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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
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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Current version:
2.9 starsout of 7 votes
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"BEWARE!!! INSTALLS MALWARE!!!!!"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.3
Pros
1)doesn't murder anyone I know of
2)shows lots of data after it corrupts your systemCons
Are you kidding?! Changed my search engine w/o even putting on a condom...
Hey Cnet, you have just lost my respect & business!!!
YOU CAN NO LONGER TRUST CNET EVERYONE!!!!!Summary
My system STILL isn't right, may have to re-install my OS! Even system restore hasn't worked!
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"Outstanding"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.3
Pros
Works great
Cons
None so far with it
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"It use to be great."
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.3
Pros
Still does it's thing.
Cons
To many unwanted add on's
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"It performed to my expectations, very good."
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.3
Pros
Tells me what is in my computer with a press of a keystroke
Cons
Does not tell me how to rectify.
Expl: 2 Important upgrades missing (MS) How do I correct?Summary
I like the program. I went to buy some memory, took a print out with me. Thank you
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"Good product, not quite for the novice."
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.3
Pros
Extensive testing
Cons
Requires deciphering from a knowledgeable person
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"can't find directions on how to correct issues"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.3
Pros
Easy to use - just open the program and there is your system, segment by segment - even programs you may not have been aware of.
Cons
"This program doesn't fix the problems itself, but gives clear advice on how to address each issue." Wow! I'd love to be able to find how to address each issue.
Summary
Although I have the previous version, I have never seen anything to indicate how to address the issues.
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"Unwanted software included hijacked my browser"
Version: Belarc Advisor 8.3
Pros
None. Never installed the new version.
Cons
Included software hijacked my browser. Installed a program without my consent. WinPatrol caught it. So did Comodo. Was impossible to delete. Had to do a restore.
Summary
Never again.
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