Summing up ?

If it 'aint broke, don't fix it !

it’s available from:
www.pcdecrapifier.com

take care,
Blind Computer User
** a last note, when I, as a last notion, ran my post in Microsoft word 2003, it rated it as a 10.8 grade level and the majority of its objections were concentrated in the add I pasted in; so I took out all my wording and ran it again, the grade level returned for the ad from the webpage is 2.8...

I uninstalled this after it took an enormous time to boot my laptop. Then I had to nearly reboot it in safemode with networking after it kept hanging up with processes? No. I'm thankfully very proficient with computers and know something is awry. Thanks anyway GOTD.

Don't like the way it keeps quiet about what it's actually doing. No preliminary scan for a user decision as to what to adjust, if anything. According to their website, any changes are permanent, which should be enough to red-flag anybody with more than a modicum of technical know-how. Also, despite watching the install carefully, it seemed to sneak "Relevant Knowledge" on to my system. Thoroughly uninstalled both via Revo and did a system restore to make doubly sure!

I also meant to say - "It is not 'mostly' your fault" - put the blame where it lies (I meant the pun).

Downloaded, installed and registered PC Medic on my Windows7 quad core box without a problem. When I ran it, it took a couple of minutes to examine my systems hardware and settings. (seems like a good thing) After it finished its repairs/changes, I rebooted. Like others have said, there is no evidence or list of errors fixed or megabytes of clutter removed, either before after. I could not tell any speed improvements to my computer upon restart. So I decided to see what it might have missed to better gauge its effects on my system. I ran my favorite registry cleaner(registry first aid) which found and repaired about 500 registry errors. Then I ran my favorite disk cleaner(Ashampoo Winoptimizer) which found about 650 megabytes of clutter on my hard drive.

In the past, after running a thorough disk cleaner or registry repair/cleaner, a followup by another equally good cleaner would find essentially nothing.

Others may have different experiences than mine with PC Medic. The best that I can say is that PC Medic did not break anything.

The only software that I have found that does a one click improvement of any pc is a free program named 'Boost' http://www.boostbyreason.com/
I have used Medik in the past with some success, in the end it caused problems and got deleted. So I am sorry I shall pass on this.

The best part of my experience with this? All the expertise I developed in restoring my system from a backup within a couple of weeks of installing it. More than once, I'm afraid.

Sure, I don't know if PCM *really* deserves the credit for my education but there was definitely an order of occurrence; this then that: PCM then screwed up system. Of course, this is all probably just me and it will never happen to you.

Because of the first screenshot (I was curious about the choice of OS and choice of processor) I downloaded this thing from the web site and unpacked it in a temp folder. Funny that you can fool the program (and most certainly screw up your system) by choosing another Windows OS than the one you're running and another processor (Intel, AMD and VIA) than the one that's inside your laptop.

Interestingly, you have only one Windows version for XP, Vista, 7... to choose between. Apparently, the software makes no difference, whether you run SP1, SP2, SP3, Starter, Premium, Professional, Integrale or whatever kind Microsoft's marketers thought of.

If I have time, I'll try to find out what this program is doing.

Unless I see a list of what is doing and why it is doing it, there is no point of installing it. For me, it is do nothing software and just cluttering of your system.

Virtual WinXP-32 optimization:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/PCMedik75_20150607/Optimize-1.png

After restart I noticed no difference.

Another optimization with the same WinXP-32, Intel-CPU:
- Windows server 2012
- CPU -VIA
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/PCMedik75_20150607/Optimize-2.png

After restart I noticed no difference.

Restore, there is no choice which restore:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/PCMedik75_20150607/Restore.png
Why look for devices?

After restart I noticed no difference.

After restore still WinXP, now with a Via-CPU
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/PCMedik75_20150607/NaRestore.png

Such software can make minor improvements in your system, but nothing you couldn't accomplish without them.

They work IF you know what you are doing, IF they tell you what changes they will be making, IF you are given options to select what you approve. This program want you to place blind faith in it ...it gets nowhere near my files.

Just run from this software. There's no program anywhere that can do what it claims. Pure promotional malarkey.

There are many reasons for a slow computer, and most will slow down over time. If you want to speed up your computer there are things you can do and there are programs that can help, but there are no one-click solutions.

Here's a good place to start: askleo.com/why_is_my_machine_slowing_down/

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”.

From bitter experience, such claims of automated boosting of performance by a single click are, at best, grossly exaggerated, while at worst, they can cause irreversible damage to your computer.

