Driver Booster. This is a tool I would also recommend as part of your System Cleanup.
Once it’s done scanning, click the “Fix” button in Advanced SystemCare, and it’ll take care of things. You will be bothered to close open programs first, though.
Aside from that, you’re done.
Table of Contents
- How To Change Sleep and Hibernation Settings in Windows 11
- System Cleanup Series: Antivirus
- System Cleanup Series: CCleaner
- System Cleanup Series: Advanced System Care
- System Cleanup Series: How To Use PatchMyPC to Keep Your Programs Up to Date
- System Cleanup Series: Startup Items in Windows 11
- System Cleanup Series: Windows Update in Windows 11
- System Cleanup Series: A Guide On How To Use Driver Booster
- System Cleanup Series: Removing Malware and Spyware
- System Cleanup Series: Uninstall (Remove) Apps and Programs in Windows 10
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