In most of the cases, these are questionable add-ons, such as Pconverter, Unfollow Alert, ShieldFix PC Cleaner, which may also initiate slowdowns, redirects, ads, and similar things. Unfortunately, research has shown that this file is also capable of downloading additional programs on your computer. Not to mention, it installs AutoUpdate.exe file, which is responsible for checking for software updates and installing it on your computer. Its executable file asc.exe may continuously run in the background of the system and, be aware, it's not possible to close it manually. During installation, it creates a Windows startup and activates itself every time the computer is rebooted. Consequently, it may enter your computer along with the freeware you want to install without asking for appropriate permission. Security experts consider it to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to several important reasons first of which is a suspicious distribution method.Īlthough Advanced SystemCare from can be downloaded from its official page, it is also spread bundled with free software. However, you need to know that this system optimizer is not such a reliable tool, as the majority thinks. The rogue system tool has the free Advanced SystemCare version and the purchasable variant named Advanced SystemCare Pro that can be bought for the price of $19.99. The tool has even earned the name of Advanced SystemCare virus as its appearance and activities have been causing various concerns lately. Although it is quite popular among Internet users, more and more people are leaving negative feedback for it.
According to its developers, the tool is going to transform a sluggish computer into a “PC like new”. What is Advanced SystemCare? Advanced SystemCare – an Iobit-created tool that has earned a questionable reputationĪdvanced SystemCare - a suspicious system tool that provides fake scan results to encourage users to purchase its activation codeĪdvanced SystemCare by Iobit (version 7, 8, 8.3, 8.2.0, 9, 11, 12, etc.) is a PC optimization tool that should speed up the PC.