8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 1/58Advanced SystemCare V8 Quick Start GuideWelcomeThank you and congratulations on making the smart decision to optimize your PC with AdvancedSystemCare V8.Advanced SystemCare V8 is a powerful yet easy-to-use and award-winning system optimization tool, thechoice of millions of users. It fixes stubborn errors, cleans out clutter, optimizes Internet speed, ensurespersonal security, and maintains maximum computer performance automatically by its always-on,automated and all-in-one PC Healthcare Service.This guide will help you get familiar with Advanced SystemCare V8 rapidly.System RequirementsOperating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit) Technical PreviewMicrosoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) Professional/EnterpriseMicrosoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/ Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/UltimateMicrosoft Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Business /UltimateMicrosoft Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) with SP2/SP3 or Home/Professional/Media CenterMicrosoft Windows 2008Microsoft Windows 2003Hardware1 GHz processor or faster processor512 MB of RAM200 MB of free hard disk spaceInstallIts always recommended to download the latest version of Advance SystemCare at:http://www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper.phpNew InstallNote: To ensure Advanced SystemCare all functionality can work OK, you should install it underAdministrator or account with administrative rights.1) Double click the setup file to run it if you log in the computer under Administrator. If you do not log inyour computer as Administrator, please right click on the setup file to select Run as administrator torun it.2) You will see a window named Setup - Advanced SystemCare 8. Please click on Next button tocontinue the installation of Advanced SystemCare V8.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 2/583) Read the License Agreement for Advanced SystemCare V8, and then click Accept button to continuethe installation if you agree with the terms.4) You can click Browse to select the destination location for Advanced SystemCare V8. By default, itwill be installed to the following location: - C:\Program Files\IObit\ (for 32-bit computer) - C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\ (for 64-bit computer)5) Ticking the checkbox before View update history/View user manual means the update historyfile/user manual page will open automatically after you click Finish button.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 3/586) At the first installation, you will be presented with the new features and functions of this program.Over the Top Install1) Close and exit the running version on your computer. If the Advanced SystemCare icon is in thesystem tray, right click on it and select Exit to exit program from the system tray.2) Double click the setup file. This will launch the Advanced SystemCare Setup Wizard to guide youthrough the setup process.Note: With over the top install, you cannot change the installation location for Advanced SystemCare V8.If you would like to install it to another destination, please follow the Clean Install steps introducednext.Clean Install1) Close and exit the current version that is running on your computer. If the Advanced SystemCare iconis in system tray, right click on it and select Exit to exit program from the system tray.>2) Uninstall the program via Control Panel or Start -> All programs -> Advanced SystemCare -> UninstallAdvanced SystemCare.3) Reboot your computer and delete all left program files and directories. Usually, such files are put in: - C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 8 (for 32-bit computer) - C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare 8 (for 64-bit computer) - %appdata%\IObit\Advanced SystemCare V84) Download the latest Advanced SystemCare V8 at http://www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper.php,and then manually install it.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 4/58UpdateAdvanced SystemCare Updater can help you check and download updates of Advanced SystemCare orupdate Advanced SystemCare to its latest version. To install updates, you do not need to uninstall thecurrent version.Here are three methods to check for updates:Method 1: Load Advanced SystemCare, click More Settings icon on the top right, and then select Checkfor updates. Method 2: Right click on the Advanced SystemCare icon in System Tray and select Check for updates. Method 3: If you have Pro edition, you will be able to set Advanced SystemCare to check for updatesautomatically.Here are the instructions to set AutoUpdate: Load Advanced SystemCare -> click More Settings icon on the top right -> select Settings -> clickAutoUpdate under Automatic Service -> tick Update automatically -> click Apply and OK button When update is found, it will be selected automatically. You just need to click Install button to downloadand install the update. Or click Cancel link to exit Advanced SystemCare Updater. 8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 5/58Advanced SystemCare FreeLike: Click this icon to share Advanced SystemCare V8 with your friends via Facebook.Quick Settings: Click this icon to open the Quick Settings window.Skin: Click this icon to choose your favorite skin for Advanced SystemCare V8.More Settings: Click this icon to view the dropdown menu including Settings, Technical Support,Rescue Center, Check for updates, User Manual, Download IObit Freeware, and About.