Does your computer seem to be running slower than when you first got it? Do you want to clean up your computer and don't know where to start?

Are you concerned about your privacy on the web? Are you concerned that others may be able to see what sites you've been visiting? Are you concerned about what personal information may be stored in cookies on your machine without your knowledge? Did you know that Smart Designer X3 has a function called Auto Clean X3?

When my PC becomes listless - you know, straining to open files or programs - the first thing I think about is the evils of hard-drive clutter. Use Smart Designer Auto Clean X3 every 30 days and you will no longer feel as though your computer is running in slow motion.

Most Windows applications temporarily create files on your hard drive when they are running. These files are supposed to be removed and the space recovered after these programs are closed.

Often times, however, the temporary files are not removed because of a program error or careless architecture of the program itself, or because your system was reset or not shut down properly, or because another application has stopped responding or failed.

Any file that is left behind in this manner will remain on your system unless you manually search for it and remove it. Over time, these obsolete files can accumulate to a combined total of several megabytes or even gigabytes of hard drive space, and may also turn into potential error-producing cross-linked drive references.

In addition to wasting space on your system, obsolete and junk files have the potential to produce very hazardous results if not properly cleaned from your drive on a regular basis. Auto Clean targets these specific types of files, ensuring that all junk files are removed from your system and, therefore, providing some insurance to smoother computer operation.

Over time, every computer system’s hard drive space will seem to shrink, despite no new software being installed. This is almost always a direct result of junk and obsolete file accumulation. It is recommended that you clean your drives of these files at least once every 30 days, or any time that you notice your hard drive space suspiciously dropping.

For more information on how to use the Auto Clean X3 feature in Smart Designer X3, please consult page 286 of the Smart Designer X3 Training Guide/User Manual.