The Secunia PSI works by examining files on your computer (primarily .exe, .dll, and .ocx files). These files contain non-specific meta information provided by the software vendor only. This data is the same for all users, and originates from the installed programs on your computer - never from their configuration. Please read the privacy statement available at the bottom of this page and through the Secunia PSI application for more details about how information from your computer is used by Secunia.

After examining all the files on your local hard drive(s), the collected data is sent to Secunia's servers, which match the data against the Secunia File Signatures engine (https://psi.secunia.com/) to determine the exact applications installed on your system. This information can then be used to provide you with a detailed report of the missing security related updates for your system.

Highlights of The Secunia PSI:
• The Secunia PSI will be available free of charge
• Calculates your unique Secunia System Score
• Automatically scans your computer
• Enables you to update Insecure/End-of-Life software
• Provides Direct Download Links to security updates & patches
• Detects and advises on more than 4,200 applications
• Direct correlation between thousands of Secunia Advisories and your specific system and software
• Secure SSL encrypted connection to Secunia

System Requirements
♦ Windows 2000, XP 32/64bit, and Vista 32/64bit
♦ Latest version of Microsoft Windows Update Agent (WUA)
♦ To install and run the Secunia PSI you will need administrative privileges

Connectivity:
♦ Access to Secunia servers (encrypted) via SSL (https://psi.secunia.com:443/)
♦ Access to Microsoft Windows Update servers, see also WUA requirements below

Note: The free Secunia PSI is available for Private/Home Users ONLY.
Corporate users must refer to the Secunia Network Software Inspector.

More Info & Download

If you don't want this starting up with Windows, but rather run it when you wish, after installation Go to: (Windows) Start»Run»enter "msconfig" (without quotes) » OK and uncheck it; you can restart then or later;

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