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Table of Contents Table of Contents Copyright 2 Support 5 System requirements 6 Serial number 7 Tips for Program Help 8 More about MAGIX MAGIX Online World - the services MAGIX News Center 9 9 10 Introduction What is MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011? Features Overview of the program screen 11 11 11 13 1-click quick maintenance 14 Program functions at a glance PC Check Increase performance Free up memory Secure data Configure Windows Info - My PC Save power 15 15 18 20 23 24 30 35 Functions in
Table of Contents Data shredder Burn backup Drive backup Restore drive with boot disc System restore 52 54 61 63 67 Additional features and settings MAGIX PC Check Live File filter Recorder and media information Help menu 71 71 74 75 77 Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions What is a backup? Safe mode Problems during boot-up? PC turns off on its own Windows XP repair function Windows Vista repair function Start file rescue from CD 80 80 80 81 83 83 85 86 MAGIX services in detail magix.
Support Support If you experience any problems with your software, please contact our support team: Support website: http://support.magix.net This website takes you to the MAGIX user service page; the following free offers are also featured there: • FAQs (frequently asked questions) and general tricks and tips. In most cases, you’ll find the solution to your problem here. If not, use the email support form. • Email support form: Use the special form to inform our support staff about your system.
System requirements Mail: MAGIX Development Support, P.O. Box 20 09 14, 01194 Dresden, Germany North America Sales Department: 9 am to 4 pm EST Mon-Fri Phone: 1-305-722-5810 Support request via email: http://support.magix.net/contact/us Here you can find a summary of our technical support telephone numbers: http://support.magix.
Serial number Serial number A serial number is included with each product, and although it is not required for the installation of the software, it does enable access to additional bonus services. Please store this number in a safe place. What can a serial number do? A serial number ensures that your copy of MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 is clearly assigned to you and only you, and it makes improved and more targeted customer service possible.
Tips for Program Help Tips for Program Help The program help contains hints on how to use the program and lots of additional information. Many important terms are indicated in the text in italics and an explanation to them is reached by clicking on them. Context help: Press the "F1" key at any point in the opened program and help will open with the matching help topic (context help). Search function: To find out information on specific words, use the search function.
More about MAGIX More about MAGIX MAGIX Online World - the services Discover the possibilities of MAGIX Online World. MAGIX Online Album MAGIX Online Album lets you publish your photos and videos directly on the Internet. You can also play your music as MP3s in the Online Album. Create your personal album website in no time with your own Internet address, and showcase everything that's fun about multimedia to the world.
More about MAGIX Catooh If your project is missing pictures, videos, DVD menus, sounds, or samples, then you should have a look at the huge selection available at Catooh. There you'll be able to buy media in excellent quality for low prices: DVD menus, Slideshow Maker styles, decorative elements, 3D power effects, 3D transition series, MAGIX Soundpools, songs, ringtones... Perfectly suited to all MAGIX photo, video, and music projects.
Introduction Introduction What is MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011? MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 is an optimization, tuning and help tool for modern Windows PCs which helps you analyze and fix common system-dependent problems as well as optimize internal settings. It also offers functions for individual adjustment of the operating system that work using Windows' own settings functions by supplementing or grouping them in different ways.
Introduction Windows appearance Adjust the appearance of your Windows operating system according to your wishes: select how your start menu should look like, which animations and effects may be used, how fonts are to be displayed, etc. (view page 24) Info - My PC This area (view page 30) is accessible via the task manager (familiar from Windows) with advanced functions for more influence and a better overview of facts about your PC and its activities.
Introduction Overview of the program screen Help menu: (view page 77) Important options for MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 are available in this menu. PC Check: (view page 15) Do a complete system check to locate problems that slow your PC's performance and to protect you against data loss. Increase performance: (view page 18) Optimize your PC's start, performance, and stability. Free up memory: (view page 20) Reclaim disk space, optimize your data storage, restore files, or delete them irrevocably.
1-click quick maintenance Update program: All installed programs will be checked for newer versions. All programs will be listed in the online overview, and if online updates exist, these will be displayed. 1-click quick maintenance With the 1-click quick maintenance feature in MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, which can be accessed via a desktop icon and the program folder, you can conduct basic maintenance functions without having to open the program.
