Advanced SystemCare: Configuring Post-Scan Behavior for Optimal Performance

Advanced SystemCare is a comprehensive suite designed to optimize your Windows PC, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently. From cleaning junk files and registry errors to boosting internet speed and protecting your privacy, it offers a wide range of features in one user-friendly interface. This guide will walk you through understanding and configuring Advanced SystemCare, with a particular focus on managing its behavior after scanning your system, ensuring it operates exactly as you need it to.

Understanding Advanced SystemCare System Requirements and Installation

Before diving into configuration, let’s ensure your system is ready for Advanced SystemCare.

System Requirements

Advanced SystemCare is compatible with a broad range of Windows operating systems:

Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP

Ensure your system also meets these minimum hardware requirements:

Free Disk Space: 300 MB
Screen Resolution: 1024×768 or above

Installation Process

Getting Advanced SystemCare up and running is straightforward:

Download: Navigate to the official download link to get the latest version.
Install: Locate the downloaded file, advanced-systemcare-setup.exe, and double-click to initiate the installation process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Uninstalling Advanced SystemCare

Should you need to remove Advanced SystemCare, a clean uninstallation is essential to avoid leaving behind residual files. Refer to the detailed uninstall instructions provided by IObit for a step-by-step guide to completely uninstall the software.

Keeping Advanced SystemCare Updated

Maintaining the latest version of Advanced SystemCare is crucial for optimal performance and security. Updates often include bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features.

Automatic Updates for Pro Users

If you are a Pro version user, updates are typically handled automatically. Ensure the “Update automatically” option is checked within the program’s Settings to receive the latest updates seamlessly.

Manual Updates for Free and Pro Users

Both Free and Pro users can manually check for updates:

Via Options Icon: Click the Options icon located at the top right corner of the Advanced SystemCare window and select “Check for updates“.
Via System Tray Icon: Right-click the Advanced SystemCare icon in your system tray and choose “Check for updates“.

Activating the Pro Version

Unlocking the full potential of Advanced SystemCare requires activating the Pro version with a valid license code.

Obtaining and Registering a License

Purchase: If you need a license, you can purchase one directly from the purchase page.
Renewal: For license renewals, visit the renewal page.
License Retrieval: If you’ve lost your license code, you can retrieve it here.

To activate the Pro version:

Enter Code: On the main screen of Advanced SystemCare, locate and click the “Enter Code” link at the bottom left.
Register: Copy and paste your license code into the provided box and click “Register Now“.

For a more detailed walkthrough, you can consult the activation instructions.

Managing Your Subscription

After activating the Pro version, you can easily manage your license:

Access Subscription: Click the Options icon and select “My Subscription“.
License Status: Here you can view your license status, refresh your license after renewal to update the service time, and export your license for backup purposes.

Customizing the User Interface

Advanced SystemCare allows for UI customization to match your preferences.

UI Configuration Options

To access UI settings, click the Options icon at the top right. From here, you can adjust:

Skin: Change the visual theme of the application.
Background: Set a custom background image.
Side Navigation: Customize the navigation menu.
Language: Choose your preferred language.
Font Size: Adjust text size for better readability.
Transparency: Modify the window transparency level.

Adjusting Screen Size

You can easily resize the Advanced SystemCare window:

Maximize: Click the maximize icon to fill your entire desktop screen.
Drag to Resize: Hover your mouse over the window boundary and drag to manually adjust the size to your liking.

Utilizing Quick Settings

For frequently accessed functions, Advanced SystemCare provides “Quick Settings” for easy toggling.

Accessing Quick Settings

Located within the main interface, the Quick Settings panel offers one-click access to 11 commonly used features. You can toggle each function on or off using the icon next to it.

Pro Features in Quick Settings

Note that some Quick Settings, marked with “Pro“, are exclusive to Pro version users. To enable these features, you’ll need to upgrade to the Pro version as described in the Activation section.

Delving into Advanced Settings

For granular control over Advanced SystemCare’s operation, the “Settings” panel is essential.

Configuring Detailed Settings

Click the “Settings” icon to access a comprehensive range of options. Here, you can tailor every aspect of Advanced SystemCare to your specific needs.

Crucially, remember to click the “OK” button after making changes in Settings to ensure your configurations are saved.

Understanding the “Care” Function: AI Mode vs. Manual Mode

The “Care” section is central to Advanced SystemCare’s optimization capabilities. It offers two modes: AI Mode and Manual Mode.

