Cleanup

Access this feature at: Menu ▸ Scan ▸ Scan for performance issues ▸ Settings ▸ Scheduling

Note: Avast 2016 includes Cleanup, which replaces the old GrimeFighter program. Read more..

Cleanup is a new optimization tool that 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 feature of Cleanup.

Scheduling a Cleanup Scan

You can schedule Cleanup to run optimization scans automatically at a time that does not interfere with your work.

Click Schedule clean and set the time, date, and other options as needed.


More about Cleanup

You can find out more about this tool in the Cleanup FAQ on our website.