Program functions at a glance Program functions at a glance This chapter will provide you with an overview of the functions available in MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 and where to find them. For comprehensive functions, you will find detailed descriptions under "Functions in detail" (view page 36). PC Check Optimize your PC with just a few clicks - fully automatically! After the check is complete, all of the problems on the PC are displayed so that you may select which optimizations should be carried out.
Program functions at a glance small "i" button shows even more information when the mouse cursor is held over it. Click on "More" and the test results for the respective area will be explained: What has been tested, and what needs to be optimized. Recommended solution: This displays the functions that could solve the problem. Click these buttons to start the corresponding processes. "Fix all problems" may be activated to solve all problems in a single process.
Program functions at a glance Remove junk files: Many programs create temporary files on the hard drive. Normally, these are only needed by these programs for a short time and my be deleted afterwards to increase performance. This process normally only takes place to a lesser degree. With this check, you can conveniently remove temporary files and reclaim memory on your PC. Remove Internet tracks Visiting websites leaves hard-to-get-rid-of, hidden and undesired tracks in various system folders.
Program functions at a glance With just a few clicks, you may defragment hard disks to accelerate access to data, and your PC in general. Individual parts of a file are ordered during defragmentation in such a way, so that they are located next to each other on the hard drive, and may be found by the hard disk reader in one query. Defragment Windows registry: Constant reading and writing processes in the registry database make the registry files larger and larger.
Program functions at a glance Defragment drives Individual parts of a file are ordered during defragmentation in such a way, so that they are located next to each other on the hard drive, and may be found by the hard disk reader in one query. With just a few clicks, you may defragment hard disks (view page 38) to accelerate access to data, and speed up your PC in general. Clean registry Start MAGIX Registry Cleaner (view page 39), with which you may clean your computer's registry.
Program functions at a glance Browser settings Optimize Internet Explorer: This function optimizes Microsoft Internet Explorer for Internet with a broadband connection (e.g. DSL). Optimize Mozilla Firefox: This function will optimize Mozilla Firefox for Internet with a broadband connection (e.g. DSL). Network settings Activate network optimization: General settings applicable in Windows for accessing the Internet, no matter which browser is used, are optimized to accelerate surfing.
Program functions at a glance Delete old system restore points: Check here if you would like to delete all old system restore points. Simultaneously, a new restore point of the current system is created. Click here to start the cleaning process. Cancel: If you would like to abort the cleaning process, please click on "Cancel". Data manager This function (view page 47) helps identify files and folders that use the most memory.
Program functions at a glance Delete download history: Deletes the list of downloaded files. Click here to start the cleaning process. Uninstall programs With MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 you can list all installed programs and uninstall them if you no longer need them. You can often make your PC faster by deleting old programs that you no longer use. Hint: It is important to uninstall a program that you want to remove from your PC.
Program functions at a glance Secure data Protect data from being lost or accessed by others! This function enables individual files or drives to be backed up. Burn backup Here you can save data (single files or folders) from your hard drive and networks as a backup. A dialog for compiling media (view page 53)opens. Create drive backup If you want to back up entire hard drives or individual partitions, etc.
Program functions at a glance This is how you can create a password: • In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, go to "Secure Data" and select "Program password". • Check off "Activate password protection for MAGIX PC Check and Tuning". • Enter a desired password in "Enter password:". • Please enter the password again under "Confirm password". • Click on "Accept password" to set it.
Program functions at a glance Show all files: Windows hides some files and folders so that they cannot be changed or deleted accidentally by users. If you need to see these files after all you can activate this setting to make all files visible. Delete immediately - do not add to recycle bin (Windows XP): Normally, files are moved into the Recycle Bin when they are deleted conventionally. This makes it easy to restore a file.
Program functions at a glance Delete swapfile on shutdown (Windows XP): To free up storage space and ensure that no one can secretly view the file, you can delete the swapfile when shutting down windows. Activate boot file defrag: Boot files (files required for starting up the PC) are automatically defragmented and optimized. This accelerates the boot process, i.e. startup of the operating system.
Program functions at a glance Start menu Activate classic start menu: If you prefer the classic Windows start menu, you may restore it here. Settings that are listed below are deleted automatically and grayed out. Show the "Log off" button: If several people use your computer, you may select to display the "log off" button; this makes it easier to switch between users. Number of recently opened documents: Specify how many files should appear in the list of recently opened documents.
