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Advanced SystemCare

CNET Editors' review

All it takes it a single visit to a compromised Web site to snare a nasty piece of malware or to pick up cookies that track your every browsing move. And there's nothing worse than a computer that is bogged down so much that it impedes your ability to work or play games. Advanced Systemcare aims to remedy whatever ails your computer by not only cleaning up junk files, malware, and invalid registry entries, but by giving your computer a boost to optimize your PC experience.

Advanced Systemcare's interface is broken down into four maintenance categories so as to not overwhelm you: Quick Care, Deep Care, Toolbox, and Turbo Boost. We started with Quick Care and with the Quick Malware Removal feature. We clicked Scan and the program quickly went to work and came back with no issues. (In all fairness, we regularly run full PC scans using our own security software, so we didn't expect the program to find anything here.) Next up to bat was the Registry Fix, which came back with a whopping 597 problems. We found this a little fishy since we had just tested a very reputable registry cleaner that had found and fixed all of our registry issues. Still, we went through the process of checking and unchecking which files we wanted the program to fix. Once we clicked the Repair Now option, the program went to work and the problem registry entries were remedied in a matter of seconds. The Deep Care feature takes it all a step further by offering deeper scans, as well as a Registry Defrag option, which we successfully used to tidy up our registry. We were a little miffed that the program didn't ask us if we wanted to back up our registry before making any changes. However, we'll give it a slight pass because the program does include a Rescue feature that lets you undo any registry changes, and offers the ability to create a restore point, which we recommend you do before you touch your registry. Our final stop on the tour was the Turbo Boost feature. From there, we selected Work Mode, which let us manually disable unnecessary services and background applications. We were skeptical of it actually doing anything to speed up our computer, but we have to admit that we did notice a slight difference in our computer's speed, and for the better. The program does include an online help guide, though we don't think you'll need it for handling basic cleaning tasks.

Pay close attention while installing Advanced Systemcare because it'll install an IObit toolbar if you don't decline. The program also leaves a folder behind after uninstallation. Still, we recommend it as a worthwhile program for keeping your system running on all cylinders.

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All User Reviews
  • All versions:

    4.2 stars

    out of 11,428 votes

    • 5 star: 5914
    • 4 star: 3841
    • 3 star: 640
    • 2 star: 280
    • 1 star: 753
  • Current version:

    3.9 stars

    out of 34 votes

    • 5 star: 15
    • 4 star: 10
    • 3 star: 3
    • 2 star: 3
    • 1 star: 3
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  • 2.0 stars

    "how do you spell molasses"

    May 22, 2013  |   By swamprat

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    pretty much did most of what it claimed

    Cons

    how do you spell molasses? It took minutes not seconds to do most anything. to speed up the system uninstall it. that works wonders.

    Summary

    forget it. it is just to slow

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  • 2.0 stars

    "I believe it is finding fake issues, for the most part."

    May 21, 2013  |   By jblue0056

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    It goes through and cleans the system, finds way too many issues.

    Cons

    It seemed to find issues every time I ran it, but does it really find problems. My computer is fairly new, runs very well or at least it did. My computer does not possibly have that many problems and still be running.

    Summary

    Long story short, I installed this program - ASC on a computer at work, the computer slowed way down. The IT guy gave me a well deserved, do not ever do that again, he pointed out it is constantly writing to the hard drive, using a good portion of the 2 GB ram on the work computer. My computer has 6 GB, so it was not so noticeable, once the (programs) were removed off both computers, they went so much faster. He also said the other programs you are encourage to install are not needed, he said just use CCleaner - much better then ASC, so glad I made the mistake of putting ASC on the work computer, my computer is new again with much faster web browsing and program response. I will stay away from all CNET free downloads from this point on, I was going through this for over a year and a half on my computer, over two weeks on the work one, till I contacted IT.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "add me to the list.."

    May 20, 2013  |   By whobdis

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    it performs as it always has..until it locks up my pc

    Cons

    locks up the pc

    Summary

    This locks up my Dell XP pc. I wasn't sure it was ASC but I removed it for a couple of weeks then reinstalled. Same problem..it locks up and I can't do anything. Cntl/ALT/Delete gives me a memory error message and I'm forced to do a shutdown. I changed the settings so it wouldn't come up on startup but that in itself did not fix it. It's a shame..I've used this for years and WAS very happy with it

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  • 5.0 stars

    "If put all your settings in All Auto Mode,"

    May 19, 2013  |   By nevilleberger36

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    If put all your settings in All Auto Mode, it is a system hog.

    Cons

    If put all your settings in All Auto Mode, it is a system hog.

    Summary

    If put all your settings in All Auto Mode, it is a system hog.

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Used to be a good free product, now just bloatware"

    May 19, 2013  |   By gymnophoria

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    Paid features offer good functionality

    Cons

    Used to be a very good, simple and uncluttered piece of software. Recently has gone into an upgrade cycle of offering increasingly bloated features, and forcing "free" users to keep upgrading to "updated" versions which offer increasingly less features.

    Summary

    If you want to pay for a piece of commercial software, then just see this as a free trial. If you want a free application to improve your computer, don't bother.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Does the job THE BEST of all."

    May 18, 2013  |   By sandra020554

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    Easy to use.

    Cons

    If put all your settings in All Auto Mode, it is a system hog.

    Summary

    Keep all the settings in advanced mode and do your scans, etc. when you want to.
    It's a fantastic program. I love it! Worth every penny!

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Great Program"

    May 17, 2013  |   By pugsley0134

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    finds all trackware, adware, and spyware. Cleans and fixes my registry, boosts my internet speed, defrags.

    Cons

    None that I can tell

    Summary

    The free version of this program is all I use. I set the settings up so that this program only runs when I open it. I run it once a week, and it always find registry errors, junk files, and other stuff. I highly recommend this program.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Good all in one, but..."

    May 17, 2013  |   By mikezxcvbn

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    Everything you need to maintain your pc.

    Cons

    Automatically installed Start 8, a program that brings the start menu back to windows 8 PCs. But Start 8 conflicted with Classic Shell I already had. No warning, just automatic install. So I am removing all Iobit products from all my computers.

    At startup, will install a search toolbar unless you explicitly uncheck it.

    Summary

    The Start 8 thing was the last annoyance, the last straw. I want to keep Classic Shell, which I already had.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "All you need in one place"

    May 17, 2013  |   By kam26d

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    all must-have tools in one suit

    Cons

    tools must be downloaded separately

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Does what it says; cleans up a few things others don't."

    May 15, 2013  |   By Vcarvis

    Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254

    Pros

    Clears junk files faster than any program I've used.
    Registry Defrag appears to make things run a bit quicker.
    Increased my internet speeds a little... more than others did.
    The tiny monitor is the best I've had for keeping track of memory and CPU usage while offering a quick open of the program menu also.

    Cons

    none really

    Summary

    Highly recommend at least the free program to any PC users.

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