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 6/58PC Health: Move your cursor over the expression icon to view a summarized performance report ofyour PC. Performance status (Good /Fair /Bad ).Click on the text PC Health or the expression icon to view the summary of what Advanced SystemCareV8 has done to optimize your PC.Latest News: Displayed at the bottom left with the latest news, new program updates, or programpromotions from IObit.Activate Now: Click Activate Now button to open the registration window. Enter your license code toregister the Pro edition by clicking Enter License button or purchase a new license code online byclicking Activate Now button. After upgrading to Pro edition, you can see Manage License link at thesame position. You can click this link to view/export/refresh your license. Check the detailed instructionson how to upgrade/refresh license code: http://www.iobit.com/hotquestions-ascv8.phpRescue Center8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 7/58Rescue Registry: Here lists the changes made by Registry Fix and System Optimization. You can view thechange details by clicking View Details button and rescue the changes by clicking the Undo Changesbutton.Rescue Internet Boost: Here lists the changes made by Internet Boost. It helps you rescue all thechanges made by Internet Boost.Rescue Registry Defrag: Here lists the changes made by Registry Defragment. It helps you rescue all thechanges made by Registry Defrag.System Restore: Here you can view/remove the existing system restore points or create a new one.Advanced SystemCare ProAfter you activate to Pro version, you can see Manage License link at the bottom right of the screen. Byclicking Manage License text link, you can check the detailed license status, refresh or export yourlicense code.Here are the detailed instructions for how to activate the new service time or refresh your license code:http://www.iobit.com/hotquestions-ascv8.php#q2Purchase license link: http://www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcarepro.php8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 8/58Renew license link: http://www.iobit.com/renew.phpRetrieve license link: http://www.iobit.com/lostcode.phpContext MenuRight click on the icon of Advanced SystemCare V8 in system tray to find more context menu options.Open Advanced SystemCare This will open Advanced SystemCare V8s main interface.Open Performance Monitor This will open Performance Monitor window. Here are two kinds ofwindows for PM. To maximize it, please click icon. To minimize it, please click icon.Protect This will open Protect Screen and you can manage the protections.Toolbox This will open Toolbox screen and then you can find and use the tools you want.Turn on Turbo Boost If you already configured your own Turbo Boost, clicking on it will turn on TurboBoost directly. Otherwise, it will open the Turbo Boost window to let you configure the Turbo Boostwhen you first use it.Check for updates This will help you update to the latest version of Advanced SystemCare V8manually.Quick Settings This will open Quick Settings window.Exit This will exit your running Advanced SystemCare V8.Quick SettingsWe provide 14 quick settings for the most concerned functions: Security, Performance, Clean andAutomatic. You can turn on/off a function by clicking the OFF/ON button next to it.There are 5 functions available for Free version with green FREE marked. To unlock other functions,please activate to Pro version first.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 9/58In Pro version, you can click Activate all functions text link at the bottom left to turn on all features.SettingsTo be a master of Advanced SystemCare V8 and make it work as what you tell, you have to configure theSettings for Advanced SystemCare V8 according to your own needs and habits. Note: Please click Apply and OK button after configuring the settings.General SettingsHere defines how this program should work in general ways, like the action when the program is closed,whether to load it at startup, whether to get the UAC warning every time you load it, whether to enablePerformance Monitor in real time and select the features that should be included in context menu whenyou right click on some objects.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 10/58Real-time ProtectorIt protects your computer against adware and other malware in real-time. It is light by working in thebackground without affecting your work. Just enable it and it will notify you automatically once anythreats detected. It is only available in Pro version.Browser Anti-TrackingIf it is enabled, it will clean privacy traces (the objects you selected to clean under each browser)automatically once your browser closed. Thus it protects you from being tracked and makes yourbrowser always clean.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 11/58Spyware RemovalHere you can define the specific settings for Spyware Removal feature under Care. By dragging theslider, you can change size of the files that will be skipped during the scan.You can also change the scan priority by dragging the slider. High Priority means that the CPU andMemory should mainly serve this scan even when you have other works to do.By ticking Remove threats to Recycle Bin, you can get back the removed files or folders if false positivehappens.Enable Full Detection: It helps you detect and remove the deepest infections, and protects your PCagainst various potential threats. But it will take you more time to finish the scan and repair onceenabled.Registry FixHere you can determine the types that Registry Fix should scan by selecting the objects you want toscan.Enable Deep Clean: This technology utilizes an advanced drill-down algorithm which provides highlyefficient, safe, and intelligent registry optimization and cleaning. This algorithm could not be found inany other registry clean tools on the market. Deep Clean can minimize the risk of Windows crashes anderror messages, and improve operating system performance and stability.