The setup package generally installs about 87 files and is usually about 69.48 MB (72,857,896 bytes). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly.

Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The most common release is 6.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Advanced SystemCare with Antivirus 2012.Advanced SystemCare with Antivirus 2013.

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