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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.
Advanced Systemcare Pro - Maintain PC performance - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From IObit:
Free registry repair and cleaner - Advanced SystemCare Free 6. What does it help? Slow down, freeze, crash and security threats are over. Advanced SystemCare Free is a comprehensive PC care utility that takes an one-click approach to help protect, repair and optimize your computer. Scanning and finding what other utilities miss, it can keep your PC error-free and smooth than ever. This fantastic program is available free of charge. Why Advanced SystemCare Free? New PC Performance - Do you remember the feeling of a brand new PC when you first bought it? Why not try Advanced SystemCare Free, a free PC tune-up utility that focuses on the performance of your PC. Computer Crashes without Reason - Have you ever encountered your PC crashes and you even did not know why. After months or years of using your PC, there might be plenty of changes, which added burdens to your PC but never get cleaned. What Advanced SystemCare Free does is to clean the stuffs that are left over and clean craps to make your PC neat and clean. Registry Repairing and Cleaning - As an elementary part to a PC, if it does not working well, then your computer will be in big trouble. What does Advanced SystemCare Free do? It cleans the records which is unnecessary to your PC but makes the PC running slow and produces troubles. It also repair parts that are missing and make the PC complete. What's new in Advanced SystemCare 6? + Brand New User Interface + New Surfing Protection Technology + New Performance Monitoring Technology + New Generation Technology + New Internet Boost Technology + Enhanced Registry Fix Technology + Improved Active Optimize Function + Improved Turbo Boost Function + Improved Toolbox + More Discovered by you
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"Used to be a good free product, now just bloatware"
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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"Does the job THE BEST of all."
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! -
"Great Program"
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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"Good all in one, but..."
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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"All you need in one place"
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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"Does what it says; cleans up a few things others don't."
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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"Good utility to keep you pc running smooth."
Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254
Pros
real easy to use and you will notice the difference right after you do a scan.
Cons
would like a trial of the full version to see exactly what is missing from the free version.
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"Easy to use but over-eager"
Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254
Pros
Simple interface, performs well
Cons
-Wipes out your Microsoft Office "Recent" lists from Word, Excel. Not sure what setting will prevent this. This includes several "pinned" files that I access frequently.
- Wipes out browser history so links you've already visited are no longer colored as "visited". I allowed defaults but this can be turned off if you want to keep the history.
- Installs the IOBit toolbar unless you explicitly decline, and they're a little sneaky about it.Summary
A more professional, easy-to-use interface compared to CCleaner and EasyCleaner, but aggressive about marketing itself
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"One click and done."
Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254
Pros
easy to use. the monitor is helpful.
Cons
too many apps in one package.
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"Great PC Cleaner"
Version: Advanced SystemCare 6.2.0.254
Pros
This program keeps my computers free of junk files and truly helps in maintaining its efficiency and speed. I have convinced my family and friends to install ASC, and they are all pleased. One of the best features is whenever the computer is in need of cleaning, the little face in the graph changes color and develops a frown instead of the smile when clean.
Cons
The only thing I don't like is that I often receive a popup to purchase the Pro version.
Summary
This is a great product and will be installed on every computer I own or build for others.
