Most of us are familiar with such unpleasant moments of computer operation as slowing, freezing, freezing or increased humming, which make it difficult to perform even the most common tasks. This is especially true for the Windows operating system. Let’s try to find a solution to the problem together. In the category of PC optimization software, there are more than enough applications that clean and optimize your PC or laptop. Since Advanced Systemcare is one of the best tools in this category, our review is very relevant.
In this article, we will take a look at Advanced SystemCare by IObit. Since the application has recently been updated, we decided to analyze its main functionalities, additional tools (such as Internet privacy protection), performance, settings and, of course, to outline its benefits.
What is Advanced SystemCare?
Advanced SystemCare v.13 by IObit is one of the best PC optimization applications that will help delete unnecessary files, clean the registry, free up memory and disk space, speed up RAM and CPU, as well as control system health and web browsing security, including protecting sensitive data, blocking malicious websites, etc.
The main function of the application is optimization, and to satisfy the practical needs of users, IObit offers related utilities such as Malware Fighter, Uninstaller, Macbooster, Driver Booster.
The well-designed and modern-looking interface gives each user the hope of customizing the program to his or her personal needs. The free powerful version has no time limit, while the full-featured Pro version is offered at a reasonable price.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive utility for optimizing, cleaning, speeding up and protecting your PC
- User-friendly interface along with stylish design
- Scanning, diagnostics, quarantine
- Privacy protection with digital fingerprints
- Cryptocurrency mining protection and browser anti-tracking
About the developer
Advanced SystemCare 13 is a one-click PC health application that works (to be precise) on Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP,. The program helps clean up useless, temporary and duplicate files, freeing up disk space; it manages autorun items to optimize startup time; and it monitors RAM and CPU health in real time. The Pro version provides deep registry cleanup, optimized browser settings, privacy and digital signature protection, and 24/7 technical support.
It should be noted that if you enter “Advanced SystemCare free” in the browser search bar, the search engine will offer both the free version and the paid Pro version. The free version can be downloaded (pardon the tautology) for free from the official IObit website, and this version is limited not in time but in capabilities – it solves only basic PC optimization tasks, monitors the system and protects against spyware.
For the sake of fairness, we should also mention the prices of Advanced SystemCare in our review. The Pro version costs $20 for a year of use and contains tools such as deep registry cleanup, scheduler, internet acceleration, virus/infection removal, RAM cleanup and more.
Installation, activation, updates
From the very beginning we encountered an unpleasant moment – lack of access to updates due to the fact that the application was initially launched and installed not under the administrator account. That’s why we advise you to pay attention to this detail and install the program from the administrator profile in order to avoid similar troubles in the future.
Don’t forget to check for updates from time to time: this procedure usually doesn’t take much time and may contribute to the improvements you’re looking for. Activating the product is quick and easy – use the corresponding button at the bottom of the program. First, click the orange “Activate Now” button to get the activation code emailed to you when you purchase the Pro license.
Then, under the button, find the “Enter Code” line and type in the code you received, click “Register”. Wait a few seconds for the pop-up notification to appear – that’s it. Note that the activation window cannot be minimized, it closes only when the process is completed.
How does the program work?
It all starts with a PC scan, the purpose of which is to detect segments that require cleaning or optimization. Once the application starts working, you can monitor the progress of the task in percentages for each section of items, but the application does not yet offer a countdown. At any time, the user can pause the process and read the report. Similarly, the scan can be interrupted, but keep in mind that it is not possible to continue from the point where it was stopped: you will have to start all over again.
A great feature is the ability to scan by category, such as autorun items, junk files, confidential data, invalid shortcuts, registry entries, etc. In addition, users can set up automatic fixes (during the scan), ignore-list, and skip object categories. At the end of the scan a report with the results of the application is displayed: informative, grouped by type, there is a possibility of optimization in case of fixing.
Additional settings offer logging and backup, ignore list, rescue center. After Advanced SystemCare optimizes and cleans, you will be given a detailed report and log for each task performed. In the ignore list (or exclusion list) you can specify those files/folders/areas that will be missed during the scan and thus speed up the process. Rescue Center is essentially a backup tool – to undo any changes.