AI Mode: Intelligent Optimization

AI Mode simplifies PC maintenance by intelligently analyzing your system status and applying optimal cleaning and speed-up strategies automatically. Simply select AI Mode and initiate a scan for a hassle-free optimization experience.

Manual Mode: Customized Control

Manual Mode provides detailed control over the optimization process. It presents 16 individual modules, allowing you to selectively choose which areas of your system to scan and optimize. This mode is ideal for users who prefer to customize their system maintenance routine.

Pre-Scan Settings: Configuring Post-Scan Behavior and Avoiding Unwanted Actions

Before initiating a scan in either AI or Manual Mode, it is highly recommended to review and adjust the settings for each module within the Settings panel. This is where you can configure how Advanced SystemCare behaves after scanning, including options related to automatic fixes and post-scan actions.

This pre-scan configuration is vital to ensure Advanced SystemCare operates as expected and to prevent any unintended changes to your system. Pay close attention to settings like “Auto Fix” options in scan results, and options to shut down, restart, hibernate, or sleep your PC automatically after fixes are applied. Adjust these to align with your desired post-scan behavior.

Remember to always click “OK” in the Settings window to save your configurations before running a scan.

Exploring Care Modules in Detail

Manual Mode in “Care” offers 16 modules, each targeting a specific area of system optimization. Understanding each module is key to effective PC maintenance.

1. Privacy Sweep

This module focuses on clearing your digital footprint by erasing activity history and browsing traces across all user accounts. It helps maintain privacy and can contribute to system speed by removing unnecessary data.

Note: Close all running browsers before running Privacy Sweep for thorough cleaning.

2. Junk File Clean

Junk File Clean is designed to reclaim valuable disk space by removing temporary files, system caches, and other unnecessary junk files. It can clean junk files for all user accounts.

Note: Items in the Windows Downloads folder require manual selection for cleaning to prevent accidental deletion of important downloads.

3. Shortcut Fix

This module scans for and repairs invalid shortcuts on your system, improving desktop and menu organization and preventing errors when launching applications.

After scanning, review the detailed results. Right-click options like “Jump to location” allow you to inspect the shortcut’s target location and decide on the appropriate action.

4. Registry Clean

Registry Clean performs an in-depth scan of the Windows Registry to remove junk entries, repair errors, and compact registry bloat. This module aims to improve system performance and stability.

5. System Optimization

System Optimization fine-tunes system settings based on your PC usage patterns to maximize performance. It aims to unleash the built-in potential of your hardware and operating system.

6. Internet Boost

Internet Boost analyzes and optimizes your internet connection settings to improve browsing speed and network performance.

7. Registry Defrag

Registry Defrag compacts and optimizes the Windows Registry structure, reducing fragmentation and improving system responsiveness.

8. Disk Optimization

Disk Optimization defragments traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and performs TRIM operations on Solid State Drives (SSDs) to enhance disk performance and access speeds.

9. Antivirus Protection

This module monitors the status of antivirus software on your PC and provides a quick way to enable protection if it’s disabled.

10. Firewall

Firewall module checks the status of the Windows Firewall and allows you to quickly enable it if it’s turned off, enhancing system security.

11. Hardware Health

Hardware Health scans for outdated device drivers and helps you update them to ensure optimal hardware performance and system stability.

12. Software Health

Software Health identifies outdated software applications installed on your PC and helps you update them to the latest versions, patching security vulnerabilities and improving software functionality.

13. Spyware Removal

Spyware Removal module scans your system for spyware, adware, and other malicious threats, and removes them to protect your privacy and system security.

14. Security Reinforce

Security Reinforce module strengthens system security by identifying and patching system weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

15. Vulnerability Fix

Vulnerability Fix scans for known Windows vulnerabilities and automatically downloads and installs necessary hotfixes and patches directly from Microsoft servers.

16. Disk Check

Disk Check module scans your hard drives for errors and attempts to repair them, preventing data loss and improving disk reliability.

Initiating and Managing Scans

Once you’ve configured your settings and selected your desired Care modules, you’re ready to initiate a scan.

Starting a Scan

Click the prominent “SCAN” button located in the center of the Advanced SystemCare interface to begin the scanning process.

Post-Scan Options and Automatic Actions

In the scan window, you’ll find five options to define what Advanced SystemCare should do after the scan is complete. These options directly control the post-scan behavior and address the core user need to “turn off after scanning” in a broader sense:

Auto fix: Automatically applies recommended fixes after the scan completes. This is the default behavior if no other option is selected.
Auto fix & shut down PC: Automatically applies fixes and then shuts down your computer. This option addresses the “turn off after scanning” intent directly by automating a shutdown after the process.
Auto fix & restart PC: Automatically applies fixes and then restarts your computer. Useful for changes that require a system reboot to take effect.
Auto fix & hibernate PC: Automatically applies fixes and then puts your computer into hibernation.
Auto fix & sleep PC: Automatically applies fixes and then puts your computer to sleep.

