![]() ![]() The scan takes some time to complete and displays suggestions in the end that may improve system security. The security scan checks various areas, including browser extensions, startup apps, key system locations and hardware drivers. Edge is listed as the recommended option, but other installed browsers, in my case Firefox and Chrome, were also displayed. Browser Protection, once again, offers an option to change the default browser. The security tab lists an option to run a scan, check for Windows updates, and browser protection. Again, Microsoft apps such as OneDrive or Edge are not included in that listing. Startup apps, finally, lists third-party apps that start with the system to disable that feature. Each process is listed with the memory that it uses and an option to terminate it. Process Management displays user-run processes. Most disk cleaners support more options than Microsoft's beta application. There you find options to run a full cleanup scan, manage large files on the main drive, configure Storage Sense in the Settings app or Manage apps, which also links to the Settings app.ĭeep Cleanup checks locations such as the Recycle Bin or certain caches, and suggests to clear them to free up space. Storage Management looks similar to the disk cleanup options that Windows provides. The startup apps to disable listing ignores Microsoft apps that start up with the system. The only issue detected was that Edge was not the default browser of the system. To Microsoft's credit, not all options are checked by default. It is just a basic scan that focuses on the three areas "items to cleanup", potential issues, and startup apps to disable. Health Check analyses the system to make recommendations. Both options can be disabled there.Ī click on Boost reduces memory usage temporarily and cleans-up all temporary files. There is also a Health Check link, and links to storage management, process management and the startup apps.Ī click on Settings reveals that PC Manager is configured to run at system start and to auto update. Links lead to the boost feature, and the security tab. The system's memory usage, temporary files, available storage, the last startup time and a process running count. PC Manager displays information about the system and several options on startup. The app checks out fine on Virustotal there is only one hit by CrowdStrike Falcon, and it is labeled grayware. Most web browsers support translations, but you may also activate the first button on the page to start the 5 Megabyte download of the app. The application itself has an English interface. PC Manager is only available from a Microsoft website that is entirely in Chinese. If that reminds you of applications such as CCleaner, or game boosting apps that are more or less snakeoil, then you are not far off.įirst, the bad news. ![]()
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