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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
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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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4.6 starsout of 20 votes
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"1 stop source for information of hardware and software"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
details of software installed including license keys, versions, etc. provides information on security updates. identifies hardware
Cons
Information does not include speed of RAM installled.
Summary
I haved used this program for many years on many PCs. Very useful in diagnosising problems. The list of software installed helps identify programs that have not been removed or fully uninstalled which may require manual deletion.
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"Highly informative."
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
Probably tells you all you ever wanted to know about your computer and then some.
Cons
Personlly, I wasn't sure what to make of it.
Summary
Useful for IT Pros and advanced users but, probably not otherwise.Thanks,anyway.
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"An excellent audit tool for hardware and software"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
Provides a comprehensive list of hardware and software configuration with version numbers. Highlights missing windows hotfixes and status of virus protection software.
Cons
Does not include malware software status.
Summary
I have used this software for about 10 years and have found it essential when recovering from disc crashes. It has also been useful when considering upgrades as you can easily see what is installed on your pc, for example type of memory chip and available slots. It is also the quickest way of identifying missing hotfixes in your operating system.
The software list identifies and hi-lights software that is infrequently used enabling you to uninstall old packages or demos that you have forgotten about. -
"informative program"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
Tells what is in the system and gives the keys that are on downloaded programs. Very helpful. Can be used as a history for the computer each scan you can see differences on programs added and components changed
Cons
haven't found any yet
Summary
great to use to keep track of things changed and added
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"tells everythings about my system"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
its really complete and fast
Cons
its give a lot of info and that sometimes could make things a little hard to understand
Summary
the product is excellent the only cons i have found is really the same as the best point it has: it brings a lot of info
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"Tells most of what I want to know about my system"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
A good system info tool.
Cons
None so far.
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"Simple download and installation, easy-to-use"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
Identifies all hardware as well as software updates
Easy to understand formatCons
No real cons
Summary
Good product, displays all system information in good format
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"Most Useful Tool I Have on Computer"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
It has all the techy info that I otherwise forget between times of needing it.
It double checks and explains the efficacy of programs on my computer ie protection software.
It lists everything on my computer, very useful when I need support.Cons
Can't think of anything.
Summary
Great, Free and VERY Useful!
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"Locates all software registration information"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
small size, concise tool for getting software information, also reveals your hardware components
Cons
nothing yet
Summary
Sweet
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"Nice product,does it well"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.1k
Pros
keeps me well informed ver usefull
Cons
There are no cons at all
Summary
This nice application works well and updates its self very well.
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