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Introduction ......................................................................................4What is Norman System Speedup? .......................................................4

Features .................................................................................................5

Why use Norman System Speedup? .....................................................6

Installation ........................................................................................7System Requirements .............................................................................7

Installing ...................................................................................................7

Using the program ..........................................................................8Home ........................................................................................................8

System Cleaner .......................................................................................9Junk Files ...............................................................................................9Registry Cleaner .....................................................................................9Privacy Cleaner ......................................................................................9Smart Defragmenter ..............................................................................10System Restore ....................................................................................10How to select a System Restore point?....................................................10

System Optimizer .................................................................................. 11Startup Manager ................................................................................... 11NetState ............................................................................................... 11Process Manager .................................................................................. 11Service Manager ................................................................................... 11Uninstaller ............................................................................................ 11

Tools .......................................................................................................12File tuneup ...........................................................................................12Advanced Utilities ..................................................................................12Super Utilities .......................................................................................13Drivers .................................................................................................13Internet Defense ...................................................................................13File Recovery........................................................................................13System Information ...............................................................................13

Settings ..................................................................................................14

Scheduler ...............................................................................................14How to operate the Scheduler? ...............................................................14

Program Registration ..................................................................15Purchasing the Program .......................................................................15

Purchase while using the trial version .....................................................15

Product Registration .............................................................................15During installation ..................................................................................15

Support ...........................................................................................16Contact Us ............................................................................................16

Payment, Technical and Sales Enquiries .................................................16

Uninstalling ............................................................................................16

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System SpeedUPUser Guide Table of Contents

System SpeedUPUser Guide Introduction

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IntroductionWhat is Norman System Speedup?If you think your computer is slow, help is at hand. Norman System Speedup is a new computer opti-mization and error repair utility that dramatically improves the computer performance.

Regularly cleaning your computer could save you costly maintenance fees down the road. It’s com-mon to fill space on a computer’s hard disk with games, productivity programs, or files, like music files, digital photos, video clips, or other Internet files. Some industry studies believe that we use less than ten percent of the programs installed on our computer.

While deleting programs is relatively easy, many novice computer users believe they can be removed by simply deleting their icon on the desktop. This does not work, as it’s only a shortcut to the real pro-gram, which consists of many files. And keep in mind that you can do damage to your computer’s per-formance if you happen to delete a program folder from your hard disk, because you don’t think you need it. Norman System Speedup is the utility you need to safely - and easily - remove old or unused programs and files from your Windows-based computer.

Norman System Speedup includes a System Cleaner, a System Optimizer, and a wide range of System Tools designed exclusively to boost computer performance. Both beginners and experienced users will enjoy the available features and options and the simple application interface. With the click of a button all common computer errors can be fixed. How does it do this? In short, Norman System Speedup offers a Registry Cleaner to detect and remove all bad entries from the computer, it opti-mizes Windows for faster startup and stops runaway processes that may take up all of the processor cycles. It also includes a Junk Files Cleaner to remove unused files and traces of online activities, like browser history, cookies, temporary files, logs, invalid links, and many more. The best part is that it’s small (less than 3 MB) and fast and furious (normally it takes less than a minute to scan and fix).



