Tidy out your slow PC. Let Trend Micro boost your computer performance and get it running just like new. Follow these three easy steps.

Set up PC Health Checkup

Trend Micro's PC Health Checkup feature will help you find opportunities to improve your device's performance. Follow these recommended settings:

1. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings .
2. Click Security & Tuneup Controls, then click PC Health Checkup.

   

3. Select everything under:
   • Check for security vulnerabilities - this will make sure your PC stays up-to-date and properly configured for safety
   • Check for unneeded system files - this will improve system performance and will eliminate files that may contain your behavior on the Internet

   Don't forget to include:

   • Check for potentially incompatible programs
   • Check for unprotected browser passwords
   • Include PC Health Checkup with Quick Scan and Full Scan
4. Click Apply, then click OK to save changes.

 

Trend Micro will check these items every time you run a scan.

Scan and Optimize

After applying the best settings, run the PC Health Checkup and follow its recommendations.

1. Open Trend Micro, then click the Device tab.
2. Click Start beside PC Health Checkup to run a scan.

   

3. Once finished, results will display suggested improvements. You can:
   • reduce computer startup time
   • regain disk space
   • remove duplicate files

Make It Automatic

Trend Micro can help you decide the best time to do a scan. Turn On the Smart schedule and let the app scan your PC when needed.

1. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings .
2. Click Security & Tuneup Controls > Scheduled Scans.
3. Put a check beside Conduct a scheduled scan of the computer, then choose Smart schedule.

   

Trend Micro will automatically run a scan if it detects your device needs a virus check or PC tuning.

See also

• How to clean your Android phone
• More about PC Health Checkup