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 12/58Privacy SweepBy default, only history older than one week will be deleted for all browsers while Delete browserhistory older than 1 week (Only supports IE, Firefox, Chrome, Opera Next) is ticked. Otherwise, allhistory will be deleted. But if you want to keep your surfing history so that you can access them easily,you can change the settings here. Please go through all the settings includes browsers, OfficeApplication, Internet, Multimedia, Windows, and Utilities in Privacy Sweep and make them suitable foryou.Junk Files CleanPlease go through all the items listed here to check whether you want to keep them or delete them.Some items may be unfamiliar to you. We will give warnings regarding the result after you delete themso that you can make the correct decision.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 13/58System OptimizationThis feature can optimize your computer and network to be more suitable for your different purposes. Itis only available in Pro version. Free users can only use the Basic optimization.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 14/58Vulnerability FixVulnerabilities or so called security holes are serious security threats to your computer. Fixing them isvery important. Here you can decide whether to back up the security holes patches and define thebackup path.By deleting the hot patches in Ignored hot patches, those security holes will be scanned out again inVulnerability Fix so that you can repair them.Disk OptimizationHere you can select the disk that you want to optimize every time you perform a Disk Optimization withAdvanced SystemCare V8. And some other advanced options you can configure.If you have SSD (Solid State Disk), Advanced SystemCare V8 will smartly recognize it and then you candecide whether to optimize it to improve its performance and durability.Enable Optimization Defragment is an advanced and patented suspended technology of IObit. It canintelligently organize drive data for maximum performance and long-lasting data contiguity. With thisfunction, it can defragment hard drives - up to 10 times faster than other defragmentation tools.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 15/58AutoCareWe provide two modes of AutoCare for Pro version here. You can choose to care for your computerwhen system is idle or at a scheduled time. Pro version users who select AutoCare for your computer ata scheduled time can click Configure button under Schedule to configure the frequency to yourpreference.Note: For security and stable reason, AutoCare only scans items among Malware Removal, Registry Fix,Shortcuts Fix, Privacy Sweep, and Junk Files Clean.AutoCleanIt performs the same action like Privacy Sweep. You can choose to select the objects you want to cleanor use the same settings in Privacy Sweep by ticking the checkbox Use the same settings in PrivacySweep.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 16/58AutoUpdateBy enabling AutoUpdate for Pro version, you can be ensured that you will always use the latest program.You can also configure the Proxy settings to your preference.Note: The invalid Proxy settings will cause some undesirable problems, such as Internet connectionproblems. Please make sure the Proxy you set is a valid one.Surfing ProtectionIt will indicate whether one website is safe or malicious by showing this green icon or not. SurfingProtection also provides Parent Control. You can add the URLs that you want to block access from yourkids.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 17/58Active OptimizeIt works in background to improve PC performance automatically by intelligently managing systemresource, constantly detecting inactive processes and programs, and optimizing CPU as well as RAM. It isonly available in Pro version.Ignore ListHere lists the items which will not be scanned out. If you want to scan them out and fix them, pleasedelete them from here first.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 18/58User InterfaceHere you can configure the Transparency, Language, Skin and PC Health Icon for this program.Logs & BackupThe logs record all the actions performed by Advanced SystemCare V8. You can view the repair details.Backup backs up all the registry related changes. It is useful when Registry Fix removed some items thatyou want to keep. You can simply rescue the changes in Rescue Center when something unexpectedhappens.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 19/58NotificationsHere you can determine whether to show these notifications and how long they will be displayed as wellas the transparency of the notification windows.Homepage ProtectionIt will help you protect your browsers homepage and search engine from modification. Currently, itsupports Internet Explorer and Firefox. Please click Settings... to open the configuration window.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 20/58CareCare provides 12 modules to repair and optimize your PC for the top performance in a comprehensiveway. It will take you 5-10 minutes or more to scan all the modules according to different computercondition.Note: Before you perform a scan, it is highly recommended to go to Settings and choose your preferredsettings carefully to avoid any unnecessary problems. Please do not forget to click Apply button to saveyour configuration.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 21/581. Spyware RemovalThis module is designed to detect and remove spyware and other security threats thoroughly.After a scan is finished, you can check the problems found in detail. If you do not want to fix a problem,two options are provided:No action: You can select No action in the drop-down menu behind the problem so that the problemwill not be repaired this time.Ignore: Selecting Ignore in the drop-down menu behind the problem or right clicking on the problem toselect Ignore will add it into the Ignore List. And then the problem will not be scanned out in futurescans.