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 7.2.24.6 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version: Version 7.2.24.6 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.5 starsout of 706 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 44 votes
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"Great Software"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
it tells all bout the computer's hardware and system
Cons
It only tell you if you allready install the driver, it doesnt tell you what is the the best driver for the hardware you have
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"Great aid before replacing hard drive"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
Free, easy to install, thorough and helpful.
Cons
Report formatting could be improved for readability, but that's just nitpicking.
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"Incredibly Detailed Hdw/Sftw Inventory - but "analysis""
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
List of hardware details was complete and precise, as was the list of installed software, including microsoft security fixes...
Cons
did not receive a "benchmark score" or any other form of analysis to indicate what if any "probkems" or opportunities to improve the pc might be...
Summary
good for an occasional run, but don't expect any advice
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"good pc audit"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
safe to use and highly recommended
Cons
none whatsoever
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"This is a great program to see everything at once."
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
Told me everything that is installed.
Cons
It just does'nt show me a history of prior installations.
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"Easy to use."
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
Keeps me aware of what's on my computer.
Cons
I could find nothing wrong about this product.
Summary
Thanks for a great tool.
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"Great Program!"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
Much more complete system information than provided by Msinfo31.exe
Cons
None that I've found
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"fantastic and informative utility for anyone computer"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
everything as it tells you what, where any program and documation you have on your computer
Cons
Nothing that I can think of!
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"Excellent program"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
I like the information it provides in a concise, easy to read format.
Cons
There isn't anything I don't like so far.
Summary
I would highly recommend this sofware program to anyone who has the desire to see what is working on one's pc and how it is is presented - from our ISP numbers to many other little remembered facts.
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"seemed a bit advanced for me"
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.6
Pros
tell me which windows hotfixes I might need
Cons
It anything it points you to an array of files but interface isn't clear..
Summary
Nice stuff. A little advanced knoledge and it's even better
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