FreeFixer works by scanning a large number of locations where unwanted software has a known record of appearing or leaving traces. The browse locations include the programs that run on your computer, the programs that starts when you reboot your computer, your browser's plug-ins, your home folio setting, etc.

FreeFixer does not know what is unwanted, then it presents the scan result and it'south up to you lot decide if some file should exist removed and if some settings should restored to their default value. Please be careful! If y'all delete a legitimate file you lot may impairment your computer. To help you when determining if anything should be removed you lot tin can detect more information at FreeFixer's spider web site for each particular in the scan effect. You can for case see what other users chose to practice in the same situation. You tin can also salvage log file of your scan outcome and consult the volunteers in one of the FreeFixer helper forums.

For more than detailed information about FreeFixer, please encounter the User'south Manual.

What's New:

  • FreeFixer now scans Google Chrome Extensions.
  • FreeFixer's apparently text log now includes the proper name of the signer for each file. For example: "signer: ClientConnect LTD [valid]" or "signer: [unsigned]" if the file is unsigned.
  • Added boosted items to FreeFixer's whitelist:
    • AVAST Software a.s.
    • Bitdefender SRL
    • Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
    • Intel Corporation - Intel Management Engine Firmware
    • Intel Corporation - Intel Rapid Storage Technology
    • Intel Corporation - Mobile Wireless Group
    • Intel Corporation - Software and Firmware Products
    • Intel Corporation - pGFX
    • Intel Corporation-Mobile Wireless Group
    • Intel Software
    • Intel Services Manager
    • Intel Upgrade Service
    • Logitech, Inc.
    • Microsoft Dynamic Code Publisher
    • Microsoft Windows Early on Launch Anti-malware Publisher
    • Piriform Ltd
    • SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.
    • SANDBOXIE L.T.D
    • TeamViewer
    • Webroot Inc.