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The main security issue with Internet Tuner is the possibility that you may make your settings worse rather than better. If you use automatic optimization this is very unlikely, provided that you select the right adapter type and connection mode in the Adapter and Automatic screens. But even if something does go wrong you can always restore your original settings with the Backups function (described below), which automatically backs up your system configuration the first time you start the program.

Manual configuration has much more potential for creating problems. Rash experiments with values and settings can make your Internet connection slower or less stable, and in extreme cases you may no longer be able to go online at all. Here too, however, you can always restore your original settings with the Backups function described below.

The Backups function


Please select Backups in the startscreen of Internet Tuner. This will open the backup folder for your personal user profile. Click on the folder to see all stored backup files.

Below you will see one example for a backup file in the backup folder:

 
The backup files are listed with their names, the date and time they were created and their size in bytes. The size gives you a rough indication of the number of changes stored in the file - the larger the file the more registry changes it contains (surprise!).

The names of the backup files are generated automatically, using the date and time when each file was stored. In the example above, the last backup file was created on 23 rd September 2003 at 12:58.

Restoring backups:
 
1.Select the appropriate file in the list.  
2.Double-click on the selected file.  
3.Click on Yes at the prompt displayed. The entries in the file are then written to the Windows® registry.  
4.Close down and restart Windows® after restoring the registry entries to make sure that all the changes are activated.  
 
Deleting the backup files:

If you are sure you no longer need a specific undo file you can delete it as follows:
 
1.Select the appropriate file in the list.  
2.Click on the "Del" button of your keyboard or right-click on the selected file and choose "Delete" from the context menu. Like deleting other files you have to confirm with Yes at the promt displayed.  
 
How to view the content of backup files.

It is quite easy to have a look into a backup file to see the information stored.

1.Select the appropriate file in the list.  
2.Right-click on the selected file and choose "Open with" from the context menu" and select an editor. Now you can see all information stored. Please do NOT change anything inside the backup file, otherwise the restoring will faile.  

Restoring Windows® defaults:

You can also restore the standard Windows® settings for all the Internet connection settings that can be changed by Internet Tuner. Just select the Windows Defaults button in the Automatic screen.

Warning:
This setting restores the Windows® settings as they were when Windows® was first installed, before you made any changes for your own modem etc. This means that it will also overwrite any settings that were changed when you installed your modem, which can cause problems with your present configuration. Only use it if you are experiencing serious difficulties with your Internet connection and want to start with a clean slate - for example so that you can re-install your modem.