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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: March 16, 2005
- Total Downloads: 917,622
- Downloads last week: 6,894
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 471 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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.
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Publisher's description
From Belarc :Belarc Advisor shows all the hardware and software installed on your PC right in your Web browser. You will see personalized advice on how well software and hardware products will work with your computer, along with a detailed description of your computer profile. All of your profile information is kept in privacy on your PC and is not sent to a Web server. The program also keeps your software serial numbers.
Version 6.1f may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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7 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Version: Belarc Advisor 6.1f
Pros: Tells you EVERYTHING you would ever want to know about your computer's hardware and software!! I used to it to get the model number of an old Toshiba desktop's motherboard. You have NOTHING TO LOSE by downloading this wonderful program!!
Cons: Does not turn water into Grey Goose Vodka. Does not regenerate limbs lost in accidents. Does not save you any money on car insurance.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: Belarc Advisor 6.1f
Pros: My brother likes this small and free utility. It adds info if you need to quickly give the details of your PC.
Cons: Doesnt get everything though. And i hope it doesnt have any Spying on your PC.
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