PC Check & Tuning 2010

Better performance & greater stability

Today's computer users demand the best performance possible, whether for surfing, computer games, video editing, or even simple word processing. Speed and reliability are a must.

Fewer errors & problems

MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2010 checks your computer for weaknesses, locates the causes of system-related problems, corrects errors automatically, and increases your machine's performance. 

NEW! PC Check Live

• Monitors system performance non-stop
• Warns in case of problems or instability

NEW! Automatic tuning

• Analyzes weaknesses at high speed
• Finds and solves problems in one step

MORE! A faster system

• Starts Windows, applications, and games faster
• Accelerates programs & increase PC performance
• DSL tuning for faster Internet surfing

MORE! Disk space

• Finds and displays memory-intensive data on your computer
• Removes superfluous and temporary files upon request
• Cleans hard drives

MORE! Performance

• Finds and deactivates performance traps
• Switches off unnecessary Windows services

The problem scanner
Just as a virus scanner protects against virus attacks, so MAGIX PC Check Live protects your PC against reduction in PC performance. PC Check Live monitors non-stop while you work and gives you a feeling of security. You will be informed if problems exist or if a program update is available.

Always up to date
In addition to program improvements, updates include current adjustments (for example, for new operating systems) or the latest solutions for system-dependent errors.

More customization
Via the "Settings" menu you can configure your PC check list individually and help decide what will be checked in the course of continuous tests.

The "PC Check" section is the central area of the program for analyzing your PC and solving the identified problems in one step.

Examine PC
The function "Check PC" checks your PC for possible problems and errors. The results are displayed after several seconds in a report, and suitable solutions are also suggested. Individual test results are visualized as traffic lights.

Fix all problems
Below the red light will be shown where maintenance or optimizations have to be conducted. The button "Solve all problems" bundles several activities and carries them out in a single step.

Check area
Under "Settings" you have the option of easily determining which optimizations will be included in automatic tuning.

Now using your PC and laptop will be fun all over again! After all optimizations with PC Check & Tuning 2010 have been conducted, your system will be noticeably faster: Windows, programs and games will load more quickly. Application performance will be accelerated and your system's overall performance will be improved. The intelligent "Improve performance" function you can ensure efficient PC utilization and create more stability. The result: you can work faster and experience fewer crashes.

• Configure services
  Switch off unnecessary services!

Services are activated when the computer is started up and wait in the background until they are needed. However, many are not required by the operating system. Optimize these services manually or automatically for clearly increased speed while the system starts.

• Configure system start 
  Decide yourself which programs should be loaded after system start!

During system start, programs which are often not used are automatically preloaded. These harm system performance and slow the PC start. Set which programs should be started as you wish in the system start list and remove those that you rarely use.

• Clean registry
  Free your Windows registry of invalid entries!
  

Superfluous and invalid entries in the Windows registry may reduce PC performance and may even lead to system instability. This function will examine the registry for problems and carry out required repairs.

• Defragment drives
  Organize your hard disk!

Files are usually not written as an uninterrupted block. Constant write and delete operations in time lead to file fragmentation. This function combines fragmented files (defragmentation), which noticeably improves PC performance.

• NEW! Registry defragmentation
  Optimize your Windows registry!

Constant reading and writing processes in the registry database make the registry files larger and larger. This function cleans up the Windows registry and corrects empty sections. This makes the databank smaller and your PC faster.

For DSL & cable connections

These days, Internet use is taken for granted, but what your computer actually hast to do to let you surf the net is extremely complicated. In Windows there is a whole row of parameters, which let you set up the performance of your Internet connection.

"Internet Tuning“ from PC Check & Tuning 2010 analyzes your system and optimizes all relevant Internet settings specifically for Internet Explorer and Firefox with just one click. You need no special skills; simply select automatic optimizations and - done!

Drivers for over 30,000 devices – constantly being updated!

The integrated driver download service saves you the irritating search for drivers on your PC hardware manufacturers' pages. Matching drivers for over 31,200 hardware components are available to you. The currency and compatibility of all your system drivers are checked with one click: if new drivers are available for your computer, they may be easily downloaded and directly installed.

Is your hard disk full again? No more space for new files or programs? MAGIX  PC Check & Tuning 2010 offers a selection of useful tools for freeing up disk space quickly. For example, the "File manager“ shows you which files and folders on the hard drive are occupying the most memory and which may be deleted. This way you not only get additional disk space, but also raise the stability of your system.

• Clean hard disk · Remove junk files!

Many programs create temporary files on the hard drive. Many programs create temporary files on the hard drive. This process normally only takes place to a lesser degree. With one click, you can conveniently remove temporary files and reclaim memory on your PC.

• Data shredder ·  Delete personal files completely!

