Pros & Cons
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- Free.
- Makes a noticeable difference in computer performance.
- Health monitor provides at-a-glance system information.
- Backup and restore.
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- File Shredder and a few other features require separate downloads.
- Lacks across-the-board community-based recommendations.
There are few technological frustrations as infuriating as a poky computer. When we launch our favorite applications, we expect our PCs to swiftly open them, not languish as they struggle to execute a command. It's a problem that's often the result of the combination of junk files, a mucked-up Windows Registry, and a fragmented hard drive. Fortunately, IObit Advanced SystemCare 9 Free can improves your PC's performance by cleaning up those troubled areas, without costing you a penny. IObit Advanced SystemCare 9 Free does a good job of getting computers running smoothly again, though it's not as thorough as SlimWare Utilities SlimCleaner Free, PCMag's Editors' Choice for free PC tune-up utilities.
Start Your Engines
Advanced SystemCare 9 comes in three flavors: Free (which I review here), Pro ($19.99 per year), and Ultimate. Free includes basic security protection, system optimization, backup and restore features, privacy protection, a Start Manager that lets you select the applications that you want to automatically load when your PC, and a Speed Up feature that removes junk files and defragments the Windows Registry. The Pro level adds real-time system optimization, malware protection, and more. Ultimate tosses in an array of security tools that protect against trojans, worms, viruses, and more. Visit IObit's website for a full list of features and differences.
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IObit Advanced SystemCare 9 Free
IOBit Advanced System 9 Free gives slow PCs new pep, but it isn't as effective or as informative as the best free tune-up utilities.