Selecting “Auto fix & shut down PC”, “Auto fix & restart PC”, “Auto fix & hibernate PC”, or “Auto fix & sleep PC” will effectively address the user’s need to have the system “turn off after scanning” by automating a system power state change after the scan and fix process is complete.

Understanding Scan Progress: The percentage displayed during a scan indicates the progress of the current module being scanned, not the overall scan progress across all selected modules.

Reviewing Scan Results: As each module completes its scan, you can click on the module name to view the detailed scan results before proceeding with fixes.

Applying Fixes and Managing Ignored Items

After the scan, Advanced SystemCare presents a “Fix” screen summarizing the detected issues.

Reviewing and Applying Fixes

Before clicking the “Fix” button, you can click on each module under the “Summary” section to review the detected problems in detail. This allows you to make informed decisions about which items to fix.

Ignoring Items

If you do not want to fix a specific item, right-click on it and select “Ignore“. This adds the item to the “Ignore List” and prevents it from being flagged in future scans.

The “Ignore” option is available for: Invalid shortcuts, Registry entries, System optimizations, Internet Boost, Outdated drivers, Outdated software, Spyware threats, System weaknesses, and Security holes.

Managing the Ignore List

To re-scan and fix ignored items, or update ignored hotfixes, access the “Ignore List” or “Vulnerability Fix” settings within the main Settings panel. Removing items from the Ignore List will ensure they are included in future scans.

Speeding Up Your PC with “Speed Up” Features

Advanced SystemCare’s “Speed Up” section provides additional tools to further enhance system performance.

Turbo Boost

Turbo Boost optimizes your computer by disabling unnecessary services and background applications, freeing up system resources for improved performance.

Turning Turbo Boost On/Off: Use the “Turn On/Turn Off” button to toggle Turbo Boost.
Startup Option: When Turbo Boost is off, you can hover over the button and check “Start at Windows startup” to automatically enable Turbo Boost each time you boot your computer.

Configuring Turbo Boost Modes

For customized Turbo Boost profiles, click the “Configure” link when Turbo Boost is off. You can select from predefined modes:

Work Mode: Optimizes for general productivity tasks.
Game Mode: Maximizes performance for gaming.
Economy Mode: Prioritizes power efficiency for laptops, extending battery life.

You can also manually select specific services and startup items to disable within each mode. The “Turn on Turbo Boost at Windows startup” option is also available in the configuration window.

Startup Optimizer

Startup Optimizer helps reduce boot times by managing startup programs, services, and scheduled tasks.

It provides recommendations on disabling or delaying startup items based on their impact on boot time and disable rates observed by other users. You can also manage browser startups and computer services from this module.

Hardware Accelerator

Hardware Accelerator assists in updating outdated, missing, or incorrect drivers, contributing to system stability and hardware performance.

If Driver Booster (another IObit product) is installed, clicking “Manage” will launch Driver Booster to handle driver updates.

App/Extension Cleaner

App/Extension Cleaner leverages IObit Uninstaller to remove unwanted applications, browser plugins, and extensions, freeing up disk space and improving browser performance.

Clicking “Manage” or “Check Now” will open IObit Uninstaller (if installed) to manage programs and extensions. If IObit Uninstaller is not installed, you’ll see an “Install Now” option.

Real-time TuneUp

Real-time TuneUp enables “Performance Monitor” and “Auto RAM Clean” to monitor system resources and automatically free up RAM in real-time. Auto RAM Clean is a Pro version feature.

More Optimization Tools

This section provides quick access to Pro-exclusive tools like Smart RAM, Internet Booster, Registry Cleaner, and Program Deactivator, and a shortcut to the Toolbox for accessing all available tools. Click the icon to open the Toolbox directly.

Enhancing Security with “Protect” Features

The “Protect” section in Advanced SystemCare offers a suite of features to bolster your PC’s security and privacy.

System Protection

System Protection provides an overview of your system’s antivirus and firewall status, allowing you to manage these protections through Windows Security settings. It also includes Anti-Spyware protection, available in the Pro version.

Privacy Protection

Privacy Protection includes features like Access Protection, Fingerprint Protection, and Anti-tracking to safeguard your personal data from trackers and privacy threats. Fingerprint Protection and Anti-tracking are Pro version features.

