How to Quickly Perform an Audit on your PC

Article by Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience)

Audit Your Whole PC in a Few Moments

Even if you do not require this information (and who would not) it is still very useful as it will reveal any missing Microsoft hotfixes, your current anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks and even software licenses.

To download the free non-commercial version of Belarc Advisor visit:

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Runs on Windows 7, Vista and XP. Both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows is supported.

Belarc Analysis

Fig 1.1 - Belarc Analysis Running

Simply install and run the program and have it scan your PC.

(Please note that it will first want to check for any recent updates.)

When it is finished scanning your PC displays the results in your Web browser - see the screenshot Fig 1.2 below.

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Fig 1.2 - The Belarc Advisor Printout