Features

Home

• System Status

• One-Click for Cleanup

• Scheduler - PowerPC

- Startup Optimizer

• Shutdown after Cleanup

• System Report

- System Information

- Statistics

- Program Settings

• Language selection

• Wipe Junk Files 5x Securely

• Show Toolbar

• Automatic updates

• Boot Report on PC Startup

• Exclusion List

System Cleaner

• Junk Files

• Registry Cleaner - Privacy Cleaner

- Smart Defragmenter

• System Restore

System Optimizer

• Startup Manager - NetState

• Process Manager

• Service Manager

• Uninstaller

Tools

• Tuneup - File Tuneup

• Duplicate File Scanner

• Zero-Sized File Scanner

• Empty Folders Scanner

• Disk Analyzer

• Registry Backup/Restore

• File/ Folder Backup - Advanced Utilities

• File Shredder

• Disk Wiper

• File Encryption/Decryption

• Registry Defrag

• MBR Backup/Restore

• Repair Network (LSP) - Super Utilities

• Force Copy File

• Internet Explorer Manager

• Disk Doctor

• Right Click Menu Manager - Drivers

- Internet Defense

- File Recovery

- System Information



Why use Norman System Speedup?Simply, Norman System Speedup will get the most out of your computer and make it new again. The best part is that it’s small, fast and furious (normally it takes less than a minute to run). It is the most advanced and easy-to-use utility on the market.

Norman System Speedup suits all kinds of users - from novices who will appreciate the one-click opti-mization to more advanced users who probably will experiment with any setting. Temp files remover, registry cleaners and startup program controls are the most common features of these utilities, and these basics work in Norman System Speedup more quickly and easily than most other. However, the application also offers great add-on tools that you don’t usually see in a utility program. It offers a vari-ety of Internet and program acceleration tweaks as well as Windows performance enhancers.

System SpeedUPUser Guide Installation


InstallationSystem Requirements• Windows® XP (32 bit), Windows® 7 and Vista (32 or 64 bit)

• 300MHz or higher processor

• 256 MB of RAM

• 12 MB of hard disk space

• Internet access is required to download product updates and upgrades

InstallingDownloading the installer

Download the installer (the setup file) and save it to a convenient location on your computer. (The desktop area is recommended).

The Norman System Speedup installer file name is normansetup.exe.

NOTE You should backup your data if you have not already done so. A critical component of securing your computer involves protecting your data against emergencies and unexpected circumstances (natural disaster, hardware failure, stolen equipment, etc).

While Norman System Speedup is designed to clean and optimize your system, it cannot protect you from physical dangers so this would be an excellent time to learn about data and files back up.

Running the installer

1. a) Windows XP / Windows Server 2003

- Login to your computer with a user account that have administrator privileges.

- Locate the installer that you have downloaded and double-click to run it

- Select language and click OK

b) Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008/Windows 7

- Locate and right-click the installer that you have downloaded.

- Select Run as Administrator from the menu that appears.

- Click Allow when prompted by the UAC (User Account Control).

- Select language and click OK

2. Make the following selections:

- Select language for the installation.

- Select a folder for where you want to install the program.

- Select Create System Restore Point. (Recommended.)

- Select Launch the program when the installation is completed. (Recommended.)

• Click Next to complete the installation.

• Click Cancel to exit the setup wizard if you do not wish to proceed. Stopping the process at this point will not harm your computer and nothing will be installed.

3. Installation completed

Click the Norman System Speedup icon to open the application and to run your first system scan.

System SpeedUPUser Guide Using the program


Using the programHomeHome: Opens the Home screen.

System Cleaner: Opens the File Cleaner and Registry Cleaner options screen described in more detail in the System Cleaner section of this manual.

System Optimizer: Loads all Start Up items and color codes them by a risk factor: Required, Not Required, Users Choice, Unknown and Harmful. Each item includes information which can be sorted or sized for readability and is useful to judge the items worth. These include Program name, Description, Location and Suggested Action.

Tools: Opens the Drivers List and Uninstaller options screen described in more detail in the Tools sec-tion of this manual.

Start Scan: It start the scan and finds errors on your computer. It displays also the Last Error Scan.

System Status: It displays the status of your System. There are three levels: Attention, Bad and Good. The Attention warning means that your System needs to be scanned. The Bad means that your PC contains errors that must be cleaned in order to boost PC performance and speed. The Good means that your PC is running at peak performance and no action is needed.

Scheduler Settings: Open the Scheduler Settings Wizard. It allows you to schedule scans to keep your computer 100% free of unwanted and unused files.

