What exactly is a PC health check?
What do tests check?
Many different things could go wrong with a computer. While a manual diagnosis could take a long time and proved to be fairly frustrating, having everything automated through software programs makes life a lot easier. In just a short amount of time, computer health checks can usually identify exactly what is going on.
Software and driver exams
Antivirus and malware protection
Hardware checks
Registry errors
This is a big one that not too many people know a ton about, but registry errors can pop up all the time. With so much information on the computer’s registry, errors pop up way too often.
Fortunately, there are some pc health check programs, like System Mechanic, that will help automate fixing registry errors. Having a dependable solution in that regard can reduce stress significantly.
Is Windows PC Health Check Safe?
Let’s talk about the PC Health Check App that Windows recently launched. According to Microsoft, this program will help customers to monitor their PC health and check if they meet system requirements for Windows 11. Up until last year, it was available as an optional download on their website, but many users noticed that Microsoft was force-installing PC Health Check App on their systems through new software updates. So is Windows PC Health Check safe? In short, yes. The app does check PC health, but if a user already has health check software, then the forced install simply takes up space and can cause your system to run slower. While it may not be bloatware, many users are categorizing it as such and choosing to uninstall the app.
Are there other ways to get help during a PC health check?
On iolo.com, we make sure that customers have as much help as possible at their fingertips. No matter how you choose to learn, questions can be answered in a short amount of time.
For the most direct answers, there are two levels of support. The free product support answers questions about our products. Premium support called LiveTech can help you solve virtually any device issue, from printer and other device driver issues, to setting up video conferencing for remote work.
There is a knowledge base on iolo.com that helps with generic questions that others have asked in the past. This is a passive way to get more information on computer health checks overall, as well as potential remedies. New information is added to the knowledge base all the time, and it helps cut down on the need to contact someone at the call center.
Finally, there is a chat service available for those who can’t currently talk on the phone. A lot of questions can be answered through the chat, allowing people to get everything in working order and go from there.
Our help is geared towards making sure that people fully understand the results of their PC health check, and also know what products might work best in making repairs. It is better to fully understand what needs to be purchased before spending a lot of money on different products. Some products might not help at all for a specific issue.
How much money does a person need to spend after a PC health check?
Is a PC health check safe? It’s a common question because many people assume that a free PC health check comes with a catch. While there are times when people do need to spend money based on what the report shows, there are specific issues that are entirely free to fix as well.
There are some instances where a computer needs to be dusted and cleaned to improve performance. Maybe a computer is overheating too quickly because a fan is blocked. Taking care of simple issues like that do not cost a dime.
Minor issues might also prove to be fixable without spending any money. We offer a free version of System Mechanic, and those who have minor issues might be able to fix things with that version only. This is just one reason why it is worth being proactive about fixes instead of waiting until things get too slow with the computer.
If you need to fix your computer, we offer very affordable products that end up saving people money in the long run. Our repair options are much more affordable than any repair service you’d find locally, and it is more convenient as well. We spent a long time making sure that everything we offer brings value to the table.
More significant computer issues might require a few different solutions that start to add up as far as costs are concerned. This usually only comes into play if there are no other options. It is still better to invest in a few utilities that can help instead of having to replace an entire computer.
When is the best time to get a PC health check?
Even if a computer is showing no real signs of slowing down, it is worth getting a general health check at least once a year. This way, a user might be able to identify problems that are starting to creep up. As one example, if there are a lot of unused files piling up on the registry, it is worth getting rid of them earlier instead of waiting until they cause a computer to slow down.
Those who have current computer issues should get a PC health check a little more frequently. The initial diagnosis can prove to be very beneficial, as it provides virtually instant answers so that people can make smart decisions from there. After some fixes and time passes on, they can start to run additional PC health checks later on to compare reports.
Older computers can notice quite a few slowdowns as time goes on. Doing a health check a few times a year, or whenever necessary, makes the most sense.
