Summary:

As you work on your computer and browse the Internet, you leave behind traces. These traces may be in the form of temporary files placed on your hard drive, lists of recently used files in programs, lists of recently visited websites, etc. Anyone who has access to your computer can view what you have done and where you have been. Using the System Optimizer, you can protect your privacy by removing all traces of your activity, including the Internet history, address bar history, Internet temporary files (cache), and cookie files.

The System Optimizer can also delete unnecessary files to help improve computer performance. Windows stores many files on your computer without you being aware of them. Most files are useful, and even required, for your computer to operate properly. However, other files are not necessary and consume valuable space on your hard drive. Even with today's large hard drives, these unnecessary files can impair your computer's performance.

 

This article applies to:

Products	Platforms
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete and Premium	Windows

 

Solution:

To run System Optimizer:

1. From the system tray, double-click the Webroot icon.
   
   The main interface displays.
   
    
2. Click the Utilities gear icon.
   
    
3. Click the System Control tab.
    
4. Click the Run System Optimizer button.
   
   The optimizer launches, displaying a progress report that describes what it is doing.
   
   
   When the Optimization is complete, the scan window closes and takes you back to Webroot's main menu.

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