Good for
Operating Systems that are no longer supported by Microsoft
Like: Windows95, 98, & ME
A remarkable program that can intelligently detect and correct all kinds of problems on your PC
before they get a chance to mess up your computer. With BigFix, you are automatically protected from bugs, security holes, and problems caused by outdated software, letting you do more and crash less. It's like having your own private computer guru, 24x7.
BigFix usually runs in the background, monitoring your computer for problems and conflicts. You can be sure that BigFix is working by the icon near the bottom-right corner of your screen (called the Tray).
Every day, BigFix automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix Sites around the Internet.
Such as: Windows Updates from Microsoft and Anti-Virus program updates.
This way, BigFix is always up to speed on the latest problems and is able to automatically fix
them.
Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing a Tray icon.
To fix the problem, click on that flashing icon to open BigFix.
When you click on the flashing Tray icon, the BigFix window will open. At the top of the screen, there is a list of messages called the "Fixlet List". These messages, called "Fixlets",
describe problems that BigFix has discovered, and help you fix them automatically.
To see what a Fixlet has to say, just click on that Fixlet in the Fixlet List.
The text of the Fixlet will pop up in the Fixlet Body area. Fixlets can have links and graphics, just like web pages.
Many Fixlets are designed to automatically fix the problems they describe. Fixlets contain "Action Buttons", one-click solutions that can perform very complicated fixes automatically. With Action Buttons, BigFix can automatically apply a new
patch, or fix an incorrect registry entry, without forcing you to muck around. Action Buttons make it easy to keep your computer running smoothly.
To receive free Fixlets, you first need to subscribe to Fixlet sites. These are sites maintained by experts around the world, who provide Fixlets in their area of expertise. You can subscribe to many Fixlet sites simultaneously. Each Fixlet site you
subscribe to places an icon on the Sitebar.
These first sites will immediately begin checking your computer for the most serious problems, and will
recommend subscriptions to other Fixlet sites that can diagnose less serious problems and provide helpful advice for maintaining
your computer.
If you would like even more Fixlet advice, just click on the icon on the Toolbar. This will bring up a list of all available Fixlet sites. You can then immediately subscribe to the ones that interest you for free.
The BigFix Toolbar lets you quickly browse through your Fixlets.
Here's what each toolbar button does:
Arrows: scan through Fixlets and web pages.
Font: adjust the text size for easier reading.
Stop: terminate a download.
Trash: delete Fixlets.
BigFix: subscribe to new Fixlet sites.
Gather: collect new Fixlets right now.
Print: print the screen.
Help: Click and then on an item of interest.
To begin using BigFix advice, you just need to:
Subscribe to the BigFix sites (FREE) that interest you
Read and act on the advice you get.
It's as easy as that! BigFix takes care of the rest. It automatically gathers the latest information and alerts you when a problem is discovered. Fixes are automated too. Most problems can be cured with a simple mouse-click.
Click the "Gather Now" button. Clicking this button will tell BigFix to download your first batch of Fixlets. Some of them may tell you about bug fixes or updates you need, and others may
invite you to subscribe to different sites that may interest you. Try them out, and let BigFix keep your computer problem-free!
Note: BigFix has been designed to fully protect your privacy. No information about you or your computer will ever be sent off your computer by BigFix without your express permission.
