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Software that scans Windows-based PCs to diagnose and then solve various computer problems

Software that scans Windows-based PCs to diagnose and then solve various computer problems

Vote: (144 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Microsoft

Version: 1.0.0080.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(144 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Microsoft

1.0.0080.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Official and trusted software from Microsoft.
  • Has automated troubleshooters for dozens of problems.
  • Simple to use, no technical knowledge required.

Cons

  • Still in beta phase, may not completely fix every problem.

Microsoft Fix It Center is a utility that helps keep your Windows PC running smoothly by performing scans for specific types of problems and applying fixes when possible. The software is made by Microsoft, which ensures that it's trustworthy and won't harm your system. You won't have to worry about it being another useless "fix my PC" program that does nothing useful and just shows ads.

Using Microsoft Fix It Center is very simple. The installation process is fast and takes only a few minutes. Once you get the program running, you'll be presented with a simple interface showing various system components that you could be having problems with, like Internet Explorer performance, playing audio, power, etc. By clicking the "Run" button on the right, Microsoft Fix It Center will start a scan in an effort to find the cause of the problem.

Once the scan is done, it will show you a list of possible solutions that you can try. Sometimes, it will be as simple as changing a control panel setting. For some problems, Microsoft Fix It Center will need to download additional troubleshooting tools to perform more advanced tests. Once all solutions have been attempted, it will ask you whether the problem has been fixed and give you the chance to send feedback to Microsoft.

This troubleshooting tool can help correct many kinds of problems you can run into on Windows, such as poor performance, a hardware component not working, programs crashing, etc. It's quite simple to use, even for those without much technical skill.

Microsoft Fix It Center is a free tool that is still in beta phase. It's still under development and won't always be able to solve every problem you run into. But it has a lot of potential and could replace many third-party troubleshooting utilities once it's out of beta testing.

Pros

  • Official and trusted software from Microsoft.
  • Has automated troubleshooters for dozens of problems.
  • Simple to use, no technical knowledge required.

Cons

  • Still in beta phase, may not completely fix every problem.