Microsoft KB Archive/944168

= How to run a tune up in Windows Live OneCare =

Article ID: 944168

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Live OneCare

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INTRODUCTION
This article describes how to run a tune up in Windows Live OneCare. A tune up helps improve the performance and safety of the computer.



MORE INFORMATION
When you run a tune up, Windows Live OneCare checks for updates, defragments the hard disk, removes unnecessary files, checks for viruses, and checks for files that need backup. You can start a tune up yourself, or you can schedule a tune up to run at set intervals.

To run a tune up immediately, follow these steps:
 * 1) Open OneCare.
 * 2) In the main window, under the Performance Plus area, click Start tune-up.

To schedule a tune up, follow these steps:
 * 1) Open OneCare.
 * 2) Under Quick links, click Change settings.
 * 3) On the Tune-up tab, under Tune-up schedule, select the frequency, day of the week, and time that you want the tune up to run.
 * 4) If you want the tune up to remove unnecessary files, select the Remove unnecessary files from my computer during Tune-up check box.
 * 5) Click OK.

Note If you decide to remove unnecessary files, the following types of files are removed by default:
 * Unnecessary program installation files such as ActiveX controls and Java programs
 * Windows temporary files
 * Temporary Internet files
 * Microsoft error reporting temporary files
 * Office temporary files
 * Temporary offline files