Program functions at a glance • Best appearance: To maintain an effect-filled appearance with many animations, activate this option, and the settings will be automatically set this way. Settings for Windows desktop Display Windows version on desktop: Activate this option, if you would like the installed Windows version to be displayed on the system clock on your desktop at all times.
Program functions at a glance Hide/Show menus: If you deactivate this option, menus will not open or close, but disappear and appear immediately. Set font smoothing Here you can set smoothing of fonts for screen display. Nosmoothing: When font smoothing is deactivated, the outlines of text appear clear and crisp. However, especially in small font sizes, letter appear extremely pixelated.
Program functions at a glance Set file assignment Assign particular file types (view page 41) to specific programs! This function allows any file type to be specified to open with a particular program by double clicking. Info - My PC This area is accessible via the task manager (familiar from Windows "Ctrl + Alt + Del") with advanced functions for more influence and a better overview of facts about your PC and its activities.
Program functions at a glance Select a process by clicking it, and information will be provided about what it is doing. If the process is not necessary for your work, then you can end it. Activity: Displays how frequently a process is active irrespective of how much RAM is required. Processes will also be made visible that operate continuously. CPU %: Indicates the current CPU load in percent. CPU time: This indicates how long the processor has been involved with this process since startup.
Program functions at a glance Show services Optimize these services manually or automatically for clearly increased speed while the system starts. You can also adjust your computer's services: Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Increase performance -> Configure services". All active and inactive services are listed. Select a service and the manufacturer and a short description of the service will be displayed. Step 2: Click on "Optimize automatically".
Program functions at a glance • Right-clicking a service opens a context menu that allows you to start or end a service. You can also adjust the startup mode. System information All important information regarding the built-in processor and bios at a glance. • For example, you can see if the processor is overloaded. Compare the "Current frequency rate" and the "Maximum frequency rate". • In case you purchase a new processor, then you can see which socket on the main board supports it.
Program functions at a glance Age of hard disk: The age of the hard disk is displayed. If the hard disk is "old", you will receive a message early enough, allowing you to back up all of your data. Consistency: The functionality of your hard drive(s) can be checked: Positioning errors of the read/write head, damages to the surface due to dust, etc. and negative changes of the hard disk's condition are displayed.
Program functions at a glance Save power Save money and, if you have a laptop, valuable battery life by activating a power saving plan. Besides a range of power saving planes that can be activated according to need, you can make adjustments yourself, too. The different power saving plans are displayed to the left and the corresponding settings to the right. Note: Battery operation is available only for laptops, otherwise it is grayed out and can't be adjusted.
Program functions at a glance Save power in Windows Vista & Windows 7 • Click on the desired power saving plan and activate it by clicking on "Activate power saving plan" at the top left. Create a custom power saving plan: 1. 2. 3. 4. If you would like to create your own power saving plan, first select the plan which is closest to the settings you need. You can then adjust it. The button at the top right changes to "Save power saving plan".
Functions in detail Functions in detail Customize system start To accelerate the system start (or auto start) of your computer, proceed as follows: Optimize automatically: 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Increase performance -> Configure system start". The optimization area will open to the right. 2. Click on "Optimize automatically". All entries that are unnecessary for the standard user will be removed.
Functions in detail • Customer response: Shows what other PC Check & Tuning users did with this process. Green indicates that the entry is relatively important, gray that it is comparatively unimportant. Hint: Your settings in this functional area will be anonymously sent to MAGIX for evaluation. Add new system start entry: Click on this button to add a program to the list if it should start automatically on startup.
Functions in detail Defragmentation Working on your PC can also be accelerated by defragmenting: Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Increase performance -> Defragment drives". The Windows defragmentation tool will open. Step 2: Select a drive in the column "Volume" and select the corresponding drive letter. Step 3: Click "Check" to scan and check the drive to see if it needs to be defragmented.
Functions in detail 3. Under "Tasks" > "Search for registry problems". All sections with a check in front will be searched through for mistakes and listed. 4. Under "Tasks" click on "Repair registry problems" and all mistakes will be repaired. Hint: If additional problems surface and these can be traced back to registry cleaning, you can undo the changes under "Tasks" > "Restore registry". www.magix.
Functions in detail Defragment registry This is how you can defragment the Windows registry: Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Increase performance -> Defragment registry". The dialog for cleaning the registry will open. Step 2: Click "Check" to scan and check the Windows registry to see if it needs to be defragmented. Current size of registry file: This section displays the current size of the Windows registry and how much memory it occupies.
