When a Tune-Up Helps—and When It Doesn’t
Dec 17, 2025Tune-ups get a bad reputation, and honestly, that’s fair.
Sometimes a cleanup helps:
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Too many startup programs
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Low disk space
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Stuck updates
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Temporary file buildup
But sometimes it does absolutely nothing—because the problem isn’t software.
A tune-up won’t fix:
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A dying battery
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A failing hard drive
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Thermal throttling
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Hardware compatibility issues
This is where frustration comes from. People pay for a cleanup, expect magic, and still have problems.
The difference between a good tune-up and a waste of time is knowing what you’re fixing first.
Diagnostics tell you:
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Whether cleanup will help
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Whether hardware is the issue
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Whether replacement should even be considered
Later this week, I’ll be releasing a simple way to check first, then decide.
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