PC Matic

• 2.0 stars

  "ONE BIG GLORIFIED COME ON!"

  May 14, 2012  |   By flightwave

  Pros

  OK, it does a pretty fast scan. There is no problem getting a refund so at least they are honest. I suggest you pay with PayPal.

  Cons

  The scan is NOT free. You don't get the results unless you buy. If you do, you discover that you are paying for only ONE YEAR. Sure, the price includes 5 computers but how many individuals have FIVE COMPUTERS? It is to be sure a search bundle including junk file cleaner, drivers, defrag, malware, registry, start up.
  I won't let any program mess around with the registry......it removed 2 start up option I had to put back.

  Summary

  Finally, I had to do a system restore to put everything back the way it was before. If your computer is in perfect condition (as mine was) and you are just looking for something to keep it that way (just in case) STAY AWAY FROM THIS. Opt instead for good free virus protection like AVG, scan daily with free Malwarebytes and CCleaner, free Smart Defrag 2 optimizes silently in the background, CNET's driver search works fine. Lastly, stay away from registry cleaners. Unless you know exactly what you are doing LEAVE THE REGISTRY ALONE! You can keep your computer problem free without paying out big bucks - just stay with the tried and true open source programs developed by people who enjoy their work for your benefit.
  
  Updated on Apr 26, 2013

  Have repeatedly told this company that they should stop advertising a "free scan" which is misleading. Sure it does a free scan and always finds tons of errors but they want you to pay first before they fix these so-called errors which according to many techs do not even exist and are put there to encourage you to buy. Instead, I continue to use free C-cleaner and Glary Utilities. Do the same and save money!

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• Reply by PitstopCS on May 17, 2012

  The software is not for everyone, that's why PC Pitstop offers a 30-day money back guarantee. If it doesn't work for you, we will refund it no questions asked. However, the scan IS free. You do not need to pay for the program to see the results of the scan. I'm sorry you mis-understood that function. Yes, it is a yearly subscription for 5 computers. Who many people have 5 computers, you ask? ALOT! Thank you for trying our software.

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