Statistics: The statistics gives an overview of the Errors Found to Date, Errors Fix to Date and num-ber of Total Scans Performed.

Cleanup: The cleanup section shows the locations (Junk Files, Registry Clean, Smart Defragmenter and Internet Defense), the scan progress and the problems found. Click the Start Scan to scan through these locations and click the Settings link to see the custom settings.

Help: Opens the included Help manual.

Settings: Displays additional program settings described in more detail in the Settings section of this manual.

System Information: Provides expanded and easy-to-read information about the entire computer sys-tem, such as user name, computer name, OS, System Up Time, System Start up time, Service Pack, Installation Date, CPU and Memory information.

Installed version: Display the version of the software you have installed.

Buy: Opens the upgrade page at Norman website.



System Cleaner

Junk FilesOpens the Junk Files cleaner dialog. Do you know what’s on your computer or how it got there? System Cleaner was designed to show you and help keeping your computer running clean. Over time one tends to forget how many programs that are installed, uninstalled or deleted, the number of files that were copied, and so on. Where does all that garbage go? It is still there. System Cleaner is designed to help you recover the space that this garbage is taking up on your hard drives.

• Click Run Cleaner to scan for unused files that are taking up valuable space on the hard disk.

• From User-Defined Path Settings you can add files or folders that you want this program to re-move. For example, you can add the Temp (Temporary) folder which contain files that was created when certain programs were run or installed.

• With the Junk Files Cleaner results page you can easily see the list of Junk Files found on each section of your computer. Click the Run Cleaner button to clean the files detected. Click the Close button if you wish to leave and return to the Home section on the application.

• The option Create System Restore Point before Cleaning Junk Files allows you to create a System Restore Point on your computer. If you want to revert to a previous restore point, you can run the Windows System Restore.

Registry CleanerOpens the Registry Cleaner dialog. In short, this feature scans and fixes common registry errors, as well as cleaning the Most Recent Used (MRU) files. The Windows Registry is a set of data files used to help Windows controlling hardware, software, the user’s environment, the looks and user experence of the Windows interface, and where programs store their data. Over time parts of the reg-istry become invalid or points to locations that no longer exist.

With Registry Cleaner you can find and solve all the registry problems, that can cause errors and unwanted behavior, with a few simple mouse clicks.

• Click Registry Manager to back-up your Registry.

• Click Find Errors to find registry errors on your system.

• From the Registry Cleaner results page you can easily view the list of errors that was found on each of the sections scanned by the Registry Cleaner. Click Clean Errors to clean the detected files. Click Close to return to the application’s Home page.

• The option Create System Restore Point before Cleaning Junk Files allows you to create a System Restore Point on your computer. If you want to revert to a previous restore point, you can run the Windows System Restore.

Privacy CleanerOpens the Privacy Cleaner option screen. In short, this feature scans, cleans and removes completely your Internet activity history and surfing traces and other privacy issues.

• From the Smart Defragmenter results dialog you can easily view the list of privacy issues found on each of the sections. Click Run Cleaner to remove the privacy issues from your computer. Click Close to return to the application’s Home page.



Smart DefragmenterOpens the Smart Defrag dialog. Over time and with regular use, files and folders on a computer’s hard disk break down or become fragmented. This can cause the system to run slowly and experienc-ing process issues. Defragmenting the computer generally improves the retrieval time and the overall performance.

From the Smart Defragmenter results dialog you can easily view the list of files and folders that was found on each of the sections scanned by Smart Defrag. Click Start Defrag to defrag the detected files and folders. Click Close to return to the application’s Home page.

Note Do NOT use Smart Defragmenter or other defragment utility with SSD (Solid State Drives).

System RestoreThis feature gives an instant view of the System Restore Points on your computer and it allows you to remove any of them. The Restore Points contain information about registry settings and other sys-tem information that Windows uses. If you want to revert to a previous restore point, you must run the Windows System Restore.

