Advanced Windows Care from I0Bit
Posted by cotojo on June 21, 2007
I’ve been using this program for over a month and put it through its paces, all I can say is…………………give it a try!
You won’t regret it. Once installed, set it up and run it daily.
There is also an online forum to discuss any problems that you may have as well as FAQ.
Eliminate slow downs, freezes, crashes, and remove security threats.
Advanced WindowsCare Personal is an all-in-one PC care utility that takes a one-click approach to help protect, repair, and optimize your computer.
Scanning and finding what other utilities miss, it can keep your PC error-free and running smooth than ever. Advanced WindowsCare Personal is designed for Windows Vista, XP and 2000.
This fantastic program is available free of charge for private use. 100% safe and clean without adware, spyware and virus.
Key Benefits
Extremely easy to use
1 click and it scans and cares for your PC in one minute.
Defends and Protects your PC
Scans and removes spyware and adware with the latest definitions. Prevents spyware, hijackers and bad websites from being installed. Erases the history of all activities in your computer.
Cleans your Windows
Boosts system performance by cleaning out all missing, unwanted, obsolete and corrupt registry entries and junk files.
Keeps peak performance
Tunes up Windows to dramatically improve both system and Internet performance, unleashing the power of your system
Fixes system errors
Repairs system configurations, eliminates system bottlenecks and prevents crashes, keeping your PC stable and running at peak efficiency.
Safe and Free
100% free with no spyware/adware. The safest and most trusted solution from a leading software vendor.
Where can you get it?
Click here for free download
You will notice a large number of changes to your Registry which will list sites such as coolwebsearch and 180Solutions. These are placed there by AWC and flagged to block these sites. There is no need to be alarmed or concerned with these changes as they are necessary to stop the nasties from attaching themselves to your pc.
How does it work? Go here to watch screenshots:
http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html
Any problems, try the Forum, FAQ or Contact Me.
I also recommend using Ad-Aware in conjunction with AWC as well as AVG anti-virus and ZoneAlarm Firewall.
By using a combination such as this your pc is not reliant on one program alone and none of them are memory hungry applications. I have covered these in other posts but will put the links at the end of this one.
Safe surfing everyone.
Links:
Lavasoft Ad-Aware AVG Anti-Virus
July 12, 2007 at 4:34 pm
I downloaded the program yesterday,My problem is that AWC won’t scan the registry,everytime its starts to do so,the computer shuts down.Every scan for the other items was fine,except the registry,anyway to get around what the problem could be,I’m sure its something in the registry,maybe an old bug,but I don’t know how to locate the bug,so the registry can be scanned completely and fixes made.
July 12, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Hi Kohl,
Sorry you are having a problem with the registry scan, try using the following 2 progs which hopefully will help. I am currently testing a registry cleaner, so if all is well i will have that one posted early next week.
http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/06/04/ccleaner-clear-your-browsing-history-safely/
http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/07/06/registry-defrag-utility-free/
There are a number of possible reasons behind this problem. To correct: First, update to the latest version and the latest database file if you have not done so. Second, while running Advanced WindowsCare, please temporarily disable or close any background program such as antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall. Third, it is highly recommended that you run a thorough “Check” or “Scan Disk” depending on your Windows version. Try scanning in safe mode.
Also do a virus scan, ccleaner will clean and optimize a large part of the registry in the Applications tab, but if you use it tick each box individually and it will also create a back up for you usually in My Documents.
July 13, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Well I downloaded it and it dropped about a Million nasties in my registry. It had only just been cleaned so I know they weren’t there beforehand. Natsies included coolwebsearch and 180solutions. Loads of others.
July 13, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Hi Dave, coolweb and 180 would not have come from AWC, so the nasties would have come from elsewhere. I have been using AWC for a while now and programs I loathe are those that have anything to do with 180 and coolweb. I also use all of the other progs that I have listed so that my pc remains clean.
If you believe that they came with AWC I suggest that you post a comment on their Forum at : http://www.iobit.com/forums/
Also please note that although you will find reference to these in your registry it is to ensure that they are not able to download to your pc as they are set as blocked in the registry. Try it and see!!
July 14, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Thanks for the reply. I looked this up and you are pefectly correct, they are flagged to block these sites but anyone seeing some of the disgustingly named sites listed in their registry would wonder what on earth was going on.
July 15, 2007 at 11:24 am
Hi Dave,
Yes they certainly would, there are just so many of them but at least with AWC they are flagged to block. I should have put this in the original article, so I will have to add a little to it to clarify this.
Thanks for your comments.
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March 21, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Works but not completely. Scans fine up until the defrag tab then tells me I have another defrag program running and to exit that program and try again. I removed Auslogics Disk Defrag and System Suites from my PC but it still gives the same message and will not defrag.
Then it drops down to the,(last) analyze tab with “scanning” in green and runs forever with no result. Can you help me? Thanks.
March 21, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Thomas - Can you tell me if it is IOBit Windows Care or IOBit Smart Defrag you are using?
AWC does not have a defrag tab, so I am guessing that you are using IOBit SmartDefrag.
If this is the case go HERE to download latest version.
If it is IOBit AWC then ensure that you have the latest version HERE
Hope this helps, otherwise feel free to get back to me.
Best regards,
Colin
March 21, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Cotojo,
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Here’s the deal. I already had IOBit WC 2 Personal on my PC and when accessing it, I saw there was a new IOBit AWC 3 Beta 1.0 program available so Axed AWC 2 and installed the AWC 3 Beta 1.0 version.
This version has everything AWC 2 has plus Disk Defragement and PC Analyzer tabs.
I just reinstalled the WC 2 Personal from the link you sent me and still have the AWC 3 Beta 1.0 on my machine. What should I do? I’m just looking for the latest and best line of defense.
Thank.
Tom
March 21, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Thomas - To my knowledge AWC 3 Beta 1.0 has some stability issues at present. The problem with any beta program is that it is still undergoing testing and there are bugs to be fixed.
Until it is a stable version I would stick with AWC version 2.7 and SmartDefrag V4.03 and uninstall V.3 beta.
Hope this of some use to you,
Best regards,
Colin
March 21, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Colin,
Thank you again for your help. I’ll take your advice.
Tom
March 21, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Thomas - You’re most welcome.
The problem with many beta programs is that there is a risk involved which can cause system instability, program crashes etc.
As soon as they are out of beta I test them before adding them to my list of useful programs
Have a great weekend,
Colin