Deleted files may be partially restored later, even without your wishing so – also by third parties if you, for example, ever sell your PC or laptop. The "Data shredder" completely deletes confidential data from memory cards, hard disks, USB sticks, etc. - unrestorable thanks to the proven MAGIX data deletion technology.

• Delete Internet history ·  Remove Internet traces from your PC!

Visiting websites creates all kinds of hidden traces on your PC, some of which could even be harmful to your privacy. This function enables temporary Internet files, cookies, and the history of Internet pages visited to be removed.

The integrated backup function creates and loads complete file backups. Simply choose between file backup and partition backup and secure your data. Additionally, you can even restore files that were deleted by accident! 

• Burn backup
  Back up your data!

Data loss is a problem which can be caused by various factors. To avoid losing important data, a backup file with individual files or compete folders can be burned

• Create partition backup
  Secure your hard disk!!

Here, not only individual files or folders, but whole partitions on your hard disk are backed up in one fell swoop. Using this function, you can secure the system partition on your hard disk, for example. In case of a hard disk failure, you can restore your system on a new drive.

Effortlessly restore accidentally deleted files or reverse to a certain state via system restore function.

• Undelete
  Restore deleted files!

If you deleted files from your Windows recycling bin (delete files & empty the recycle bin) by accident, you may get these back again.

• System restore
  Stellen Sie Ihr System von einem früheren Zeitpunkt wieder her!

Before you make changes to the Windows system you can set a system restore point, which creates an image of the current system. This enables the previous condition of the system to be restored.

Customize Windows individually

MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2010 offers quick access to hidden Windows settings, which can otherwise be changed only with a lot of effort. Adjust the start menu, background and the task bar according to your wishes with just a few clicks. Change animations, effects and much more.

• Swapfile ·  Optimize your system's virtual RAM!

The swapfile is required if the built-in RAM is not sufficient. The data to be processed is written to the swapfile on the hard drive. If this is not set optimally, then serious reduction in performance may result. This function you can customize the location and size of the swapfile.

• Animation & effects  ·  Optimize the appearance of Windows!

You can change the appearance of Windows in this menu. Adjust animations and effects to improve performance or improve appearance as you wish.

• Start menu & taskbar ·  Only what you need will be shown!

You can configure the appearance of the start menu and the task bar here.

• File assignment
  Assign particular file types to specific programs!

Has this happened to you, that when you opened a file, a standard program, and not your preferred software was started? This function allows any file type to be specified to open with a particular program with a double click. PC Check & Tuning "File assignment“ lets false links become a thing of the past.

• NEW! Netbook tuning
  Optimize the look of Windows on your netbook!

Netbooks sometimes have problems displaying programs and display elements due to their lower resolution. Use this menu to optimize the display for netbook resolution and optimize the design.

The "Information – my PC" menu shows comprehensive information about Windows services and processes as well as used hardware. Information is provided in a detailed manner for analysis of the system and the condition of the hard drive.

The area "Show processes" displays the programs currently active on the PC and the degree of the load on the processor. The button "End process" allows these processes to be deactivated if they are overloading the system.

• Windows information
  Shows you detailed information about your operating system.
  
• Show PC load
  Here you can see the exact load on your CPU and RAM used.
  
• Hard drive state & information
  You can quickly inform yourself about your hard drive(s) using this function.

There are some problems that are so specific, that even a sophisticated program like PC Check & Tuning 2010 can't solve. For those who can't solve an error in spite of all program functions and comprehensive help and would like to let an experienced PC specialist handle error resolution or evaluation of system analysis, there is a custom professional system analysis. The experienced MAGIX team of experts evaluates you system check and offers competent help for your specific problem – until it is solved.

Includes a voucher for a complete professional system analysis!

The 1-click quick maintenance offers you the ability to start a pre-configured maintenance procedure from your desktop with one click. You don't even need to start the main program to do this.

• Save time
  Useful functions such as emptying of the recycling bin and deletion of temporary Internet files and download history are combined to save you time.

• Customized settings
  If you wish, you can put together an individual maintenance set with MAGIX PC Check & Tuning featuring the functions that are most important to you. This was you can fix mistakes, clear disk space and much more in just one step.

NEW:

• Permanent system monitoring
• Optimize Windows services
• DSL/Internet tuning
• Registry defragmentation
• Deactivate performance traps
• Program password
• Check & Tuning history
• Netbook tuning

COMPLETELY REVISED:

• Thorough system analysis
• Fins problems and fix them immediately
• Check & update drivers
• Detailed hardware and system information
• Clean up the Windows registry
• Integrated quick help database
• Analyze and reclaim memory
• Set animations & effects
• Configure the Start menu and taskbar
• Configure system start
• Defragment drives
• Delete temporary files and Internet history
• Permanently delete files
• Create and load partition or file backups
• System restore
• Undelete

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