Advanced System Care

The Advanced System Care script is a comprehensive Windows system optimization tool. It automates various tasks to enhance system performance, clean up unnecessary files, and optimize disk usage. Below is a detailed overview of its functionalities:

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Features

1. Automatic ScheduleTask Automation

• Creates a Task Scheduler entry to run the script daily at 12:01 AM.
• Ensures consistent system maintenance without requiring user intervention.

2. Junk File Cleanup

• Removes unnecessary files to free up disk space, including:
  • Clears the %temp% folder.
  • Deletes error reports (WER files).
  • Removes thumbnail caches.
  • Cleans Windows Update temporary files.

3. Disk Optimization

• For SSDs:
  • Runs the TRIM command to improve performance and extend lifespan.
• For HDDs:
  • Defragments the disk to optimize file storage.
  • Compresses specific folders using NTFS compression to save disk space.

4. Service Management

• Disables unnecessary Windows services to improve performance, including:
  • Diagnostic Tracking Service (DiagTrack).
  • Windows Search (WSearch).
  • Superfetch/Prefetch (SysMain).
• Disables GameDVR and tweaks other Xbox-related features in the registry.

5. System Performance Enhancements

• Optimizes network performance by modifying TCP settings (e.g., autotuning).
• Adjusts Windows settings to reduce background processes and improve responsiveness.

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Instructions

1. Download the Script

• Copy the script into a new .ps1 file.
• For example, save it as optimize.ps1 on your desktop or a folder of your choice.

2. Set PowerShell Execution Policy (if required)

If script execution is disabled on your system, follow these steps:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator:

   • Press Win + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).

2. Allow Script Execution:

   • Run the following command to enable script execution:

     Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

     This command allows locally created scripts to run but requires downloaded scripts to be signed by a trusted publisher.

3. Confirm the Change:

   • When prompted, type Y to confirm the change.

3. Run the Script Manually

To run the script manually, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Script's Folder:

   • Use the cd (change directory) command to navigate to the folder where the script is saved.

     cd "C:\Users\Set_Your_Username\Desktop"

2. Execute the Script:

   • Run the script with the following command:

     .\optimize.ps1

   • The script will execute, performing disk cleanup, service management, and system optimizations.

4. Set Up the Script to Run Automatically (Optional)

To schedule the script to run automatically (e.g., daily at 12:01 AM):

1. Open Task Scheduler:

   • Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and press Enter.

2. Create a New Task:

   • In Task Scheduler, click Create Task in the right panel.

3. General Tab:

   • Name the task (e.g., "System Optimization").
   • Check Run with highest privileges to ensure the task has sufficient permissions.

4. Triggers Tab:

   • Click New and set the trigger to Daily at 12:01 AM (or your preferred time).

5. Actions Tab:

   • Click New, then set the action to Start a Program.
   • In the Program/script field, enter powershell.exe.
   • In the Add arguments field, enter:

     -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "C:\Path\To\Script\optimize.ps1"

     Replace C:\Path\To\Script\optimize.ps1 with the actual path to your script.

6. Save the Task:

   • Click OK to save and activate the task.

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Troubleshooting

• Script Execution Blocked: If you encounter errors related to script execution, ensure that the execution policy is set to RemoteSigned or Unrestricted.
• Permissions Issues: Ensure you are running PowerShell as Administrator to avoid permissions errors.

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Who Should Use This Script?

Advanced System Care ideal for:

• Tech-savvy users who wish to automate regular system maintenance tasks.
• System administrators seeking a customizable optimization tool for multiple machines.
• Gamers and power users looking to optimize their systems for performance and efficiency.

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