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 22/582. Registry FixThis module is designed to clean up registry in depth, remove registry junk safely, and compact registrybloat to improve PC performance significantly.After a scan is finished, you can check the problems found in detail. If you do not want to repair aproblem, just right click on the problem and select Ignore to add it into the Ignore List. And the problemwill not be scanned out in future scans.3. Privacy SweepThis module is designed to erase your activity history and surfing traces on your computer to keep yourPC clean and safe. Please note that only after closing your running browsers that the found traces willbe cleaned.4. Junk Files CleanThis module is designed to clean up junk files to recover disk space.5. Internet BoostThis module is designed to help you test and accelerate Internet speed.After a scan is finished, you can check the problems found in detail. If you do not want to repair aproblem, just right click on the problem and select Ignore to add it into the Ignore List. And the problemwill not be scanned out in future scans.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 23/586. Shortcuts FixThis module is designed to help you scan and repair invalid shortcuts on your computer. After a scan isfinished, you can check the problems in detail.You also have the right-click menu for the scan result like Jump to location to see where the shortcut islocated and decide if you want it to be fixed.If you do not want to repair a problem, you can select No action in the drop-down menu behind theproblem so that the problem will not be repaired this time.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 24/587. Registry DefragThis module is designed to improve your PC performance by compacting and optimizing registry.8. System OptimizationThis module is designed to fully optimize system performance and accelerate Internet speed byunleashing the built-in power of your system, based on how you use your PC and configure yournetwork.After a scan is finished, you can check the problems found in detail. If you do not want to fix a problem,two options are provided:No action: You can select No action in the drop-down menu behind the problem so that the problemwill not be repaired this time.Ignore: Selecting Ignore in the drop-down menu behind the problem or right clicking on the problem toselect Ignore will add it into the Ignore List. And then the problem will not be scanned out in futurescans.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 25/589. Security DefenseThis module is designed to keep your computer away from attacks or threats or unwanted pests whichmay be distributed via potentially dangerous sites.10. Disk ScanThis module is designed to analyze and fix disk errors to keep your PC stable and efficient.11. Vulnerability FixThis module is designed to scan for Windows vulnerabilities in your computer, download hot-patchesdirectly from Microsoft server and then install them on your computer automatically.After running a scan, please check the problems in detail. If you do not want to fix a problem, twooptions are provided:No action: You can select No action in the drop-down menu behind the problem so that the problemwill not be repaired this time.Ignore: Selecting Ignore in the drop-down menu behind the problem or right clicking on the problem toselect Selecting Ignore will add it into the Ignore List. And then the problem will not be scanned out infuture scans.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 26/5812. Disk OptimizationThis module is designed to optimize the disk partitions of hard drive to resolve system shutdown, PCcrashes, slow startup, and system failures.Scan ScreenTick the checkbox before the item you want to scan or tick the checkbox before Select All to select allitems. Then click the big SCAN button in the center of the program to start a scan.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 27/58Tick Automatically repair or Shut down PC to tell the program what should do after the scan. Byclicking the downward arrow icon , you have other options: Restart PC, Hibernate or Sleep if you donot want to shut down the computer after a scan and repair. Click Skip button if you change your mind not to scan the current item. Click Stop button if you do not want to continue the scan. After you click this button, it will go back toCare screen. All scanned results will be dropped. During the scanning process, you can click the item that has already finished the scan to checkproblems found in this item. During the scanning process for each item, to let you have a better estimate of how long the scan willtake, a percentage number is shown during the process of the scan.Repair Screen Click each item under "Summary" to view the problems in detail. Untick the checkbox before the item if you don't want to repair those problems. Click Repair button to fix problems selected. Click Back button to go back to Care screen without repairing the errors found.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 28/58ProtectThe 6 powerful protecting features including Homepage Protection, Surfing Protection, Plugin/ToolbarCleaner, System Reinforce, Browser Anti-Tracking and Real-time Protector in Protect enhance thesecurity of your computer to a next level.Homepage Protection: It protects your homepage and default search engine from maliciousmodifications. Currently, it supports Internet Explorer and Firefox. You can click Details text link toadjust the settings to serve you better.Surfing Protection: It protects you against various online threats by timely finding and blocking phishingsites, malicious sites and other harmful sites, so as to ensure your surfing experience.Plugin/Toolbar Cleaner: It actively protects your browsers from malicious plugins/toolbars and remindsyou to manage them to get a faster surfing experience. You can click Manage text link to open IObitUninstaller to remove the unwanted.System Reinforce: It helps users reinforce the security of system weakness to avoid being hacked byTrojans or hackers. You can click Details text link to see what protections are included in this feature.