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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows NT 4, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: March 18, 2009
- Total Downloads: 1,049,386
- Downloads last week: 3,344
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 477 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff on November 08, 2008
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.
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User reviews of Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.20
- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 477 votes
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Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.20
"A comprehensive view of your computer."
Pros: Belarc Advisor reveals all of the information you need to know to find out what is going on with your computer in plain language that is easy to understand.
Cons: I liked everything about Belarc Advisor.
Summary: I have used this product before when I needed to know information about my computer, and with Belarc Advisor the guesswork is completely eliminated. It gives you an insight into the programs that are working as they should as well as the ones that ... read more >>
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Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.20
Pros: Very easy to use.
Cons: Nothing negative to say.
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Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.20
Pros: Great analysis for your computer, and tells how to make it more secure.
Cons: None so far
Summary: A must have
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Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.20
"Shows all your Microsoft Updates in one clear report"
Pros: Categorises Microsoft Security updates in alphabetical order.
Shows missing updates.
Can save report or use report saved automatically as a bci file in Programs.
Shows all version software installed.
Lists software licence keys.
First class support.Cons: States that the virus protection is unknown when Norton Internet Security is listed in the software report. Another user has also noticed this anomaly.
Summary: This program will also provide a concise report of all the system installed software and hardware and missing Microsoft hotfixes.
The only thing it doesn't seem to do very well is provide the anti-virus status for Norton Internet Security 2009.... read more >> -
Version: Belarc Advisor 7.2.24.20
"Great Source to Your Computer"
Pros: Shows everything about how your computer runs
Cons: Doesn't pick up Symantec Virus Protection.
Summary: Excellent source to understand a little more about how your computer operates.
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