There are ways you can increase performance, but they invariably require that you know what you're doing and that you exercise due care at every step. But this is not the place to go more deeply into that.

In the vague description of this program's drastic and permanent actions, just about the only one that makes sense is: “it turns off several animations”, provided of course you are prepared to sacrifice animations for gaining a little speed. But even then, there are preset modes you can select in your computer that shift the balance from comfort/graphics to speed, safely and reversibly.

Then there's the aspect of being in the dark as to what it does and not being able to select what you want done from a list. Other such programs, including freeware, give you much more choice, control and transparency.

And a last warning. Don't rely too much on the ability to reverse changes made by such programs. The problems created may not manifest themselves for some time and suddenly appear (much) later when you try something new. It will then be difficult to attribute them to what you did in the past, let alone reverse it and bring your computer back to a by now superseded state.

As Keya23 at #1 I use CCleaner and Wisecare365 and Wisecare showed my system as currently being fully optimized.
I ran PC Medik's optimization feature (frighteningly no info given on what had been done!)rebooted as requested and then checked Wisecare again. The Wisecare optimization had been largely reversed. I then ran the restore feature within PC Medick,rebooted,and checked Wisecare again to find that only some of the Wisecare optimizations had been returned to the way they were.

The point I am trying to make is that running the restore feature within PC Medik does not return your machine to exactly the way it was prior to running the program. Please be aware of this.

Greeezinz from sweeetzerland

To my humble point of view there is nothing as:

1. open execute window
type %tmp%
press enter
ctrl + a
delete all those temp files

2. glary utilities

3. ccleaner

the cocktail of those 3 buddies never gave me headaches.

Havaniceday

WoW... They really are vague about what changes the program does. while it runs, it tells you nothing. After you run it, it tells you nothing.

I reviewed the website and it adds MORE vague claims, The only (somewhat) solid claim is this quote -
"makes your computer faster by making several changes to Windows settings; for instance it turns off several animations that degrade performance, instructs the CPU how to prioritize background tasks, how files are loaded and written to the hard drive, changes to the way memory is used when programs use the memory swap file. " But then they add this- " and dozens of other performance settings." "and fixes to common problems."

other scary statements - "Many small problems on your computer lead to a combined loss of performance over time, PCMedik will scan your computer for these problems and instantly repair them."
"increase the speed of your computer's hardware by making permanent system wide Windows changes to how your computer operates."

And these statements are stand alone with no further informative information following them.
Besides the fact that only I know which background are important to me and which programs I prefer more memory to, the idea of 'MAKING PERMANENT SYSTEM WIDE WINDOWS CHANGES' is enough to make me run.

so I say again...WoW.

The only program with almost same functions I used to use is Windows repair.I have tried many other programs and have had troubles!

Normally I am not stupid or unmindful of what I am doing. I guess today is not one of those days. It was easy to obtain the registration key but I had a heck of a time finding where to enter the key.

I finally noticed at the bottom of the first window (although somewhat grayed out) it clearly indicates to click here to enter key. Just trying to help others from feeling foolish about a simple process. Hope it helps.

Teacher Michael

Today's GOTD unfortunately falls into the category of mysteryware, a type of software that one might have expected to disappear from the marketplace long since.

In essence, mysteryware is a program or application on whose behalf its developer makes all kinds of assurances yet offers no proof: the software starts and finishes without the computer user having a clue as to what it is actually doing -- in other words, it's all a mystery.

This may well be harmless fun in any other area of computing but it's absolutely not to be recommended where computer maintenance is concerned: a computer owner needs to know what is going on, and how, and why. Merely incorporating a "restore" facility means nothing at all: no software is infallible so if PC Medik ever develops a glitch and "restore" doesn't work you're going to finish up with a possibly busted-up computer and not the slightest idea why or how to fix it.

Thanks GOTD, but no thanks. This developer needs to re-think its entire approach here: mysteryware has no commercial future at all.

Download and installed very easy. Registration went smoothly. Thats here stops and smoke and mirrors come out. Didn't change the settings on the run of PCMedik. After it did, what it did, because I don't know what it did. The software doesn't tell you! I rebooted and then, nothing. I guess, the software was done. It never showed up again, until I reopened it. This time, I tried the Super-duper, stronger than steel, max boost speed. Same walk down the yellow brick road as the first time. Maybe someone with a older machine, it may help. I can't honestly see or tell you what it did on my computer. Uninstalling is my choice.

