Installing PC Pitstop Optimize is the first step toward quickly and easily resolving many common computing issues that your PC may be currently experiencing in order to improve the performanceand stability of your computer.
The following requirements must be met, or exceeded, for the installation of PC Pitstop Optimize 1. 5:
- 100 MHz processor or greater
- Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98
- 64MB or greater of RAM
- 10MB or more of free disk space
- Super VGA Video, 15-inch monitor, 800x600 min. resolution
To install PC Pitstop Optimize 1. 5, which is included with this article, follow these steps.
Step 1 Insert the PC Pitstop Optimize installation CD into the drive on your PC. The installation will begin automatically.
Step 2 You will now see the Welcome dialog box.
Step 3 You will be prompted to accept the license agreement. If you disagree with the license terms, click the I Do Not Accept the Agreement option, click Next, and the installation will not continue.
Step 4 Now you will see the Select Destination Location dialog box.
Step 5 You will now see the Select Start Menu Folder dialog box
Step 6 You will now see the Select Additional Tasks dialog box.
Step 7 Now you will be at the Ready to Install dialog box. If the installation preferences are correct, click Install to start the installation. Otherwise, you can go back and change the preferences.
B efore PC Pitstop Optimize can do any optimization, it first needs to scan your PC for junk files, invalid system and Internet settings, and other items that should be addressed to ensure maximum PC performance. Then you'll have the chance to specify exactly which items are removed or changed. Here are the steps performed during a scan, which arediscussed in this article:
Step 1: Open PC Pitstop Optimize
Step 2: Specify Initial Settings
Step 3: Start the Scan
Step 4: Perform the Scan
Step 5: Get Rid of Temporary Files
Step 6: Optimize Your Internet Settings
Step 7: Remove Unnecessary Startup Programs
Step 8: Optimize Your Registry Entries
Step 9: Optimize Your PC Performanc
Keep in mind that the actual deletion of junk files and any needed system changes aren't removed or applied until you start the optimization process. Step 1: Open PC Pitstop Optimize Before you can begin, you have to open PC Pitstop Optimize. You can usually access this program from the Start menu by browsing to the following path: Programs (or All Programs) -> PC Pitstop -> Optimize Step 2: Specify Initial Settings After starting PC Pitstop Optimize, you will see the welcome screen, and a few settings you need to specify. First, you need to select an Internet Connection Type from the dropdownlist.
- Do not tune Internet settings, or not connected If you aren't currently connected to the Internet or for any other reason, you can select this option to prevent the optimizationof your Internet connection settings.
- Dial-up If you are using a dial-up Internet connection such as with America Online (AOL) or NetZero, you should select thisoption.
- LAN, Cable, DSL, Satellite, ISDN,T1 (Safe) Select this option if you're using any other type of Internet connection than dial-up, such as the mentioned broadband or high-speed connections, and when PPPoE is being usedor if you aren't sure.
- LAN, Cable, DSL, Satellite, ISDN,T1 (Max) Select this option if you're using any other type of Internet connection than dial-up, such as the mentioned broadband or high-speed connections, and when you are positive that PPPoE is not being used, because it may cause you to experience trouble connecting to some websites after the optimization. If you aren't sure that PPPoE is used for your Internet connection, you should use the Safe option instead (discussedin the preceding bullet) to prevent any potential problems.
Note Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a protocol specifying how a PC interacts with a broadband modem (i. e. , xDSL, cable, wireless, etc). It provides the Internet service provider (ISP) with better control over how their customers log into the network and use network resources. From an Internet optimization standpoint, the important thing about PPPoE is that its maximum packet size is slightly smaller than non-PPPoE connections. In most cases, Windows can detect this situation and adjust automatically with the cooperation of the website being contracted. The Safe settings are designed to accommodate situations where the website does not know how to request a PPPoE-friendly packet size. If the Max option is selected, and connection problems materialize later, open and run the Optimize program again, but with the Safe option selected, to override and undo the Max settings. - Unknown If you're unsure of the maximum rated download speed of your particular Internet connection, you can select this option.
- Less than 1 Mbit Typically, the following Internet connection types fall into this range:
- Dial-up
- ISDN
- Residential DSL (SDSL)
- Satellite
- Fractional T1
- 1 Mbit – 3 Mbit Typically, the following Internet connection types fall into this range:
- Cable
- Full T1
- ADSL
- 3 Mbit – 6 Mbit The following Internet connection types may have the ability to achieve download rates in this range:
- Cable
- ADSL
- Over 6 Mbit The following Internet connection types may have the ability to achieve download rates in this range:
- ADSL
- T3 If you would like to automatically optimize your PC on a recurring basis, check Schedule Optimize to Run, and then choose your desired interval.
Step 3: Start the Scan Now you will see the Start Scanning screen. As stated in the program, no changes will be made to your PC yet. It will simply scan your PC files and resources to figure out what should be optimized. Click Start Scanning to continue.
Step 4: Perform the Scan Sit back and let PC Pitstop Optimize scan your PC for typical file and system issues. You'll be notified after the scan is done by a message under the scanning status bar.
Step 5: Get Rid of Temporary Files Now you will be at the Temporary Files screen. You need to identify which junk files you would like Optimize to remove, by checking or un-checking the applicable checkboxes:
- Remove Internet Cache This deletes the temporary files created by Internet Explorer (IE) during web browsing. Remember, these are temporary files that aren't needed after you are finished web surfing. These files can take up large amounts of space and should be removed periodically. Although you can clear the cache in Internet Explorer, Optimize uses a more thorough method that deletes files left behind by IE.
- Empty Recycle Bin This will empty your Recycle Bin to reclaim the disk space occupied by files you have initially deleted from your computer. Remember, files are not actually removed from the drive when you delete them. Instead, the files are moved to the Recycle Bin where you can retrieve them if you later decide that you should not have deleted them.
- Remove Temporary Files This deletes the temporary files that the Windows operating system and other applications leave behind. Remember, these temporary files are not needed after the application exits or Windows is shut down. In many cases, however, the applications do not always clean up after themselves. Note If you are curious, you can view your computer's temporary files by clicking the Details button. Permanently deleting these types of files frees up disk space that typically results in better overall PC performance. Click Next after identifying the junk files you would like to optimize and to continue to the next screen.
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