Advanced SystemCare Free 18.3.0.240

❓ Frequently Asked Questions and Known Security Issues

1. Has Advanced SystemCare Free been associated with any known security vulnerabilities?

Advanced SystemCare have had notable security issues. For instance, CVE-2021-44968 is a "Use After Free" vulnerability in Advanced SystemCare 15 Pro, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a system crash. Additionally, CVE-2022-24138 involves improper permissions in the ProgramData folder, potentially enabling privilege escalation.

• CVE-2021-44968 Details
• CVE-2022-24138 Details

These vulnerabilities highlight the importance of cautious use and regular updates when using system optimization tools.

2. Why do some antivirus programs flag Advanced SystemCare as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)?

Advanced SystemCare has been flagged by some antivirus solutions as a PUP due to its aggressive marketing tactics, bundling of additional software, and system modifications that may not be clearly communicated to users. For example, a user reported that Advanced SystemCare produced nearly 200 PUP warnings on their system, leading to concerns about its behavior.

• User Report on PUP Warnings

Such reports suggest that while the software aims to optimize system performance, its methods may be intrusive or unwelcome to some users.

3. Can Advanced SystemCare cause system instability or conflicts with other applications?

Yes, there have been user reports of Advanced SystemCare causing system instability. For instance, a user noted that after running Advanced SystemCare, some applications stopped working, and they experienced issues accessing certain websites. Uninstalling the software resolved these problems.

• User Experience with System Instability

These incidents underscore the potential risks of using system optimization tools that make extensive changes to system settings.

4. Is it safe to use Advanced SystemCare's registry cleaning features?

Registry cleaning is a contentious feature among system optimization tools. While Advanced SystemCare offers registry cleaning to remove invalid entries, improper use can lead to system issues. A user reported that after using Advanced SystemCare, they encountered a blue screen error and were unable to boot into Windows, suspecting registry changes as the cause.

• Discussion on Registry Cleaning Risks

It's advisable to back up the registry before making any changes and to use such features cautiously.

5. Does Advanced SystemCare interfere with Windows' built-in optimization tools?

Advanced SystemCare offers features that overlap with Windows' built-in tools, such as disk cleanup and startup management. Some users argue that these redundancies can cause conflicts or unnecessary system strain. For example, a forum user pointed out that Windows 10 already includes features like Storage Sense and efficient RAM management, making third-party tools like Advanced SystemCare potentially superfluous.

• Forum Discussion on Redundancy

Users should evaluate whether additional optimization tools offer significant benefits over existing system utilities.