How to select a System Restore point?To restore Windows to a previous point, using System Restore, please follow these steps (they may vary depending on the Windows version installed on your computer):

1. Log on to Windows as an Administrator.

2. Windows XP

Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Sys-tem Restore. System Restore starts. Or you can type c:\windows\system32\restore\rstrui.exe into the run box and hit enter.

Windows Vista

There are two places that you can use the system restore feature from. From within Windows, you can just type restore into the Start menu search box, and you will immediately see System Restore at the top of the start menu. Or you can type rstrui into the search box and hit enter.

Windows 7

Start at the Control Panel, select System and Security, and then select Recovery. You can begin the system restore operation by clicking on System Restore.

3. A dialog where you can choose to roll back the system to a previous restore point appears.

It is recommended that you select the most recent or recommended system restore point in the list.

4. Confirm the Restore Point.

The previous Windows configuration is restored and the computer is restarted.

5. Follow the next steps as described on-screen.

If you successfully restored your computer to a previous state, and the computer is performing as it should be, you have finished the restore.



System Optimizer

Startup ManagerWhen you restart the computer you must patiently wait, while all sorts of programs, helper apps, widgets, and remnants of forgotten installations are launched. The Startup Manager improves the computer startup time. With this feature you can delete entries in the startup file, export the startup programs list and scan for new entries.

NOTE We strongly recommend that you take caution using this feature to avoid corrupting the restart pro-cess in any way.

NetStateNetState gives an instant view of the network status, and programs running on the computer that are connected to the Internet. This feature allows you to terminate unwanted programs that are connected to the Internet.

Process ManagerThe Process Manager provides a list of active processes, including the names of their owning account, and you can end running processes. The unique capability of Process Explorer is useful for obtaining insight into the way Windows and applications work. It enables users to terminate and refresh processes.

Service ManagerThe Service manager gives you an instant view of the status for critical service functions and opera-tions. A Windows Service is a long-running executable that performs specific functions and which is designed not to require user intervention. Windows services can be configured to start when the operating system is restarted, and run in the background as long as Windows is running, or they can be started manually when required. Once a service is installed, it can be managed by launching the Service Manager screen.

The management console of the Services Manager provides a brief description of the service func-tions and displays the path to the service executable, its current status, startup type, dependencies and the account under which the service is running. It enables users to start, stop, uninstall or refresh services.

UninstallerThe Uninstaller gives you an instant and comprehensive view of the programs installed on the com-puter, and allows users to easily uninstall the programs on the hard disk.

Every program you install creates one or more entries on the Windows Registry to make a future removal easier. Uninstaller is designed so that you can easily remove software from your computer and identify programs that should no longer point to valid locations.

It is true that Windows includes an Add/Remove programs applet in the Control Panel dialog, but this applet is virtually powerless on its own. Try this: Run Uninstaller and install it on your system. Install two or more programs and uninstall them with their own uninstallers (from add/remove). Now, run Uninstaller Plus and check for new additions. You will most likely find some leftover files, like game saves, some directories, some log files, etc. This is why Uninstaller is a must for a clean and complete software uninstallation.



ToolsNorman System Speedup provides a wide range of useful utilities to speed up and optimize your computer. To learn more about these handy utilities, place the computer’s pointer device to one of the buttons.

File tuneup• Duplicate File Scanner

This feature scans and removes all duplicate files on your system. It will free disk space.

• Zero-Sized File ScannerThis feature finds zero-sized files on your system. It can also remove such unused files.

• Empty Folders ScannerThis feature finds empty folders on your system. It can also remove such unused folders.

• Disk AnalyzerThis feature analyzes your hard disk and reports the disk space usage of your files and folders.

• Registry Backup/RestoreThis feature will allow you to Backup, Restore and Defrag the Windows Registry. Defrag the Regis-try to speed up your computer

• File/ Folder BackupThis feature allows you to Back up and Restore files on this computer.

