CNET Editors' review
It offers a simple way to help users troubleshoot system issues, but the program is best used by experienced-to-expert users. System Repair Engineer's operation is intuitive. That's important since the primary Help file opens an online Simplified Chinese manual. Fortunately, individual functions include short help pop-ups in English.
After a short introduction, users can start tests by clicking on one of the three function buttons. Boot Items opens an eight-tab dialog that lists programs and services loaded at system start-up. Columns are easily sorted with a click. Deleting, adding, or editing start-up items is easily accomplished. The System Repair function presents simple lists of problem file associations, Windows shell options, Browser add-ons, Host file items, and Winsock providers. The application doesn't explain programs or recommend fixes, though experienced users will easily use the information to fix problems. An Automatic Repair function offers only two options fix known Windows Registry issues or delete all policies. A final function performs a scan of select system areas and stores found information in a text file. Experienced users can take the information under advisement to fix problems.
System Repair Engineer includes an extension function to add tests to the program. This freeware testing utility is easy-to-use, gives helpful information, and performs minor system repair very well. It is easily recommended for those comfortable editing the Windows Registry and System Policy settings.
Publisher's Description
From Smallfrogs Studio:
System Repair Engineer, also called SREng, developed by KZTechs.COM webmaster Smallfrogs. SREng is a security related software and a system maintenance software, the main purpose of SREng is try to detect some common system issues and most common damages caused by Computer Virus. Under the help of System Repair Engineer (SREng), user can detects the most common issues in users computer and repair them by themselves. Beginner user of SREng can use Smart Scan function scan their computer to generate a report log, computer expert can analyze the log and provides some advices. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
What's new in this version: This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 15 votes
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Current version:
3.4 starsout of 15 votes
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"Excellent... Chinese Stuff"
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
Pros
Doesn't need to be installed, so you can run it from an USB Key.
Very detailed resultsCons
Help file (extensive!) only in Chinese
No help pop-ups when I'd have appreciated them...Summary
I liked the very detailed results on a lot of system issues, but contrary to giselamb, I didn't take the risk to run most of the proposed "repairs", because I was not sure of what was exactly going on, even as a (retired) IT person who definitely doesn't read Chinese.. But I'll follow AVKiller's advice about running it regularly and compare the subsequent logs.
I believe this software would really deserve its five stars if there were proper help files (for us Caucasians) or a bit more explanations about he modules and/or proposed fixes. For example, I was proposed to "fix" a series of standard file associations that seem to work perfectly on my system.
And, you cnet guys, there is a new version: 2.8.2.1321 ("Date Published: Feb. 9, 2010" ;-) -
"Not free at all."
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
Pros
Could not even try the thing.
Cons
This is a commercial software that should be removed from hter.
Summary
CHEATERS IN THE HOUSE ! ! !
CHEATERS !
Updated on Apr 27, 2009
once you installed, a popup will say: version has expired and take you to their website. -
"Wont Download"
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
Pros
cant tell if there are any if I cant get the program
Cons
Tried to download this program but nothing happens. Dont know if Software is good or bad if I can download it.
Summary
This may be a great product. Cant tell if I cant download the program.
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"A useful addition to your utilities."
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
Pros
I like the scan that provides a list of possible defects that need attention.
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"clean"
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
Pros
try system
Cons
no chinese
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"Does improve computer performance."
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
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"for now is good"
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
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"Its Written by a Microsoft Recognized MVP!"
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
Pros
Invaluble software to restore damage done by viruses. Its free software.. If you ever get infected with Malware and use this software you will know how invaluable it is. Many spyware forums link to this software. Thus you get a lot of first time reviews.
Cons
Not for the total beginner. Takes some understanding of windows to know what to fix.
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"Very good program"
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
Pros
Very small, uncomplicated program. The scan was very quick, it gives a report and you click on "repair". Even a novice should be able to handle this. I also use CCleaner and I like it but it maybe a bit too much for newbies but this one here I can certainly recommend to anyone.
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"It is so funny how the own developers of a software turnout customers"
Version: System Repair Engineer (SREng) 2.5.16
Pros
I was going to download and install this software, when I saw the reviews it seemed good, but then I went deeper to find out about the reviewers and it is so funny the 3 ones that gave this program 5 stars is their first review ever... What does that tell me? That they work for that company and/or are the developers. Maybe if there were no reviews I would have download it and installed it
Cons
What a Turn Off.... Companies like that don't let their products for success. Now, even if the program is great, I will not download it nor try it. If they try to cheat on a simple thing imagine how it will be on any other thing.
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