To configure settings for each privacy feature, hover your mouse to the right of the feature name, and a configure icon will appear.

Access Protection

Access Protection prevents unauthorized programs from accessing sensitive data. You can customize the types of data to protect. An autoblock feature for enhanced protection is available in the Pro version.

Fingerprint Protection

Fingerprint Protection disguises your online identity to enhance online privacy. It supports major browsers like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. You can select browsers to protect and manage trusted websites that are allowed to collect your digital fingerprint. Options to clear browsing data are also available.

Anti-tracking

Anti-tracking helps clear browsing data to prevent online tracking, targeted advertising, and privacy leaks. It supports a wide range of browsers, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi.

Browser Protection

Browser Protection offers features like Email Protection, Ads Removal, Surfing Protection, and Homepage Advisor to secure your browsing experience. Configure each feature by hovering to the right of its name and clicking the configure icon .

Note: Email Protection, Ads Removal, and Surfing Protection require the IObit Surfing Protection browser extension to be installed.

Email Protection

Email Protection guards your web-based emails (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail) against spam, phishing scams, and other email-borne threats. You can whitelist trusted email senders to prevent them from being flagged as suspicious.

Ads Removal

Ads Removal blocks annoying advertisements on web pages in supported browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox). You can whitelist specific websites if you want to allow ads on them.

Surfing Protection

Surfing Protection protects your browsers from online threats, securing your online activities. It supports Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer. You can blacklist specific websites to prevent access.

Homepage Advisor

Homepage Advisor monitors and prevents unauthorized changes to your browser homepage and search engine settings, notifying you of any changes and allowing you to revert them. It supports Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

Security & Repair Tools

Security & Repair Tools provides access to additional utilities like DNS Protector, Undelete, and Win Fix to further protect your PC and resolve system issues. Access the Toolbox for more tools by clicking the icon .

Keeping Software Up-to-Date with Software Updater

The “Software Updater” feature simplifies the process of updating important programs, ensuring you have the latest versions with security patches and feature enhancements. Pro version users can utilize the “Update All” function for one-click updates.

Action Center: Recommended Software

The “Action Center” recommends other reputable software from IObit and partners that can further enhance your PC’s security and performance. Pro users may find exclusive offers and discounts here.

You can hide recommended programs by clicking “Hide” at the bottom right of the Action Center window and redisplay them by clicking “Show” at the top right.

Toolbox: A Collection of Useful Utilities

The “Toolbox“, accessible from the top right corner of the main window, houses 24 specialized tools categorized into Featured Products, System Optimize, Security & Repair, and System Clean. Pro tools are marked with “Pro“. Some tools require an initial download before use.

For quick access to frequently used tools, hover over a downloaded tool and click to create a desktop shortcut and/or pin it to the Quick Launch bar.

Note: Smart RAM also offers a “Start at Windows Startup” setting, configurable within its tool interface.

Featured Products in Toolbox

The “Featured Products” section lists standalone IObit applications and partner programs for convenient access and download. These are separate installations from Advanced SystemCare.

The list includes popular tools like: iTop VPN, iTop Data Recovery, DualSafe Password Manager, iTop Private Browser, IObit Uninstaller, Driver Booster, IObit Malware Fighter, Smart Defrag, IObit Software Updater, and Protected Folder.

System Optimize Tools in Toolbox

The “System Optimize” category in Toolbox provides tools dedicated to enhancing system performance:

IObit Smart RAM: (Pro) Monitors and optimizes memory usage by reclaiming unused RAM blocks.
IObit Internet Booster: (Pro) Optimizes network settings for faster internet speeds. Includes a restore feature to revert changes.
IObit Program Deactivator: Disables unnecessary program services, startup items, and scheduled tasks to improve performance.
IObit MyWin10: Specifically for Windows 10, to fix common issues and configure settings. Found under “Win Fix” in Toolbox for Windows 10 users.
IObit Registry Defrag: Compacts and optimizes the Windows Registry. Close all running applications before using.
IObit System Information: Displays detailed system hardware and software information. Exportable to .txt or .html files.
IObit Auto Shutdown: Schedules automatic shutdown, restart, sleep, or hibernate actions for your PC.
ASC Portable Version: Creates a portable version of Advanced SystemCare for use on other PCs.

