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Norton CleanSweep 2002's main applications are CleanSweep, the suite's control centre, and Fast & Safe Cleanup, which allows you to delete predefined file types. Fast & Safe Cleanup can be run separately and scheduled to run automatically.
CleanSweep's main functions are grouped together in three categories: CleanUp, Internet and Programs. CleanUp has two options: one to launch the uninstall wizard, the other to launch Fast & Safe Cleanup.
The uninstall wizard works in conjunction with a memory-resident applet called Smart Sweep/Internet Sweep. During installation of any application, Smart Sweep logs files written to disk and any changes made to the system Windows Registry. CleanSweep uses this data to delete the application and any relevant entries stored in the Windows Registry.
Fast & Safe Cleanup reports both your total disk free space and the amount of space that can safely be freed by deleting unnecessary files. You can set it to delete your system's internet cache and history files, empty the Recycle Bin and delete temporary files. You can also schedule it to run unattended, either at start up or at a specific time.
The utility's internet options comprise Internet Uninstall, Internet Cache Cleanup, Cookie Cleanup, Plug-in Cleanup and ActiveX Cleanup. In addition to monitoring program installation, Smart Sweep/Internet Sweep also logs applications downloaded from the web, as well as any plug-ins or ActiveX controls you might have installed.
SmartSweep's third category is Programs. There are two options here: Backup and Restore. These allow you to selectively back up and restore installed applications, in addition to backing up any applications you remove using the uninstall wizard in case you later decide you need the removed software.
LiveUpdate is included, so CleanSweep 2002 can be kept up to date by visiting Symantec's website. Full documentation in PDF format is included on the CDRom, although installation and operation of all the supplied applications is both intuitive and straightforward.
Superficially, CleanSweep 2002 appears to duplicate many functions already available as part of Windows, but the increased capabilities of the applications make them a worthwhile upgrade.
Price: £24.99 (ex. VAT)
Minimum requirements: Windows 9x, ME, NT 4.0, XP; Pentium II 233MHz; 128Mb Ram; 20Mb free hard disk space.
Contact: Symantec 020 7616 5600
www.symantec.com
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