Cleanup

Access this feature from: Menu ▸ Scan ▸ Scan for performance issues

Cleanup is an optimization tool which replaces the old GrimeFighter product. Cleanup clears disk space and speeds up your system. The program finds and removes unnecessary files to optimize disk storage. The program also excludes unused Windows files from using memory to increase system performance. The program requires an internet connection to run.

Note: a paid activation code is required to use this product.

How Cleanup improves computer performance

Cleanup performs the following actions to improve your computer's performance:

  • Disabling unnecessary applications to allow faster computer start up.
  • Tuning system files and options to increase operating speed.
  • Deleting temporary and junk files to free up disk space.
  • Registry scan shows you the percentage of registry entries that are outdated and can be safely removed to speed up your PC.
  • Real-time diagnostics in System status shows you battery, CPU, RAM, and disk usage at a glance.

Entering your activation code

Cleanup requires a paid activation code in order to perform a system optimization. The activation code is entered automatically when purchasing from within the Avast program. If necessary, you can also enter the code that was sent by email. To insert your Cleanup activation code manually:

  1. Go to Settings (gear icon) ▸ Subscription.
  2. In the Avast Cleanup section of the Your Subscription screen click Insert activation code.
  3. Enter the activation code sent to you by email and click Next.

    4. When the activation code is accepted Cleanup is ready to use.

Running a Cleanup scan

When the program scans for performance issues, a report shows the files and programs that Cleanup can remove to optimize your system. To perform a scan, follow these steps:

  1. Click Scan ▸ Scan for performance issues.
  2. Click Details to review the files and programs identified by Cleanup.
  3. Click Optimize my PC to start cleaning your system.

    4. When Cleanup finishes, a results page appears.

Managing Cleanup Settings

To manage your Cleanup settings, go to Scan ▸ Scan for performance issues, and click Settings at the bottom of the interface. Read more...

Scheduling an automatic clean

You can schedule Cleanup to optimize your system automatically at a time convenient for you.

To schedule an automatic clean, go to Scan ▸ Scan for performance issues, and click Schedule at the bottom of the interface.

In the Scheduling window, you can select the time, date, and other options such as frequency of cleanup. Read more...