Functions in detail File assignment If you would like to open certain file types with a certain program just by double clicking on them, you can conduct the file assignment here. Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Configure Windows -> File assignment". Every file type, which is found in your system will now be listed. If a file type is already linked to a program, you will see the this under "Application targets" (illustration see 1).
Functions in detail Step 4: Select the program that should open after a double click on this file type (Illustration see 3). Step 5: Set a check mark next to "Always open file type using selected program", so that the assignment remains after computer restart (Illustration see 4). Step 6: Press "OK" to confirm the settings. (Illustration see 5). Context menu If you would like to adjust the "new" context menu to your needs, proceed as follows: 1.
Functions in detail 2. Scroll to the file type, which you would like to include in or remove from the context menu and select it. 3. Click on "Remove from context menu", if the file type should no longer appear under "New". Or, if it should be added, simply click on "Add to context menu". www.magix.
Functions in detail Manage swapfile Swapfiles are necessary for a functional Windows system. They are important for times when the computer's RAM is used up, and a computationally-intense process needs additional capacities. Usually, the size of swapfiles is dynamic and is adjusted by the system according to the memory needed by it. Windows sets predetermined boundaries: one value for the minimum and one value for the maximum size, which the swapfile may not exceed.
Functions in detail If the system, for example, is installed on C, and you would like the swapfile to no longer be managed on the C drive, proceed as follows: Step 2: Under "Drives", select the C drive. Step 3: To the right, under "Settings for drive" activate > "No swapfile". No swapfile will be administered on C as a result. Step 4: Under "Drives", select the drive where you would like to manage the swapfile in the future.
Functions in detail 4. Select the driver you want to install from the list. You will now see the driver link for download and update. Similarly, the devices supported by this driver are listed and more information about them is provided. 5. Click on "Download and update". The download process starts. After it is finished, you will be asked whether a restore time point should be set before installation. Warning! Create a restore time point so you can return the system to the state before driver installation.
Functions in detail Data manager Using MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, you can easily locate which folders contain large files that take up a lot of space. Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Free up memory -> Data manager". Here you will find a list of all drives and their folder structure including their content. Using "Insert", add new files and folders to the delete list. The contents of the delete list.
Functions in detail If the scan process is continuing and you would like to stop it, click on "Cancel scan". An additional click on the drive will restart the process. Step 3: After the scan process you can select files or folders, which you no longer need on your hard drive, for deletion, or for first burning them and then deleting them: Click on "Delete files" to delete files found on the delete list. The files will be deleted to free up disk space.
Functions in detail Undelete in detail Have you deleted files from your Windows recycling bin by accident, and would like to restore them? You can try it with this function. The sooner undelete is attempted after deletion, the more probable it is that the file may be rescued. Warning! It is recommended that you restore files not to the same drive, but to a different one. Otherwise file rescue could overwrite disk space, which contains part of the original file.
Functions in detail Step 2: Add all files to be restored from the file browser into the restore list. Back: Click on this button if you wish to return to the pre-selection. Quit: This button will cancel the restore process. Click on "Restore files" after you have transferred all files which you would like to undelete into the restore list, and the process may begin. Step 3: After creating the restore list, start the process by clicking on "Restore file".
Functions in detail Data shredder Here's how to delete data securely: Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Free up memory -> Data Shredder". The following dialog will open: Step 2: Select the files in the file browser which you would like to delete. Step 3: Click "Insert" to transfer the data to the deletion list (or drag & drop them). Deletion list: Everything in this list will be deleted. Step 4: Select the deletion method that should be applied.
Functions in detail Back to selection: Click on "Back" if you want to return to the previous selection. Quit: This button will cancel the deletion process. Start deletion process: Click here if you have compiled your delete list and would like to irrevocably delete the files.
Functions in detail Burn backup With MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 you can create backups of your files and folders and burn them to CD/DVD for safety. If your PC freezes, your files will be saved and may be opened on a different computer. Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Secure data -> Burn backup". The following dialog will open: Back and forward: Use these two arrow buttons to navigate through the file browser.
Functions in detail Step 3: Click on "Continue". Continue to burn:Click on this button once all data has been compiled for which you wish to create a backup. You will proceed to a burn dialog in order to save the backup on a medium. Back to selection: Click on "Back" if you want to return to the previous selection.