Advanced Utilities• File Shredder

The File Shredder is a powerful feature to securely and permanently remove unwanted files. Files deleted with the File Shredder cannot be recovered.

• Disk WiperThe Disk Wiper is a handy feature to completely erase your data held on your hard disk. This fea-ture will make sure that no-one can recover sensitive data you thought was deleted!

• File Encryption/DecryptionThis feature encrypts your files and protects them from unauthorized access.

• Registry DefragThis feature will allow you to Backup, Restore and Defrag the Windows Registry. Defrag the Regis-try to speed up your computer

• MBR Backup/RestoreThis feature will help you to modify the MBR and save the changes. You can also compare the cur-rent MBR to its backup to check if the MBR has been modified.

• Repair Network (LSP)This feature will help you to fix a damager Network. If your Network is working properly, it is strongly recommended that you keep the current settings.



Super Utilities• Force Copy File

This feature enables to copy any locked file and save it to any path.

• Internet Explorer ManagerThis feature allows you to scan your hard disk and find files you have deleted earlier. You can recover some of the deleted files and same them to your computer.

• Disk DoctorThis feature will allow you to analyze the hard disk for errors.

• Right Click Menu ManagerThis feature will help you to easily manage items from the right-click menu.

Drivers• Drivers are what communicate between a piece of hardware and your operating system. This fea-

ture receives detailed information on the PC driver performance, allowing users to better maintain the software drivers and better avoid the possibility of software or hardware failure.

Internet Defense• This feature will allow you to trust or not trust ActiveX, Spyware, tracking cookies and restrict the

actions of potentially dangerous sites on the Internet.

File Recovery• This feature allows you to scan your hard disk and find files you have deleted earlier. You can

recover some of the deleted files and save them to your computer.

System Information• The System Information provides expanded and easy-to-read information about your entire com-

puter system, such as user name, computer name, OS, System Up Time, System Start up time, Service Pack, Installation Date, CPU and Memory information.



SettingsFrom settings you can manage program configurations, like language, update notifications, restart reports, program alerts, and erase junk files in a secure manner.

SchedulerYou can configure the Scheduler to scan the system automatically. We recommend that you schedule system scans to keep your computer free from unwanted files and files that are not in use.

How to operate the Scheduler?

1. Click on Scheduler is Enabled/Disabled from the Home page to open the Scheduler Settings Wizard.

2. Select Enable Scheduler to edit the scan settings. Select Disable Scheduler if you want to deac-tivate the scheduler. Click Next to perform additional tasks.

• Single scan

• Daily scan

• Weekly scan

3. Select options from this dialog to configure your scan preferences.

System SpeedUPUser Guide Program Registration


Program RegistrationThank you for choosing Norman System Speedup as an integral part of your computer program kit. By using the Norman System Speedup, you become a member of a powerful new culture embracing the fight against slow computers.

Purchasing the Program

Purchase while using the trial version Open Norman System Speedup and click Buy Now from the main page. This will take you to Norman’s website and the upgrade page.

You can also navigate to our website yourself to buy the product:

www.norman.com/products

Product Registration

During installationEnter your license number during the program installation. If you are a trial version user, click Next to continue with the installation process, or Buy Now to purchase a registration license number.

System SpeedUPUser Guide Support


SupportContact Us

Payment, Technical and Sales Enquiries Please visit our website for contact details, in order to call us or send an inquiry by email. Please enclose the purchase reference number you received if you purchased our products via web.

www.norman.com/support/

UninstallingNOTE You must be logged in as a computer administrator to uninstall the program.

1. Click Start from the system tray of your computer’s desktop.

2. Click All Programs.

3. Select Norman System Speedup from the program menu.

4. Select the Uninstall link as shown below (Windows XP) or right click the Uninstall link (Windows Vista), and then select Run as Administrator from the right-click menu

5. Select Remove.

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