Security & Repair Tools in Toolbox

The “Security & Repair” section in Toolbox offers tools to enhance system security and troubleshoot issues:

IObit Win Fix: (Pro) Analyzes and repairs Windows operating system problems. Use with caution if unfamiliar with listed items.
IObit FaceID: Uses facial recognition to detect and capture images of intruders accessing your PC. Requires a webcam.
IObit Context Menu Manager: Manages context menu items for a cleaner and faster context menu.
IObit Disk Doctor: Scans for and repairs disk and file system errors, similar to the Windows chkdsk /f command.
IObit System Control: Allows customization and modification of various operating system settings.
IObit Undelete: Recovers deleted files, even after emptying the Recycle Bin. Cannot recover files shredded by file shredder tools.
IObit DNS Protector: Protects system DNS settings from malware modification.
IObit Default Program: Easily sets default programs for various file types and actions.

System Clean Tools in Toolbox

The “System Clean” category in Toolbox provides tools for cleaning and decluttering your system:

IObit Registry Cleaner: (Pro) Removes unnecessary registry files and data. Includes a restore feature to undo changes if needed.
IObit Disk Cleaner: (Pro) Analyzes and cleans selected disks. Offers options to remove files to Recycle Bin or delete directly (with recovery option from Recovery Center).
IObit File Shredder: Securely and permanently deletes files, preventing recovery. Supports wiping free disk space.
IObit Empty Folder Scanner: Finds and deletes empty folders. Note that some empty folders are necessary for system or program functionality and may be recreated.
IObit Shortcut Fixer: Scans for and repairs invalid shortcuts and references.
IObit Cloned File Scanner: Finds and helps you remove duplicate files based on name and size. Exercise caution and ensure files are unnecessary before deleting.
IObit Large File Finder: Identifies large files consuming disk space, allowing you to remove unused large files to free up space.
IObit Process Manager: Manages running processes and services, displaying system performance metrics.

Monitoring System Performance with Performance Monitor

Performance Monitor provides a real-time overview of system resource usage, including RAM, CPU, and Disk usage. It helps you quickly assess your system’s status and identify resource-intensive processes.

You can maximize or minimize Performance Monitor using the arrow icons at the top right corner.

In the maximized view, you can see detailed information about processes consuming high resources. You can end processes directly by clicking or selecting a process and clicking “End Task“.

The “Metrics” tab provides more detailed system information, including CPU, Mainboard, GPU temperatures, and Fan Speed.

Performance Monitor also offers quick action icons at the bottom left:

Clean RAM: Frees up memory.
Scan: Initiates a scan with Advanced SystemCare.
Turbo Boost: Toggles Turbo Boost on/off.
Screenshot: Takes a screenshot. Hotkey can be customized via the dropdown arrow.

Rescue Center: Restoring System Changes

Rescue Center provides rollback options to undo changes made by Advanced SystemCare, minimizing potential issues.

Rescue Options:

Rescue Registry: Reverts changes made by Registry Clean and System Optimization. View details and undo changes.
Rescue Internet Boost: Reverts changes made by Internet Boost.
Rescue Registry Defrag: Reverts changes made by Registry Defrag.
System Restore: Manages system restore points. Create new, view, or remove existing restore points (latest restore point cannot be removed).
Rescue Startup Optimization: Reverts changes made by Startup Optimization.
Rescue Security Reinforce: Reverts changes made by Security Reinforce.

Managing Ignored Items with Ignore List

The “Ignore List“, found in Settings, allows you to manage items excluded from scan results. Removing items from the Ignore List will include them in future scans.

Modules covered by Ignore List: Privacy Sweep, Junk Files Clean, Spyware Removal, Registry Clean, Startup Optimization, System Optimization, Browser Cookies, Internet Boost, Shortcuts Fix, Security Reinforce, Hardware Health, Software Health.

Cookie Management:

Advanced SystemCare intelligently categorizes cookies into “Cookies to Delete” and “Cookies to Keep“. You can move cookies between these lists using the arrow icons and to customize cookie handling for privacy.

Technical Support Resources

For assistance and further information, Advanced SystemCare offers several support channels:

FAQs: Consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for quick answers to common questions.
IObit Forums: Engage with the community and technical staff on the IObit Forums for discussions and support.
Online Feedback: Contact IObit support directly via the online feedback form for email assistance.

Thank You to the Advanced SystemCare Community

IObit extends gratitude to Advanced SystemCare users, beta testers, forum administrators, moderators, and volunteer translators for their contributions to the product’s development and improvement.

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Advanced SystemCare, empowering users to effectively utilize its features for optimal PC performance and security, and to configure its post-scan behavior to align perfectly with their needs and preferences, including options to effectively “turn off after scanning” through automated shutdown or sleep functionalities.