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Hiring a professional computer-security consultant is out of reach for most home PC users, but Belarc Advisor can fill part of that gap.
The app analyzes a machine's weak points, looking at elements such as whether antivirus software is up to date, or whether all the security flaws in Windows have been patched. It uses the Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmark test to give the computer a score showing its overall security level, and produces a report that can be viewed in a Web browser.
Not only does it analyze software and operating system components and tell you where problems are, but in its comprehensive report it tells you what your computer's physical components are: not just how much RAM you have, for example, but what kind of RAM and which slots are occupied.
This program doesn't fix the problems itself, but gives clear advice on how to address each issue. This download is free for personal use; we recommend it to home users as a first step in securing their home systems, or for those considering a hardware upgrade who want to see what's in their current system.
Belarc Advisor:Publisher's Description
From Belarc:
Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes and software serial numbers, and shows the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any Web server.
What's new in this version:
Now with improved reporting of installed software and discovery of product keys for Adobe Acrobat 11 and other recently released applications.
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"Malware etc. since Nov 12. Not game to try it!"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.3b
Pros
Used to be EXCELLENT! (perhaps even a bit too much info!)
Cons
Read the user reviews after Nov 12. Seems like really bad (crippling) malware now in the downloaded file. What's happened to C-Net's testing?
Summary
See PRO's & CON's above - no longer game to use upgrades to this program since late 2012.
BTW to C-NET - pity you allow blasphemy in user reviews ("G.. knows"). I'm sure Lynette isn't using the Creator's name here seriously but just like a swear word. What is C-Net's definition of "profanity"?
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