Moving to a new PC and need a list of every program and license key on the old one? The free Belarc Advisor scans a Windows PC and builds a browser-based profile of its hardware, installed software and security status. The report stays on the computer; system details are not sent online.
What appears in the report?
After a scan, Belarc Advisor displays its findings in a report viewed through a web browser. Hardware details give a picture of the PC’s components, while the software inventory shows programs installed on the system. This is handy when identifying what is already present before troubleshooting or planning a change to the computer.
The report also gathers security-related information, including the system’s security status and update information.
Software and license inventory
Belarc Advisor’s software list can help identify applications that are easy to overlook, such as older programs installed long ago. License information is included with the system profile, giving owners a record to consult when checking what software is on the PC or preparing to move to another machine.
- Review installed programs alongside hardware and system details.
- Use the license information as part of a local software record.
A local security snapshot
The security portion of the report brings update and protection-related details into the same profile as the inventory. Because the scan results remain local, the report can be consulted on the PC without sending its system information to an online service.
Pros
- Combines hardware and installed-software details in one report
- Shows software license information alongside the inventory
- Includes a snapshot of system security status
- Keeps the report and scan results local
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit
Does Belarc Advisor send the scan results online?
No. The system information and report are kept locally on the computer.
What does Belarc Advisor show about installed software?
It provides an inventory of installed programs and includes software license information.
Where do I view the scan results?
Belarc Advisor presents the profile in a web browser on the computer.