CNET Editors' review
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 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.
Version 7.2.24.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version: Version 7.2.24.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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4.5 starsout of 706 votes
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4.3 starsout of 17 votes
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"Great informative freeware !"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
Pros
I've used the Belarc Advisor on two of my PC's,and I found it as a excellent way to chek that all your updates installed properly ,what brand and model of the hardware is installed on your system ! A fast way to browse to the folder for a application you want to get a close up look at ! A all around informative utility you wil find hard to go without once you have it !
Cons
Nothing !
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"Highly useable and infomative troubleshooting star. everything that resides in it."
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
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It gives you an instantaneous picture of your whole system.
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"Essential for home PC users"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
Pros
it analyze software and operating system components and points to, where problems are in its comprehensive report .
Cons
Nothing Perticulars
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"Does everything it's supposed to."
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
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Takes the guesswork out of whether or not all of your "hotfixes" were installed properly. You'd be suprised at how many slip through. Also gives you a rating on your security etc. Have had this on my computers for a couple of years and it helps give me peace of mind.
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"The most complete analysis of your system!"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
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I like everything! Run this software and you will have a complete listing of what is installed on your system, including serial numbers and patches. You will be amazed at what you find! Stuff you forgot about years ago, for instance!
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"Great and easy to use."
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
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Tells you what you need to know. It loads fast and everything is right there on one page. Awesome.
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"exellecent"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
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complete accuracy and fast...explaining what is needed to improve efficiency..simple straight fowarded a truely great piece of kit
Cons
nothing
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"Very good overall summary"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
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"Very usefull program."
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
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It is very comprehensive.
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"informative"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.5
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tells me what i need to know and does not tell me what i do not need to know about my portable computer
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