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 29/58Browser Anti-Tracking: It protects you from being tracked by monitoring and cleaning privacy tracesproactively and automatically once your browser closed. Currently, it supports Internet Explorer, GoogleChrome, and Firefox.Real-time Protector: It protects your computer against spyware in real-time. This function is designed towork proactively and lightly in the background without affecting your work.ToolboxWe provide 29 useful tools including the new IObit Uninstaller 4, Startup Manager, Default Program.These tools are classified to 4 groups: IObit Products, Security & Repair, System Optimize and SystemClean. The tools marked as PRO are only available for paid customers. Some tools need to bedownloaded before you can use them for the first time.Note: Start Menu 8 will show up in Toolbox if you are a Windows 8 user. You can see more tools byclicking Show more tools at the bottom right and get back to the first page of Toolbox by clicking Hidemore tools at the bottom right.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 30/58If some tools are used frequently, it is more convenient to create a desktop icon and/or pin it to QuickLaunch bar. This option is provided when you use a tool for the second time.IObit ProductsNot like other three groups (Security & Repair, System Optimize and System Clean), which are parts ofAdvanced SystemCare, programs listed under IObit Products are IObits other standalone products.They are not a part of Advanced SystemCare. Some need to be purchased separately if you decide touse their Pro version.1. IObit UninstallerBesides the feature of helping you uninstall programs, IObit Uninstaller V4 lists all plug-ins added inyour browsers and helps you remove the plug-ins you do not want easily. Moreover, it helps youmanage Win8 Apps if you are a Windows 8 user.2. Driver Booster8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 31/58It helps you update the outdated drivers. With updated drivers, you can enjoy more stable and muchsmoother computer performance.Note: Driver Booster icon in Toolbox is only a shortcut to open it. You need to install this standaloneproduct before you can use it in Toolbox.3. Smart DefragIt optimizes and defragments your hard drives powerfully and efficiently.Note: Smart Defrag icon in Toolbox is only a shortcut to open it. You need to install this standaloneproduct before you can use it in Toolbox.4. IObit Malware FighterIt helps you detect and remove the deepest infections, and protect your PC conveniently in real time.With IObit unique "Dual-Core" anti-malware engine, it's able to detect the most complex and deepestmalware, like spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers, in a fast and efficientway!Note: IObit Malware Fighter icon in Toolbox is only a shortcut to open it. You need to install thisstandalone product before you can use it in Toolbox.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 32/585. Game BoosterIt helps optimize your PC for smoother and more responsive game experience with one click on theBoost & Launch button. It works by temporarily shutting down unnecessary background processes andWindows services, cleaning RAM, and intensifying processor performance.Note: Game Booster icon in Toolbox is only a shortcut to open it. You need to install this standaloneproduct before you can use it in Toolbox.6. Start Menu 8It offers a perfect solution for users who used to the traditional Windows Start Menu and are notaccustomed to the new Metro start screen in Windows 8.Note: Start Menu 8 will show up icon in Toolbox if you are a Windows 8 user. And its icon is only ashortcut to open it. You need to install this standalone product before you can use it in Toolbox.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 33/58Security & Repair1. Win FixIt analyzes your Windows operating system and helps you fix problems. It is only available in Proversion.Its not recommended to use Win Fix for those who are not familiar with the items listed in this tool.Misuse may lead to unwanted results.2. PCtransferIt helps you collect all important files (e.g., documents, photos, browser favorites, emails) so that you8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 34/58can easily transfer them to your new operating system.3. Disk DoctorIt searches for errors in your drives and file system.Note: It does the same as Windows Run -> Enter chkdsk /f or chkdsk C: /f. Any errors found will beautomatically corrected to avoid loss of data.4. UndeleteIt helps you recover the deleted files even after the Recycle Bin is emptied.Note: Files deleted by File Shredder cannot be recovered by Undelete.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 35/585. File ShredderIt helps you delete unwanted files permanently, so that they cannot be recovered by any kind ofrecovery tool.6. Default ProgramIt helps you set the default programs for your browser, email client, image viewer, audio player, videoplayer, compression software and PDF reader easily and conveniently.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 36/58System Optimize1. Startup ManagerIt helps you optimize your computer startups by one click to speed up your computer's boot time. Youcan also disable or delay those programs which you do not want to run at startup by taking a referenceat the disable rate and the boot time. It also helps you manage your computer services and scheduledtasks easily.2. Smart RAMIt monitors memory usage and recycles unused memory blocks to increase available physical memoryfor paid users.