
Scroll down and expand the Privacy Guardian settings. If you feel it is running too frequently, you can set it to run from every several hours and up to once a month. To stop ActiveCare from periodically running, set the Frequency drop-down box to Never.īecause ActiveCare monitors these key indicators of PC performance and then automatically runs the repairs your computer needs, we do not recommend disabling ActiveCare. Eliminate unnecessary or dangerous startup programs.If you return to your computer during ActiveCare processing, you can either cancel the process or let it continue. Next, uncheck the box labeled Show tips under Hints and tipsĬontinue scrolling down to Desktop messaging and uncheck the box labeled Periodically display informational desktop messages.ĪctiveCare works silently in the background – only when your PC is on but not in use – and it only processes actions when they're needed. Although this can be disabled, we do not recommend it since this task is what keeps your antivirus and antimalware definitions up to date. Under Update configuration, uncheck box labeled Automatically download virus and spyware definition updates. Uncheck the box labeled Automatically check for iolo software updates, and then check the box labeled Turn off all scheduled task notifications. To disable background process, start System Mechanic and click on the Settings cogwheel at the lower left or ? and then Settings at the upper right.Įxpand General Settings and scroll down to Scheduled Task options. However, when they are disabled within the product Settings of System Mechanic, the tasks will automatically disable and remove themselves from the Windows Task Scheduler.ĭisable Background Processes from System Mechanic Settings


To properly disable running tasks, it is highly recommended that they be disabled from within the main product Settings in System Mechanic.Īlternatively, System Mechanic tasks can be disabled in Windows Tasks Scheduler. Modified on: Mon, 28 Jun, 2021 at 10:44 AMīackground processes are necessary for System Mechanic to properly optimize and protect your PC, as well as for keeping your product up to date. Solution home Product Support Installation and Uninstall Issues Disable System Mechanic Background Processes