I'm a PC tech with over 15 yrs. experience. Often my clients have such 'One-click' software on their systems, guaranteed to make their computers 'run like new' again. I invariably uninstall them. I haven't encountered any one, cure-all software that's going to correctly diagnose what's going on with your computer and fix it, because there's just too many things that can go wrong depending on the user's actions. Besides the fact they nearly always constantly run in the background, slowing things down. Windows is already capable at memory management, CPU prioritization, etc.

98% of the time my client's problems and slow downs result from either malware (Malwarebytes is, in my opinion, the single most useful software the average, and advanced, user can install and regularly run), or unnecessary software installed on their computer and auto-starting (uninstall through Programs and Features, or Add or Remove Programs for those who still run XP).

With that said, I have not tried today's GOTD offering and cannot directly comment on it, but have experience with similar software that does practically the same things. However, I'll be interested to read the experiences of those who try it. :)

Installed and registered, for some inexplicable reason it requires my name but nothing more.
The logic behind this is somewhat confusing and doesn't give me much confidence in the logic of the program.

It claims that it instantly makes changes to my system without giving the slightest hint of where these changes are made. It could be making major changes the registry for all I know and frankly that scares the hell out of me as it is not always possible to restore.

Thought maybe the help files give an indication of what it did, but no nothing in fact it was a waste of space.

Not a program I can use; certainly my install of XP could do with something like this as it is becoming a cantankerous old B, but then so am I when I see programs like today's download.

Uninstalled, too chicken to test it!

Seems like a good program however there is no means of registering it you should have a button or a place to click in the help section according to it but it doesnt show on windows 8.1

Installed and registered without problems on a Win 8.1.3 Pro 64 bit system. A clean install.

A company without name and address, a phone number for service questions:
"Our innovative desktop and mobile software products are designed to be easy to use and make your life easier. Instantly download and install free trial versions of our software products today!"

We had a previous version PCMedik 6 on August 30, 2010. Here are the very old reviews:
http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/pcmedik-6/

The claim for version 6 was:
PCMedikPCMedik can increase the performance of your computer and fix annoying problems like crashes and errors that randomly appear

It can, but there is no: it does

Today's claim:
Do you want your PC to work like a brand new? PCMedik makes your computer fast
It makes for sure...

Upon start a small not resizable window opens. Here you'll find a true statement. It may increase. LOL
http://i.imgur.com/R1A3NUm.png

And the first nonsense (in my eyes). With a dropdown menu you can choose (why that???) your operating system and your processor. Why should I select another OS, than the running one, or another processor?
You can change between "boost" and "maximum boost".

The "optimize now" starts, searched the computer for specific details and..
http://i.imgur.com/YATno6U.png

it does not tell you, what the software has done. A real black box. Reboot and you have a "brand new" computer, or maybe not or who does know, or...
If you believe in black box software - with a "restore" option, and if you buy powder against pink elephants ("I don't see pink elephants here!" ... "See how good it works!") than take this. I don't believe in brand new computers, too much hassle to install all the software again and make them real working.

Uninstalled via reboot. Be careful!



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Why fails tested software more often on my computer than on yours?

Well, it could be that I simply have lousy bad computers. The easy answer.
I hope that this is not the real reason.
When we get a new converter with "new" features" like downloading from 300+ online sites, I don't test, whether the conversion from AVI to MP4 works. I assume, that the simple things are working since version 3 or 4... I test the new features. If they fail, why should I go further? If you tell me, that the software is working on YOUR computer: great! be happy! Did you test, what I tested?

If a converter converts text-to-pdf, pdf-to-jpg and pdf-to-word the same. I test the complicated parts, they will fail in most cases, but hey! on my computer it does extract the pictures from a PDF file. Great, if this software help you to extract pictures, but what about a pdf-to-word conversion?

I wish you a nice and sunny Sunday!

It may be worth having a look at this review from our old friend Ashraf: http://dottech.org/18172/review-pcmedik/

I already know that there will be many comments today warning of the potential damage that one click optimization software can cause in a system, and in some cases I am sure that the advice is wise. However, I find that very often the words used to describe a particular piece of software can be slightly mis-leading.

I use Ccleaner, WiseCare 365 and Privazer and while one is a cleaner, one an optimizer and one a privacy enhancer all of them could simply be regarded as cleaners that have slightly different options allowing them to focus more specifically on different aspects of Windows.

As ever, thanks to GAOTD and the developer but for software like this I will be sticking to my tried and tested trio.