Still, most Windows users may use built-in tools or better third-party applications to achieve similar results. All in all, it is not too bad of an effort. The ability to run a system security scan is one, and some may like the ability to free up memory and clean up temporary files quickly. Some of the other features seem more useful. Is the Microsoft PC Manager application a useful tool for Windows users? It certainly shares some characteristics with snake-oil applications and tries very hard to make sure Edge is the default browser and Microsoft's own startup apps remain activated. The scan takes some time to complete and displays suggestions in the end that may improve system security. The security scan checks various areas, including browser extensions, startup apps, key system locations and hardware drivers. Edge is listed as the recommended option, but other installed browsers, in my case Firefox and Chrome, were also displayed.
Browser Protection, once again, offers an option to change the default browser. The security tab lists an option to run a scan, check for Windows updates, and browser protection. Again, Microsoft apps such as OneDrive or Edge are not included in that listing. Startup apps, finally, lists third-party apps that start with the system to disable that feature.
Each process is listed with the memory that it uses and an option to terminate it.
Process Management displays user-run processes. Most disk cleaners support more options than Microsoft's beta application. Deep Cleanup checks locations such as the Recycle Bin or certain caches, and suggests to clear them to free up space.
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