Functions in detail Depending on the medium, all known properties of the medium will be displayed. Eject: "Eject" automatically opens the respective drive to remove the medium. Load disc: Updates the capacity display. Finalize disc: Click on this button if you wish your medium to be finalized after burning. This way, no additional data can be burned to this medium. Delete disc: If you are using an RW medium (re-writable), i.e.
Functions in detail changed if the option is selected. The data structure will be correspondingly changed. Status View the progress of the current burning process here. Click on this button if you wish to cancel the process. This brings you back to the start view and you can reselect an application and burning process. Click this button to save your burn compilation to use and burn again later on. Once you have set all your burn settings to meet your requirements, click this button.
Functions in detail Note: The ";" symbol allows multiple file types to be selected. Use the form "*.(file extension)". The filter can be positively edited, i.e. only the file types entered will be burned, or it can be used negatively. i.e. file types entered will be ignored. You can also include/exclude from the burn session by specifying a minimum/maximum allowable file size. File name settings Joliet file system: Uses long file names.
Functions in detail Index options Here you can choose how the paths (folders) of your data should behave while burning. This option controls the creation of subfolders on the disc should you wish to compile data manually and burn it to disc. Burn files like in burning list (standard): All files and folders will be burned onto CD/DVD as they are selected in the file browser. Subfolders remain unchanged. Folders at higher levels will not be burned.
Functions in detail Burn method: Discs-at-once: During this process, the laser does not "pause" to readjust during burning. The disadvantage of this process is that the medium cannot be used again during another burning session. Track-at-once: This burning process allows another burning session to be added to a previously burned medium (if enough space is available). Burn proof: This setting guarantees continual writing of the medium and ensures successful burning.
Functions in detail Drive backup This is how you can back up entire drives with MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011: Step 1: In MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, select "Secure data -> Create partition backup". The following dialog now opens: Note: Individual contents of your hard drive will not be displayed (folders and files, etc.), but rather hard drives and their partitions which will be used to create the backup.
Functions in detail Medium: All media types that you can use for this particular burn process appear here. The format description of the medium you inserted appears once it is detected in the burner. Backup size: This indicator will tell you how much storage the backup will need, either on a different drive or burned to a medium. Step 2: Select the drive which you want to back up and click "Insert". Specify settings for the File filter (view page 74).
Functions in detail Create backup on hard drive If you create a backup and store it on the hard drive, then only the backup will be created. In contrast to backups which are burned to disc, these backups do not include the restore function. Caution! Make sure that there is enough space on the hard drive for the image. Restore drive with boot disc Drives that are bootable are scanned by default for corresponding media with start function when the computer is restarted.
Functions in detail Step 3: Press on "R" on your keyboard to refresh the display. The backup of the drive should now be listed in "Source". Please proceed as described in the following paragraphs.
Functions in detail • Search for backup on hard disk... If you activate this function with the "Enter" key, then all drives on your PC will be searched for backups. If one or more backups are located, then these will be listed below and can be selected via the arrow keys on the keyboard. Note: Searching for backups can require a lot of time, since every file on the PC must be checked to find out if it is a backup file.
Functions in detail Destination All hard drives which are currently connected to the computer are displayed under "Destination". Below the respective hard drive names, you'll find the drives that are set up on them. Note: In case a sensible pre-selection can be made, a drive for restoring the selected backup will be suggested to you. It will be displayed in the "Destination" area with a white background. Step 5: • Confirm the pre-selection by pressing "Enter" on the keyboard (also possible via "S").
Functions in detail System restore In Windows XP and higher, restoration points are created (system check points) before significant system-changing alterations, enabling you to bring the system back to the old state. This may become necessary when new installations of programs, drivers, etc make the PC instable, or cause it to malfunction. You may also set restore points manually. System restore may only be used when at least 200 MB free disk space is available.
Functions in detail Note: If restoration did not work, a corresponding notice will appear. Try restoring to an older restoration point by starting the wizard again and selecting an older date with a restoration time point. Caution! If the PC no longer starts, system restore will not be able to help. You have two options: A) Press the F8 key while the PC boots and select "Last known functional configuration".
