With dozens of constantly updated versions of computer cleaners in stores these days, it can be quite a hassle to find one that actually satisfies its claim to constantly scan, quarantine, and eliminate potentially harmful viruses. Even with familiar sounding names like Smart PC Fixer, how can one be absolutely certain it will effectively remove errors and improve computer performance?

Prior to installing any new program, it is crucial to research all available information to educate yourself on its ins and outs. The Smart PC Fixer, introduced originally in early 2012, is equipped with a universally easy to use main menu. Rather than hiding features in folders, all of the available tools and functions are effortlessly at your fingertips.

This PC cleaner has the same options you would find in the majority of other systems, including a system optimization aid, a system fix detail, a scan and clean choice, a system tools guide, and of course a backup feature. Seemingly, the marketable Smart Fixer has exactly what an operator needs to ensure a smooth and quick running computer.

System optimization is the first step to speeding up the performance of your computer. Use of this feature makes it possible to minimize the clutter and other pointless junk that only serves to lag on your PC's service, initial startup, menu, and desktop. The intention of this, of course, is to reach maximum performance.

The system fix feature is actually quite handy. This tool is designed to scan the entirety of the computer for errors-not for malicious software, like the regular scan. It diagnoses these breaks or corruptions and gives the operator the option to fix or delete them. ActiveX, broken shortcuts, Winsock2 troubles, and other associated malfunctioning files waste usable space on your PC, resulting in a slower running and more aggravating system.

The commonly known scan & clean option is the selling point. Through the use of this feature, you also get a junk file cleaner and an evidence cleaner. The evidence cleaner may seem like an extra little incentive, but it actually does not do much more than clear your internet history and cookies. This is a process that would take no more than thirty seconds for one to do alone.

The system tools feature gives a few additional tools to help improve overall computer performance. These extras include access to a file splitter, a file shredder, an uninstall manager, a disk defragmenter, a windows update checker, an ActiveX blocker, a toolkit for use on internet explorer-for restore and management options, and a BHO manager.

Every registry cleaner should already come with a backup tool, put in place to backup your important files and data before scanning and repairing. File names are never simply named "important" or "don't delete", so it's not so rare to accidentally delete an important a component necessary for your computer's stability. This is why backup is crucial to take advantage of.

Unfortunately, the Smart PC Fixer did not pass the worthwhile computer cleaner test. The only visible perk of the program was the easily navigated home page, which is not the most useful feature in scanning software. The scan feature itself caused other programs to lag when used simultaneously, and worked at slower pace than most.

The accuracy of the Smart Fixer's scanner was also a disappointment. Removal of errors is guaranteed, but that depends on if the scanner can detect any malicious activity. Particularly disruptive viruses are smart at disguising themselves, and this PC Fixer was no detective. While it can't be said that it is useless or simply a sham, there are several other available registry scanners in the same price range that produced a much more comforting result.