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 37/583. Internet BoosterIt optimizes your TCP/IP, IE, Firefox, and Opera settings to dramatically speed up your Internetconnection. Its only available for paid users. If some unwanted changes are made by this tool, Restorefeature of Internet Booster will be helpful to restore those changes.4. Program DeactivatorIt helps you disable the unwanted or unnecessary programs services, startup items and scheduled tasksto enjoy ultimate computer performance.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 38/585. Registry DefragIt compacts and optimizes the Windows Registry by removing unnecessary gaps and wasted space.Note: Its recommended to close all running applications before you run Registry Defrag - also includingyour anti-virus application.System Clean1. Registry CleanerIt removes unnecessary files and other data generated during the installation, uninstallation andrunning process of the programs installed on your computer. Its only available for paid users. If someunwanted changes are made by this tool, Restore feature of Registry Cleaner will be helpful to restorethose changes.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 39/582. Disk CleanerHere you can select disks you wish to analyze and clean up. There are two clean methods: Remove filesto Recycle Bin and Delete files directly. Files can be restored from Recovery Center of Disk Cleaner ifDelete files directly is selected. It is only available in Pro version.3. Empty Folder ScannerIt helps you find empty folders, and then delete them.Note: Not all empty folders are unnecessary. Some empty folders are necessary for system or securityprograms. So some empty folders will be recreated after you delete them. This is normal.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 40/584. Shortcut FixerIt searches for invalid shortcuts and references, and helps you fix them.5. Cloned Files ScannerIt finds files that have the same name and size on your computer (cloned files) and then you can decidewhether to delete them or not.Note: This tool is designed to help you find duplicate files, not junk files. Before you delete any files,please make sure they are useless.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 41/58More Tools1. System ControlHere you can change and customize the operating system settings.2. Process ManagerIt helps you manage running processes and services, and it will display the performance of your system.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 42/583. System InformationIt shows you the detailed information about your computer. You can export the information to a .txt fileor .html file.4. IE Helper>It helps you manage Internet Explorer add-ons and system context menu. It also helps you restorehijacked settings.Note: Its not recommended to use IE Helper for those who are not familiar with the items listed in thistool. Misuse may lead to unwanted results.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 43/585. Disk ExplorerIt allows you to view and sort through the files on your computer.Note: This tool is designed to help you find the large files, not junk files. So before you delete any files,please make sure they are useless.6. ManageMyMobileIt helps you manage your Android device easily by connecting it to PC with USB cable.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 44/587. Auto ShutdownYou can set a scheduled time to shut down your computer automatically.8. ASC Portable VersionYou can generate a portable version of Advanced SystemCare with ASC Portable Version so that you canuse Advanced SystemCares basic features on any PC you connected to.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 45/58Turbo BoostTurbo Boost helps you optimize and speed up your computer by detecting and switching off theunnecessary background processes and services.Turn on/offTo turn on Turbo Boost, please just click the Boost dashboard in the center of the main interface ofTurbo Boost. To turn off Turbo Boost, please just click the Restore dashboard in the center of the maininterface of Turbo Boost.Configure Turbo BoostWe provide Work Mode, Game Mode or Economy Mode. Work Mode will boost your computer forbetter work experience. Game Mode can boost your computer much deeply for gaming. And EconomyMode will boost your computer for better performance as well as longer battery life.To build your own Turbo Boost, please click Configure link at the bottom of the main interface, chooseWork Mode, Game Mode or Economy Mode according to your needs, click Next button and then followthe wizard to finish your configuration. Or just click the label name (Mode, System Services, Non-Windows Services, Background Apps, Power Plan, and Finish) under the dashboard to only configure theitems you want.Note: Please view all processes and services carefully to make sure that the necessary processes andservices are not selected to be stopped.Advanced SystemCare Power PlanDuring the configuration process, you will get an option to activate the Advanced SystemCare PowerPlan. It helps improve the performance of your computer power management by modifying somesettings of power plan.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 46/58Turn on at Windows startupAn option to turn on Turbo Boost at Windows startup is also provided during the configuration process.Action CenterAction Center provides two parts: Security & Performance and Software Updater.Security & Performance recommends you other well-known IObit software for better security andperformance. You can operate the programs quickly in Action Center.Software Updater helps you get your important programs up to date easily and efficiently to avoidpotential issues.Click Hide at the middle right of the window if you do not want the recommended programs, and clickShow at the bottom right to display them again when you change mind.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 47/58If you are using ASC PRO, you can also find an exclusive offer for paid users only to purchase other IObitprograms at a very considerable discount price there.