CNET Editors' review
Kingsoft PC Doctor is a free bundle of system protection and maintenance utilities. It includes tools to clean, protect, and optimize your browser, operating system, registry, and data. It's by Kingsoft, a Chinese software company, and some of the documentation seems to have been translated by machine. For instance, the software offered to scan our system to "find out what damage your PC health." We're always leery when we see glaring errors in translation since they're so easy to avoid and suggest a lack of attention to detail that can show up in more critical areas. However, PC Doctor seemed to be an effective solution to PC maintenance needs.
Our first scan turned up three "Abnormal" items: We hadn't yet scanned for Trojans; shared system resources; and "Danger Detected." While starting a Trojan scan took care of the first issue and clicking Ignore handled the second one, we couldn't find any information about the so-called danger. The scan log went by too quickly to be sure, but we did see something about "excessive trash," when we rescanned several times. Clicking Repair initiated the program's Windows optimization scan. It informed us that "IE searches are exceptional," though not in a good way but more of a search engine hijack sort of way. The Vul Fix tab scanned our system for vulnerabilities, finding none; neither did the Trojan scan. The Plugin Cleaner tool analyzed our browser for excessive plugins, which can make for slow browsing. Use the Optimizer feature with care: It can make changes to the way your desktop looks and acts, such as disabling taskbar animations. The Startup Booster accesses system configuration data--always useful. The system cleaner worked fast and seemed typical of the type, though it has a few extras, such as the OS Thinner tab that identifies things you can safely delete in Windows, such as sample videos and system wallpaper. Little things like that can add up when you're trying to slim down your boot drive. A compact desktop process monitor expanded when we moused over it.
Kingsoft PC Doctor packs a lot in a free tool. We'd like a little more information about what it's doing, presented a little more clearly, to recommend it unreservedly.
Publisher's Description
From Kingsoft PC Doctor:
Kingsoft PC Doctor, which focuses on providing computer users excellent privacy cleaner, registry cleaner and, brilliant Windows optimization service, is your best free professional and easy-to-use Windows Diagnosis and Optimization software. Meanwhile, Computer Health Diagnosis provides you a quick and deep in computer working status diagnosis and, gives you professional suggestion to optimize computer to peak performance.
Features: OneKey PC Diagnosis : PC performance is directly presented in marks. It automatically analyzes issues slowing down computer. One key to Fix All errors. Amazing Startup Booster: You can boost up computer startup from minutes to seconds. Monitoring autostart processes makes PC startup under control. Super easy to use, one key proceed. Best Free Windows Cleaner: Cleaning privacy traces can protect your privacy security. Removing unnecessary files will free up your hard disk. Blue screen caused by registry errors can be fixed. Extra: Excellent Utilities Included: Friendly Startup Assistant pops up with funny cartoons. System Booster releases occupied RAM to speed up performance. Traffic Monitor can monitor and limit Internet traffic flow. Support: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit).
What's new in this version: Version 3.7.0.47 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 65 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 6 votes
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"I Love it. Have it on all machines I come across..."
Version: Kingsoft PC Doctor 3.7.0.47
Pros
Simple, easy, thorough, does things no ther program does, and for FREE. I love the Trojan check connected with the cloud. GOOD STUFF all around ! Match this with AVG, Wise Reg cleaner and CCleaner, throw in IOBit regcleaner 2, and, HEY ! You got a new machine...!
Cons
some translation and wording issues. Once you get it, you are fine.
Summary
It beats the rest, really. And it is Free. They are on Facebook too... GOOD JOB, GUYS !!! (wish I knew Chinese...).
I still don't know why they eliminated the excelent SECURITY tab, with Cloud Malware Searches since version 3.3.1.9. After trying this new "lite" version, I switched back to that one.
Updated on May 23, 2012
I wish someone would let me know what happened here....
GREAT PRODUCT THOUGH ! STILL THE BEST. -
"Lovable program"
Version: Kingsoft PC Doctor 3.7.0.47
Pros
do what it says especially improving your start up time, it also comes with a lot of useful tools
Cons
i cant see anything wrong with this one
Summary
worth a try, ill keep it installed
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"You should not try this unstable product"
Version: Kingsoft PC Doctor 3.7.0.47
Pros
Just used it for 20 mins and it crashed for 3 times. Removed it at once.
Cons
My firewall also told me it try to connect to some host in china.
Summary
not a good doctor at all.
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"Like it!!!"
Version: Kingsoft PC Doctor 3.7.0.47
Pros
Easy to use, seems to do a great job. I haven't had it for too long a time yet.
Cons
Can't see any.
Summary
A great program! Love the price!
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"Very good free product with lots of useful tools"
Version: Kingsoft PC Doctor 3.7.0.47
Pros
Many! There are plenty of excellent tools on Kingsoft PC Doctor. Try to download the version 3.3.0.67 which includes the very uselful "Security" part. The version here on CNET doesn't... One of the best fucntion is certainly the one which permits you to speed up the start of your PC or laptop.
Cons
The screens of Kingosft could be improved : once the "start scan" button is above then it is below... Organization and logic are somewhat missing on Kingsoft PC Doctor screens and they could be improved!...
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"Hope they can make it safe"
Version: Kingsoft PC Doctor 3.7.0.47
Pros
I can not enter my system and BSOD many times.
Cons
It is not safe.
Summary
I recommend the good and safe one, such as Wise Cleaner.
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