The first time that you use QuickClean you must select the items that you want to clean. Once you set it up, QuickClean saves your settings so that anytime you want to clean your PC, you can do so quickly. You can also change your settings whenever you want.
You can set up QuickClean to clean your PC automatically. The default setting is every Tuesday at 4:00AM. When you create a schedule, you decide the date and frequency that QuickClean runs on your PC. For example, you can schedule QuickClean to clean your Recycle Bin every Sunday at 9:00 P.M.
You can use QuickClean to clean these items:
| Select this... | To clean... |
|---|---|
| Recycle Bin | Files in the Recycle Bin. |
| Shortcuts | Broken shortcuts that do not have a program associated with them. |
| Temporary Files | Files stored in temporary folders. |
| Windows History | Files in the Recent Documents folder of the user logged in to Windows. |
| Lost File Fragments | File fragments on your PC. |
| ActiveX Controls |
ActiveX controls that are no longer used. ActiveX is a software component that adds functionality to a program or web page. Most ActiveX controls are harmless; however, some might capture information from your PC. |
| Registry |
Registry information in Microsoft Windows for programs that no longer exist on your PC. The registry is a database where Windows stores its configuration information. It contains profiles for each PC user and information about system hardware, installed programs, and property settings. Windows continually references this information during its operation. |
| Cookies |
Files that are usually stored as temporary files when you use Internet Explorer. A cookie is a small file that contains information, including a user name and the current date and time, which is stored on the PC of a person browsing the web. Cookies are used primarily by websites to identify users who have previously registered on or visited the site; however, they can also be a source of information for hackers. |
| Cache |
Cached files that accumulate as you browse web pages using Internet Explorer. These files are usually stored as temporary files in a cache folder. A cache folder is a temporary storage area on your PC. To increase web browsing speed and efficiency, your browser can retrieve a web page from its cache (rather than from over the Internet) the next time you want to view it. |
| History | Browser information that accumulates as you use Internet Explorer. |
| Deleted Items (in your email) | Deleted email from Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express/Windows Mail. |
| Sent Items (in your email) | Sent email from Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express/Windows Mail. |