PC Tools: Desktop Maestro (3.0.0.830) – Software Review

July 25, 2009

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AA. Cost: $49.95 USD (3 computers)

BB. Is it worth that cost ?: Nope, it is not worth the extra $10 dollars US for 2 more options (Clean your computer options and an Setting button which is on the side anyways)

CC. Level of Knowledge needed to use software: Little or no knowledge needed to use safely

1. Ease of use – Very Easy – It has 6 main Icon Buttons -

1a. Interface - Very easy and simple to use…everything is simple and pretty much one button activation

2. Quality of scan – Super effective..not pron to as many false postives as older version of PC tools Desktop Maestro…

2A. Speed of Scan – Super fast and accurate

3. Updating – Super Fast

4. Can you run other programs during the scan ? Yes

4a. Can you run programs during update ? Yes

5. Is there a progress bar? Yes

6. Can you leave it running and it will run with out issue ? Yes

7. Is there adware or Spyware bundled with it ? No

8. Is it stable ? Yes very stable..but this is built for Vista 32bit and 64bit

9. How long do scans take ? 5-30 min

Over all a 3.5 out of 5 – This is the full program with all possible buttons, not that you need all the buttons in the first place. There really should not be that much confusion as what each button does it actually does. Also important to note this is built for Vista/XP 32 bit operating system. I would personally recommend the use of the cheaper more simply version “PC Tools: Registry Mechanic” which is 10 dollars US chapers and does the same thing….

Website Link: http://www.pctools.com/

Extra info: Some options can cause damage to your computer. So be careful and read manual if needed..or just get an older version of PC tools registry fixer/scanner

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Ding Dong Danny + Remy “Se7en”