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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: December 19, 2006
- Total Downloads: 12,709,598
- Downloads last week: 200,811
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 6396 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This isn't the most feature-packed Windows-optimization utility, nor the most effective, but we found it one of the easiest to control. Advanced WindowsCare's simple interface offers two main options: Repair and Repair And Optimize. The former fixes Registry entries and cleans out your operating system. The latter does the same thing and tweaks Windows for maximum performance.
If you run into trouble, the Restoration option can return your system to its original configuration. The Advanced menu provides fine control over repairs and optimizations. On the downside, we noticed only one improvement on our test PC: a reduced amount of used RAM. Also, the program's brief descriptions of system problems may not satisfy seasoned users. And although the latest version of the app includes a help file, we wouldn't call it extensive.
Nevertheless, if your system is running sluggishly and you're considering reinstalling Windows, it wouldn't hurt to try this freeware package first.
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Publisher's description
From IObit :Slow down, freeze, crash and security threats are over. Advanced WindowsCare Personal is a comprehensive PC care utility that takes an one-click approach to help protect, repair and optimize your computer. It provides an all-in-one and super convenient solution for PC maintenance and protection. All work will be done with 1 click and 1 minute. This fantastic program is available free of charge. Compared with its nearest competitor, Advanced WindowsCare Personal provides the more essential and practical formula for Windows: Removing Spyware and Adware, Preventing Security Threats, Privacy Protection, Fixing Registry Errors, Temporary Files Cleanup, Startup Cleanup, Repairing Windows, Speeding up System and 1-click Mechanism.
Version 2.3.0.726 adds "News Center" window.
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User reviews of Advanced WindowsCare Personal 2.3.0.726
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 6396 votes
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13 out of 15 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced WindowsCare Personal 2.3.0.726
"Fast, Easy, Effective, and Free Optimization and Repair"
Pros: My computer boots faster, runs faster, new windows open faster, there is lower memory/cpu usage, faster webpage loading & internet connection, & no more blue screen errors or other program errors.
The first time running it found:
4 Spyware problems, 2000+ security problems, ~200 relevant & invalid registry errors, 30 optimizations, start up entries, & ~20MB in temporary & privacy files. Later scans mostly detect just registry & privacy/temp files problems unless you get spyware or new security issues arise.
To go further in depth with what this program does: The spyware scan isn't phenomenal but does the job, the Security Defense scan immunizes you before spyware can even install, the registry scanner is highly sophisticated & frequently updated so that it easily compares with top products like Registry Mechanic, Iolo System Mechanic, & TweakNow RegCleaner, the start up scan finds start up entries & classifies known safe/unsafe entries, & the privacy & temporary files scans pick up junk or old files on your computer that slow it down or compromise your security. Best of all is the System Analysis Scan that finds Windows Services, visual effects, & settings that slow your computer.
Cons: Spyware scan is minimal and there is no way to maximize the viewing window
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5 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced WindowsCare Personal 2.3.0.726
"Great utility on several levels."
Pros: Scans/removes spyware/adware, cleans your registry, optimizes pc (not all optimizations on free level), clear junk and easy to use. It is very hard to find the ONE utility that can truly do it all but comparing this application to ONECARE it is much better.
Cons: I am using Vista Home Basic and the scanning is noticeably slower than with XP Home. If your looking to get something positive out of something free, this is your download of choice. I will be watching this one and will be upgrading to the professional. Very nice.
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19 out of 24 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced WindowsCare Personal 2.3.0.726
"The Best All in one freeware software! ! !"
Pros: I highly recommend this All in one freeware. It has Anti Spyware remover, Anti Spyware database that blocks any spyware that would try to come into your computer system while surfing the net. It has Registry cleaner and fixer. It has also system optimizer that set your computer to the most recommended setting to make it run fast. It has privacy cleaner, remove all posible traces after you surf the net so no need to worry if somebody would try to trace you down. It also has memory cleaner to free up some RAM for the program you are currently using. It is simply the best. DOWNLOAD IT NOW ! ! !
Cons: NONE so far
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15 out of 19 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced WindowsCare Personal 2.3.0.726
Pros: advanced windowscare is a excellent peice of software that keeps my p.c(dual booted with vista and xp) in pristine condition
i like the way it also scans and removes spyware and also alerts me to security flaws i may have
this is much better and safer than ccleaner,and does exactly what it says it does
well done iobit,10 out of 10
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12 out of 27 people found this review helpful
Version: Advanced WindowsCare Personal 2.3.0.726
"TOO MANY FIRST TIME REVIEWERS FOR MY LIKING(IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN)"
Pros: FREE
Cons: Like many other free programmes, it seems the makers/employees of IOBIT, like to promote (The free software for now)Iobit advanced windows care,by submitting their reviews..Just look how many have left one review each..
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