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 48/58Top FAQs1. How to set Advanced SystemCare not to delete browsing history and passwords saved on mybrowsers?2. After I run Advanced SystemCare, my Recycle Bin is not cleaned. How to fix it?3. How to start the Performance Monitor?4. How to show the temperature of CPU, GPU, Mainboard, and the fan speed in Performance Monitor?5. How to switch the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius in Performance Monitor?6. How to turn on Turbo Boost at Windows startup?7. Can Advanced SystemCare detect and optimize SSD automatically?8. What does Advanced SystemCare back up and how to restore?1. How to set Advanced SystemCare not to delete browsing history and passwords saved on mybrowsers?TopPlease load Advanced SystemCare V8 -> Select Settings under More Settings menu icon on the top rightof the main interface -> Click Privacy Sweep on the left-hand panel -> Untick items related to cookies,password and history under the browser you use -> Click Apply and OK button.Note: If you are a Pro user and have enabled AutoClean, please make sure you have the same settingsin AutoClean by ticking option Use the same settings in Privacy Sweep. Please remember to click Applyand OK button.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 49/582. After I run Advanced SystemCare, my Recycle Bin is not cleaned. How to fix it?TopPlease load Advanced SystemCare V8 -> Select Settings under More Settings icon on the top right of themain interface -> Click Junk Files Clean on the left-hand panel -> Tick Windows Recycle Bin -> ClickApply and OK button.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 50/583. How to start the Performance Monitor?TopMethod 1: Go to Settings -> Click General Settings -> Tick the item Enable Performance Monitor -> ClickApply and OK button.Method 2: Go to Quick Settings -> click on Off button next to Performance Monitor-> Click Apply andOK button.Method 3: Right click on the ASC icon in system tray -> Select Open Performance Monitor.We have two ways to show the Performance Monitor: a window and a bar. To minimize it, please clickicon .To maximize it, please click icon .4. How to show the temperature of CPU, GPU, Mainboard, and the fan speed in PerformanceMonitor?TopTo show temperature and fan speed, please hover over and click icon in the middle of thePerformance Monitor window. To hide temperature and fan speed, please click icon .8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 51/585. How to switch the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius in Performance Monitor?TopThere are two ways to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.Method 1: Hover your mouse over any or and click it.Method 2: Please right click on the Performance Monitor -> Click Settings->Tick Temperature byCelsius.6. How to turn on Turbo Boost at Windows startup?TopPlease load Advanced SystemCare V8 -> Click Configure under Turbo Boost tab -> Click Finish at themiddle right of the main interface -> Tick Turn on Turbo Boost at Windows startup -> Click Finishbutton -> Click Boost dashboard to turn on Turbo Boost.Note: Please view all processes and services carefully to make sure that the necessary processes andservices are not selected to be stopped.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 52/587. Can Advanced SystemCare detect and optimize SSD automatically?TopYes. Advanced SystemCare can detect and optimize SSD automatically, which is a default setting for DiskOptimization.By the way, you can configure Disk Optimization by following the instructions below:Load Advanced SystemCare V8-> Select Settings under More Settings icon on the top right of the maininterface -> Click Disk Optimization on the left-hand panel -> Set Disk Optimization according to yourneeds -> Click Apply and OK button. In this version, you can select multiple disks to be defragmented atthe same time.8. What does Advanced SystemCare back up and how to restore?TopAdvanced SystemCare has the most advanced and convenient backup and recovery technology. It willautomatically back up all registry related changes and Internet Boost changes.If some unwanted registry related changes are made by ASC, please click on the More Settings icon on the top right of the main interface, select Rescue Center in the drop-down menu, click RescueRegistry on the left-hand panel to select one restore point, and then click Undo Changes button torestore those changes.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 53/58If some unwanted changes are made by Internet Boost, please click Rescue Internet Boost on the leftpanel and click Rescue all Internet Boost changes text link to restore those changes.If some unwanted changes are made by Registry Defrag, please click Rescue Registry Defrag on the leftpanel and click Rescue all Registry Defrag Changes text link to restore those changes.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 54/58Technical TermsTerms in Registry FixMUI CacheEach time, when you start using a new application, Windows operating system will automatically extractthe application name from the version resource of the exe file, and stores it for using it later, in Registrykey known as the 'MUI Cache'. MUI Cache removes all the entries from a cache of recently runprograms.Terms in Privacy SweepCompact DatabasesSome Web browsers (notably Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome) use databases to store bookmarks,history, and other data. When you remove information from these databases, they may still take upfragmented space. If you tick the option for Compact Database, Advanced SystemCare will defragmentand trim unused space from these databases.