Functions in detail Undo system restore with Windows XP If you want to undo system restore, then proceed as follows: 1. Close all programs before starting the system restoration assistant. 2. Open the assistant by going to Start > Programs > Accessories > System programs > System restore. 3. At the right in the assistant, select the task "Undo last restoration" and confirm your selection with "Continue". System restoration will be undone and the old state will be restored.
Functions in detail B)Please insert the Windows installation CD/DVD and start the PC again, starting system repair. Set system restore time point manually (Vista) Proceed as follows for creating system restore time points: 1. Close all programs. 2. Log in to the user account, which you may use as an administrator. 3. Open MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011, switch into the "PC performance & Internet" and click on "System restore".
Additional features and settings Additional features and settings In addition to the main functions, MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 also offers additional functions and settings, which make working in it easier. MAGIX PC Check Live MAGIX PC Check Live a useful little program included with the installation of MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011.
Additional features and settings What should be checked? Each area that is marked will be checked. Remove check marks correspondingly to leave out certain areas. Security programs are active and updated: If you have a virus scanner, firewall, and anti-spyware software installed and registered as such in the system, then MAGIX PC Check Live will test whether these are active and current. If this type of software is not installed, then a warning will appear.
Additional features and settings Turbo mode Thanks to Turbo mode, you can work at high speeds not just with large, CPU-intensive programs. Working on your PC gets to be truly fun. When you activate Turbo mode, the following will take place: 1) All unused services will be deactivated. 2) Power saving settings will be changed in such a way that maximum PC performance can be achieved (high power savings). 3) All programs started AFTER activation of the Turbo mode will be given a higher priority.
Additional features and settings File filter With the help of the file filter you can search for only selected file types or exclude them, and you can also limit the search according to file size. Just click a check box in the desired filter and then enter the criteria (file type, exact size(s)). You can also include files according to their archiving information: Place a check if only those files should be included which were changed since the last backup. www.magix.
Additional features and settings Recorder and media information Use the recorder and media information to inform yourself about your burner, the supported formats, and the current medium inserted in the burner. Drive If you have different recording devices installed on your PC, you can select them here to learn more about them. This function can also be used to find out the complete name of the burner, i.e. the manufacturer and which version, etc.
Additional features and settings Loaded disc If you have already inserted a medium into the burner, this will display information about it, i.e. which type of medium, how much free space is available, how much free space is available for burning, whether or not the medium can be deleted/overwritten, which read/write speeds are possible, and so on. If you have changed the medium in the drive and want to refresh the view, click here.
Additional features and settings Safety check Checks the quality of a CD/DVD in order to determine how secure your data is. After a certain amount of time, CDs and DVDs can no longer be read properly. The data cannot be accessed if the medium cannot be read. Help menu Click the question mark in the main screen to open MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011's help file. Help This entry opens the program file's start page.
Additional features and settings Open magix.info - the Multimedia Knowledge Community Directly from within the program you'll be able to access magix.info the new MAGIX knowledge base (view page 87). You'll find answers to all the most frequently asked questions about MAGIX products and multimedia in general.
Additional features and settings Register online This option opens the MAGIX homepage for online registration where you can register yourself as a MAGIX user. Registration grants you access to the MAGIX support website http://support.magix.net (see support) where various program updates and help programs can be downloaded. With the registration form supplied (start menu under "MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 -> Service and support -> Register") you can register via post or fax.
Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions Here you will not only find useful tips & tricks which may help you with your computer, but also some background information. What is a backup? Copying of files to a different file storage medium to secure these files is called backing up, or creating a backup. There are three different variants of data backups: • Full backup: All marked files will be compressed and saved in one file.
Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions In Windows XP/Vista you can enter safe mode by following these steps: 1. Restart computer 2. To enter the expanded Windows start menu, press the F8 key several times before the Windows logo appears. If you have several operating systems installed on your computers, press F8 when the selection menu for operating system appears. 3. In the expanded Windows start menu, select the "Safe mode" option.
Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions Possible solution: 1. Set automatic IRQ assignment in BIOS. (To open BIOS, boot your PC and press the "Delete" key or "F2".) 2. Switch the slots of inserted PCI cards. 3. It is recommended that you reserve exclusive IRQ slots for certain cars in BIOS (for example, graphics card). Windows starts with a blue screen: Memory error or similar. Possible cause: The memory is not functioning or functions incorrectly with your main board.
Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions Afterwards, restart your PC and conduct all updates (Windows Update Service) and install all necessary drivers in needed. • If Windows won't start, even in safe mode: Try using Windows-own repair service. Please insert the Windows installation CD/DVD and start the PC again. You may also first change the boot order in BIOS, so that the PC will first boot from the CD-ROM drive. You will be asked if you wish to conduct repairs. Confirm with the R key.
Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions Warning: function. Don't start the repair console. This is not the same as the repair 4. Agree to the license conditions by pressing "F8". The set-up routine automatically searches the hard drive for existing operating systems. If the program finds Windows XP, even if it is defective, the installation routine will offer to repair it. 5. Using arrow keys, select the partition (if you have multiple), where your Windows XP is installed and press enter. 6.
Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions Windows Vista repair function If the safe mode doesn't help, there is a last option of using the Windows repair service. All system files are restored, and the PC will be returned to a functional state. If you have Windows Vista, proceed as follows: 1. Please insert the Windows Vista installation CD/DVD and start the PC again. If the PC is not booting from the CD, you have to adjust your BIOS. To do this, please proceed as described below. 2.
Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions Start file rescue from CD You have the option of opening the "Restore deleted files" function via the installation CD. This way, you can rescue data without installing MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011before. The advantage is that the deleted files won't be "accidentally" overwritten by new data from MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011. This would the old files unusable. By opening the CD, you may also access File rescue functionality (view page 49). www.magix.
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Glossary Glossary A ActiveX ActiveX is a software component developed by Microsoft for active contents, which may also be used by other applications and software development programs. The control elements included in ActiveX serve, for example, for creation of dynamic Internet pages and may even act as independent programs. This provides Internet users with a comfortable experience while visiting websites.
Glossary Bit rate Bit rate is the data stream during playback of audio or video data. It is given in kilobyte per second (kbit/s or kbps) and also determined the file size. An MP3 file that is 3 minutes long and has a constant bit rate of 128 kbit/s is ca. 2.8 MB in size. Blue screen The blue screen is a critical Windows error message. It is issued only when significant errors for the computer's function are found in the core, drivers or hardware.
Glossary C Cache Simply stated, this is a temporary folder where frequently accessed files are saved so that they can be quickly launched while you are working. Clipboard The clipboard is used to temporarily store objects during execution of commands like "copy" and "cut". Clipboard The clipboard is used to temporarily store objects during execution of commands like "copy" and "cut". Codec The term "codec" combines the words compressor and decompressor.
Glossary CPU Central processing unit: The name for the main processor of the computer (CPU). Modern computers have even two or more processors, or one processor with several cores. D Defragmentation Defragmentation is the rearrangement and collection of files and data distributed on the hard drive. A fragmentation in data carriers comes about from fragmented recording of data in the form of data blocks.
Glossary Drivers A driver is a control program for technical devices. Drivers send the operating system important commands which enable connected devices to interact. The Windows system itself already includes numerous drivers for various devices to make devices that are connected available automatically. Most drivers are delivered by the device's manufacturer and are often available for download via the Internet from the manufacturer's homepage. Driver updates may also be available from these pages.
Glossary are also considered hardware, i.e. printer, scanner, monitor, etc. The synchronization of single hardware components is coordinated by the software. HD DVD The HD-DVD is intended for playback on HD-DVD players and cannot be played on normal DVD players. By default it is created in "1080i" (1920 x 1080 pixels) format. The amount of data is four-times that of normal DVD formats.
Glossary M Menu Menus contain practically all function of a program. They can be opened using a simple mouse click on the corresponding menu. Keyboard shortcuts, if available, are also found at the end of menu entries. The graphical surface of a CD/DVD will also be represented as a menu. Menu bar Almost every program has a menu bar. It can normally be found underneath the title line of the program. A simple mouse click opens a corresponding menu.
Glossary P PAL (Europe) Phase Alternating Line, or PAL, is a process for color transmission for analog TV that is primarily used in Europe, but also in Australia, South America, and many African and Asian countries. The image repetition rate for PAL is 25 Hz. Partition A hard drive's storage space can be divided up into several areas which can be used as separate, independent hard drives. These areas are called partitions. Every partition in Windows receives its own drive letter.
