PCPal for Windows

By Gteko
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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 21, 2024

This easy-to-use and easy-to-understand utility helps optimize your PC by scanning for problems and recommending fixes, but its one-click repair feature didn't always perform as promised. PCPal has an attractive, functional interface with two panes, one of which is a small vertical pane with three categories of tools: Checkup, Toolbox, and Offers. In tests, the Checkup tool provided a quick scan of our system and returned a handful of potential issues--antivirus software not operating (even though our third-party security program was running), limited number of Internet sessions configured, and filename extensions hidden--with an automatic repair link for each. In one instance, the repair feature reported that it couldn't work with our OS, even though the publisher says PCPal runs under XP. The Toolbox features mirror tools you can find through Windows' Control Settings--setting a Restore Point, adding and removing programs, and so forth--and we found no improvements over the OS versions. To our dismay, the Offers section simply displays advertising for Windows Live Messenger and a free online backup service. PCPal is free and simple to use, but its performance keeps us from recommending it, and experienced users will have no trouble finding more robust tools.

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Version 1.8.127 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

PCPal for Windows

By Gteko
Trial version
User Rating

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GENERAL

Release: December 10, 2007

Latest update: February 21, 2024

Version: 1.8.1267

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows Vista
Windows XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 45,221

Downloads Last Week: 6

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User Reviews

3.8/5

36 User Votes

Useless, frustrating
gjampolJuly 16, 2010
Pros
Impossible to tell
Cons
Setup files impossible to download.
Summary
Despite more than two dozen attempts ,over a three-day period, the setup files would not download. All I got after each attempt is the message, "Initial setup failed. Make sure you are connected to the Internet...." Well, there's nothing wrong with my Internet connection. I've been able to download everything from left to right, but "PCEnemy" refuses to download and is therefore useless. I used both broadband and dial-up, but still no download. What a waste!
Really good program if it worked
vince8May 1, 2009
Pros
I used to have this progem and it was really uselul but I am unable to get the current version to work. Cannot figure out why it will no longer work on my computer
Cons
it will not work on my computer
Summary
I wish I could make it reun but I do not know why it will not.
Performs, but cannot compare to TUNE-UP UTILITIES 2009
cianainApril 30, 2009
Pros
Software quickly identified areas where corrections/improvements could be made.
Cons
To correct some of the faults, a subscription was required.
Summary
Software performed well enough but I would recommend TUNE-UP UTILITIES 2009 as a more attractive alternative.
very good overall
terence.stewartJanuary 3, 2009
Pros
most thing's
Cons
it wasn't able to clean my start up list
Summary
Very easy to use.
Just a waste of time.
Tolyan-73November 29, 2008
Pros
It downloads and installs well.
Cons
Every 2 minutes asks to check my internet connection and retry scanning, though my connection is fine.
Summary
I was not able to check my PC even one time, it was just useless to download this Micro$oft product.
spectacular graphics in some instances
lynx47October 3, 2008
Pros
it's from Microsoft, so it must be good
Cons
should asses more of your system features; but then what you get is for free
Summary
Not really interesting
rom_eonFebruary 9, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
Junk
techaddict69February 8, 2008
Pros
cute interface
Cons
It slows down your computer, makes it less stable, and does nothing useful.
Summary
Very Microsoft-centric utility
MyhrddinDecember 17, 2007
Pros
The interface was on the right track.
Cons
The main things I noticed were that it wanted to turn on my automatic updates with Microsoft. And, wasn't so much aware of apps & drivers I'd have wished it to concentrate on. For now I will stay with Secunia's psi beta to examine what's installed on my pc. Belarc can tell me about Microsoft updates I may need. I don't hold out much hope for this PCPal since its now a MS subsidiary.
Summary
A poor program.
Zane77December 8, 2007
Pros
PC Pal can only help me in two areas. <p>1. Accelerate my internet connection, by turning on a second web server. <p>2. With offers I can get a free online back up service, to back up and store my computer files.
Cons
PC Pal gives bad advice to turn on windows firewall. Because I have a complete internet security suite installed, that has a firewall turned on. <p>Never run two firewalls at the same time, because one firewall will conflict with the other one. Everything that is in their toolbox, can be accessed from my own control panel.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Maintain your PC optimized and secured.

PCPal is a free easy-to-use tool that helps you maintain your PC optimized and secured by detecting and solving problems. PCPal monitors your PC, notifies you about important issues, and suggests fix solutions. Additionally, PCPal provides you with a 1-click checkup function, which enables you to check your PC whenever you like. PCPal provides support for a wide range of areas, such as security, performance, network, and printing.

Version 1.8.127 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.