Guides
PC Matic guides
Practical, step-by-step educational guides covering common setup, whitelisting, and maintenance tasks.
How to Install PC Matic
A starting point for installing the software and running your first scan.
View GuideHow to Add a Program to the Whitelist
Understand the general process for approving a trusted program.
View GuideHow to Review Quarantined Items
Steps for checking what's been blocked and deciding whether to approve it.
View GuideHow to Run a PC Optimization Scan
General concepts for cleaning up unnecessary files and startup items.
View GuideHow to Set Up Dark Web Monitoring
General concepts for configuring alerts about exposed personal information.
View GuideHow to Troubleshoot a Blocked Program
A structured approach to figuring out why a trusted program was flagged.
View GuideHow to Update PC Matic
Why keeping the software current matters for both security and compatibility.
View GuideHow to Manage Whitelisting Across Multiple Devices
General concepts for administrators managing whitelist policy centrally.
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