PC Matic - An Overdue Review - Comments Page 3

This was a nice review, Bob. I have often wondered about PC Pitstop's PC Matic. I get the email newsletters and I will attest that PC Pitstop does share many of your "Blogs or Newsletters" with the PC Pitstop mailing members.

I just started using Bitdefender Total Security 2018 this past 12-16-2017. I purchased a 3 years subscription for up to 5 devices, which is plenty for my needs. I have the protection on 2 computers and my Smartphone. I still can't get my full coverage on my Fire Tablet HD 10.1, 7th Generation. Amazon will only allow me to use the FREE version of Bitdefender. I would prefer the Total Security version, but there is nothing I can do about my tablet, except to complain to Amazon.

I do love my tablet. I like reading my Kindle eBooks on it. But I don't like the limitations that Amazon puts on the owners of any of their Fire Tablets. Amazon's App Store needs to be greatly expanded, there is so little to get for Free or Purchase.

I would like to mention that it has been known for years...To NOT have 2 Anti-Virus/Malware programs working at the same time...It basically causes lots of issues with your computer, tablet or Smartphone. Bitdefender "cancels" out my Premium Malwarebytes program, it becomes completely useless. I was most fortunate that I purchased Malwarebytes Pro, just before Malwarebytes Premium came out. Malwarebytes Pro was a Lifetime License. But Malwarebytes did honor their warranty and those of us with a Pro License were allowed to "upgrade" at NO cost to us and it still registers a Lifetime License!!!

I was just update with Bitdefender Total Security 2019 and I must tell you, IF you do NOT know how to configure your computer's software...You will be in trouble! Talk about security...The bottom line is that Bitdefender almost has too much security! Sometimes, I can't even get onto a well known website, because Bitdefender blocks them!!!

Now, in all honesty, if is NOT Bitdefender blocking some of my well known websites, than it is Google's newest update that is doing it. However, I did step back some with Bitdefender and I have stopped using Google Chrome...I have been able to get on my well known websites, like yours Bob! Yeppers, your website was being blocked, for Heaven's sake and I can't have that, for sure!!!

Right now, I am using Firefox and I swore I would never use them again...So much for saying NEVER!!!
ROFLABO!!!

Russ: obviously, you must buy 4 more PCs to get your money's worth from two PC Matic licenses.

I am technically proficient, too. But I prefer to spend my time on more pleasant pursuits than PC maintenance, troubleshooting, and antimalware activities.

Hi Bob,

As one of your long standing and loyal admirers I want to just give you a heads-up on this subject of PC Maintenance programs. (Of course I realise you may already be aware of what I am saying - in which case I apologise for wasting your time!)

I have been “messing” with computers for more years than I care to remember; and particularly security/maintenance software. Right back to the days when Peter Norton’s stuff was at the top of the list.

Recently (by sheer fluke) I came across a suite I had not even heard of... Kerish Doctor (http://www.kerish.org/en/index.php)... which is possibly THE most comprehensive, thorough, and docile maintenance program I have EVER used.

When reading this article it occurred to me that you might wish to also have a look at Kerish Doctor (if, like me, it is not familiar to you)?

So I’ll leave it up to you Bob. (Please be assured this is a totally unsolicited note. Other than being an avid user I have absolutely no connection or dealings with any of the people responsible for this program.)

Thank you for your Newsletter - and your sage advice. I look forward to every issue, and read it from start to finish.

With ongoing best wishes,

Ian Robinson

143/48 Ashley Rd
Tapping 6065
Western Australia

I must put my two cents worth in to say I too thought the early ads for PC-Matic were kind of cheesy but for about four years I have come to completely rely on Rob and his people to handle all pc maintenance and protection. I do also use Super anti spyware simply because it is compatible with PC Matic. Cost? I have Evergreen and I believe it's the best payback I have ever gotten, hands down. Compared to ANY data loss or going through the steps necessary to play along with any other similar software fixes by any other company I have experience with, PCmatic is dirt cheap!

I installed PC Matic, and since then Chrome has complained about it, and wants it uninstalled - anybody else had this problem? I have not uninstalled PC Matic and Chrome hasn't complained in the past week, so I guess it isn't all bad....

Thanks for your review of PC Matic. I have used it for several years on all four of my computers with flawless results, and I also, have the EVERGREEN membership. Other programs that I run and that are compatible with PC Matic are MALWAREBYTES and SUPERANTISPYWARE which have free trials before buying licenses.

Sounds good but expensive for the home user with just one desktop

This is my first attempt at a comment. I do read your comments and reviews. My daughter gave me her old computer to start with in 1991. That one had to be 'kick' started with a flexible disk. (That gives you & your readers a good idea if my age. I am an octogenarian.)

However, this is about PC Matic which I have been using for a year. One of Mr. Cheng's many selling points 'Made in America', was a deciding factor for me along with the others. I am quiet pleased with it and have recommended PC Matic to my daughters and others.

I started with Norton that kept getting heavier and ended with Bitdefender which was getting a little complicated for me.

I contacted PC Matic support only a couple of times for assistance and they responded quickly with a solution. I plan to stay with PC Matic.

I have PC Matic on my desktop computer for over a year. I ran the program almost daily and got a virus. PC Matic tried to instruct me how to repair computer but they will not or can not understand my problem. Since their TV advertisement says it will prevent all virus and ransom ware I think they are responsible for repairing but their serviceman said they were not responsible for computer repairs, they were only responsible for repairing their own programs. Not a good company to deal with.

I remember the commercials from a while ago - the daughter and wife who were asking for new computers because they had bogged down. And the Dad (Rob Cheng) did the PC Matic thing to them and "bazinga!"
I was just amused, but never considered buying "as seen on tv" stuff. Then I read your "overdue" review. Having worked for the government for 20 years, I was used to McAfee Norton, etc because of my work computers - I had no choice in software. BUT, at home my geek husband and I jumped around - mostly using just Lavasoft Ad Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy. And more recently I've used whatever came with the computer (currently McAfee), but not happy with it. After your review I am going to go get PC Matic 1

WHEN IT WAS A PC JOB WITH KID PAST HISTORY FILES ON THE PC IT COULD TAKE 10 TO 20 HOURS AT ONE SITTING. I read all BOB'S ideas He is the DOCTOR.