Glossary are open. This is because a program may be active without letting it be known. These programs are called "running in the background". R RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory and is part of a PC's hardware. RAM is also often called working memory. RAM is needed to temporarily save files. This type of storage is erased when the computer is shut down or reset. The larger this storage is, the faster you can work with programs in order to change and save files.
Glossary Restore Restoration of files originating from a backup will be called "Restoring". S Safe mode A limited start-up of the Windows operating system is called "Safe Mode". During PC start-up, before Windows loading, the start options menu may be opened by holding the F8 key. For repairs and for conducting tests, a limited Windows operating system may be booted. The limitations consist mostly of device drivers and auto-start objects, which are not loaded.
Glossary SMTP Stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and enables the exchange of emails across computer networks. Software The name for all non-physical functional components of a computer. This primarily includes computer programs and files that are meant to be used by computer programs. Submenu Besides normal entries, a menu can contain submenus that offer additional functions. This makes menus more comprehensive. swapfile If the system's RAM is occupied (e.g.
Glossary Toolbar Here you will find small buttons that provide a function when clicked. For example, you can cut out a selected object by clicking on the scissors. U Universal Plug & Play; UPnP Universal Plug ‘n’ Play (UPnP) is a network protocol which enables data exchange between different devices (PCs, hi-fi systems, video cameras, PDAs, and webservers). UPnP allows various devices to participate in network-wide communication, i.e. the initialization of functions and other device functions.
Glossary V Virtual memory "Virtual memory" is a technology that is applied in nearly all operating systems. Programs are "fooled" into "believing" that there is more RAM available than there really is. The logic in this case is that programs that require a lot of memory may still be able to be operated when the memory is actually being "consumed" elsewhere. For memory-intensive applications this is advantageous, since data that is not necessarily required may be replaced with data which is more important.
Index Index 1 1-click quick maintenance 14 A About MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011 ActiveX Additional features and settings Advanced burning options Animations & effects Autostart 79 93 71 57 27 93 B Backup disc Backup information BIOS Bit rate Blue screen Blu-ray Boot function (start from CD) boot-capable Browser Burn backup Button 93 65 93 94 94 94 84, 85 94 94 23, 46, 54, 62 94 C Cache Chances of successful undeletion Check & Tuning history Check & update drivers Clean hard drive Clean registry
Index Cookies Copyright CPU Create backup on hard drive Create drive backup Customize system start 95 2, 95 96 63 23 16, 18, 37 D Data manager Data shredder Defragment drives Defragment registry Defragmentation Delete Internet history Deletion methods Destination Dialog Disc types Display PC load Display processes Double-layer Drag & drop Drive backup Drivers 21, 48 21, 52 19 18, 19, 41 19, 39, 96 21 53 66 96 96 33 30 96 96 46, 61 97 F Features File assignment File filter Find knowledge & workshops...
Index Hard disk drive Hard drive status Hardware HD DVD HDD Help Help menu 97 33 97 98 98 77 13, 77 I Image Increase performance Info - My PC Info about this PC Internet tuning Introduction IRQ 98 11, 13, 18 12, 13, 30 30 19 11 98 M MAGIX Blog Service MAGIX News Center MAGIX Online Album MAGIX Online Print Service MAGIX Online World - the services MAGIX PC Check Live MAGIX Registry Cleaner MAGIX Screenshare MAGIX services in detail MAGIX Website Maker magix.
Index Open magix.info - the Multimedia Knowledge Community Operating system Overview of the program screen 78 99 13 P PAL (Europe) Partition PC beeps when switched on, but doesn't boot.
Index Save power in Windows Vista & Windows 7 Save power in Windows XP Screenshot Secure data Serial number Set file assignment Set font smoothing Set system restore time point manually (Vista) Set system restore time point manually (XP) Setup Show instruction dialog again Show services Slider SMTP Software Source (CD/DVD drive and storage media) Start file rescue from CD Start menu & taskbar Start settings Submenu Support swapfile Swapfile System information System requirements System restore System r
Index Undo system restore with Windows XP Uninstall programs Update Update drivers Universal Plug & Play USB Using the restore program 69 22 104 46 104 104 64 V Virtual memory VST and DirectX plug-ins 105 105 W What is a backup? What is MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2011? Windows appearance Windows information Windows starts with a blue screen Defective driver or SYS file, or similar. IRQ not less or equal or similar Memory error or similar Windows Vista repair function Windows XP repair function WMA www.