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 55/58Terms in Junk Files CleanDNS CacheThe Internet's Domain Name System (DNS) involves caching on both Internet DNS servers and on theclient computers that contact DNS servers. A DNS cache contains entries that translate Internet domainnames to IP addresses. When you visit a website, Windows attempts to speed up future visits to that siteby writing its DNS information to the DNS cache. If you tick this option, it will clear out the cache so thatWindows can start storing DNS information from scratch.Old Prefetch DataPrefetch data is only available in Windows XP. To run quickly, Windows uses prefetch files to storeinformation about programs that you frequently use. Advanced SystemCare deletes old prefetch datafor programs that no longer exist or haven't been used in a long time.Other Explorer MRUsMost Recently Used (MRU) refers to the list of programs or documents that were last accessed. It is afeature of convenience allowing users to see and access the last few used files and documents quickly,but could also be considered bad in terms of privacy. If you select this item, Advanced SystemCare willclean the records used by Windows.Windows Size/Location CacheWhen you open and close Windows Explorer, Windows records folder settings for window position, sortorder, columns, folder type, toolbar toggles, and search result views.IIS Log FilesInternet Information Services (IIS) is a web server developed by Microsoft for use with Windows Server.The server is meant for a variety of hosting uses while attempting to maintain a high level of flexibilityand scalability. To help with server use and analysis, IIS is integrated with several types of log files. These8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 56/58log file formats provide information on a range of websites and specific statistics, including InternetProtocol (IP) addresses user information and site visits as well as dates, times and queries.DoD 5220.22-M (ECE)The DoD 5220.22-M sanitization method was originally defined by the US National Industrial SecurityProgram (NISP) in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) located here(PDF) and it is one of the most common sanitization methods used in data destruction software.Erasing a hard drive using the DoD 5220.22-M data sanitization method will prevent all software basedfile recovery methods from lifting information from the drive and it should also prevent most if not allhardware based recovery methods.Terms in System OptimizationDSLDigital subscriber line (DSL, originally digital subscriber loop) is a family of technologies that provideinternet access by transmitting digital data over the wires of a local telephone network. DSL service isdelivered simultaneously with wired telephone service on the same telephone line.LANA local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area such asa home, school, computer laboratory, or office building using network media. The definingcharacteristics of LANs, in contrast to wide area networks (WANs), include their usually higher data-transfer rates, smaller geographic area, and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines.Dial-UP modemDial-UP Internet access is a form of Internet access that uses the facilities of the public switchedtelephone network (PSTN) to establish a dialed connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) viatelephone lines. The user's computer or router uses an attached modem to encode and decode InternetProtocol packets and control information into and from analogue audio frequency signals, respectively.FIOSFIOS is a bundled Internet access, telephone, and television service which operates over a fiber-opticcommunications network. It is offered in some areas of the United States by Verizon Communicationsand Frontier Communications. Verizon was one of the first major U.S. carriers to offer fiber to the home,and received positive ratings from Consumer Reports among cable television and Internet serviceproviders.Terms in ToolsGutmann methodThe Gutmann method is an algorithm for securely erasing the contents of computer hard drives, such asfiles. Most of the patterns in the Gutmann method were designed for older MFM/RLL encoded disks.Since about 2001, ATA IDE and SATA hard drive manufacturer designs include support for the SecureErase standard, obviating the need to apply the Gutmann method when erasing an entire drive.8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 57/58TCPThe Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is one of the core protocols of the Internet Protocol Suite. TCPis one of the two original components of the suite, complementing the Internet Protocol (IP), andtherefore the entire suite is commonly referred to as TCP/IP. TCP provides reliable, ordered delivery of astream of octets from a program on one computer to another program on another computer. TCP is theprotocol used by major Internet applications such as the World Wide Web, email, remote administrationand file transfer.Technical Support You can reach our support center here. It's recommended to read our FAQs before looking in the other sections for help. Because sometimes,the questions have already been answered before you ask them! Propose your questions and concerns to IObit Forums, and discuss them with many otherexperienced and enthusiastic users and our technical staff. If you can't find the answers on our FAQs page or IObit Forums, please don't hesitate to contact us for8/13/2015 AdvancedSystemCareHelpCenterhttp://www.iobit.com/productmanuals/aschelp/ 58/58email support. We will reply to you ASAP.Thank YouThanks for choosing Advanced SystemCare. We are here and glad to be of service whenever you need. Ifyou like it, supporting us via any one of the following ways will be very much appreciated. If you're happy with our product, please let your families, friends, and colleagues know about it. Weare always here for your better experience. To share your good experience with others, you can also do us a favor to write a review at CNET. 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