Quick vs advanced scans
Last updated February 4, 2026
Quickfix AI gives you two ways to check your computer's health. Quick scans take about 30 seconds and cover the essentials—perfect for routine checkups or when you just want a fast answer. Advanced scans take a bit longer but give you the complete picture, including your internet speed, all your connected devices, and what software is running. Choose based on how much detail you need.
Choosing the right scan
Quickfix AI offers two scan modes designed for different situations. Understanding when to use each helps you get the most out of your diagnostics without spending more time than necessary.
- Routine health checks
- Verify a fix worked
- Quick overview for troubleshooting
- Regular monitoring
- Troubleshooting specific issues
- Evaluating used computers
- Complete system inventory
- Preparing info for tech support
Quick scan
The Quick scan is designed for routine health checks and fast answers. In about 30 seconds, it examines your core hardware:
Advanced scan
The Advanced scan includes everything from the Quick scan plus a complete peripheral inventory, software analysis, and network performance test:
- All USB devices and hubs
- Bluetooth peripherals with connection status
- Audio input/output devices and printers
- All running processes (CPU and memory usage)
- Complete inventory of installed applications
- Network quality test (download/upload speeds, latency, jitter)
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Quick | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Core hardware (CPU, RAM, Storage) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery health | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display info | ✓ | ✓ |
| WiFi status | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB/Bluetooth devices | — | ✓ |
| Audio/Printers | — | ✓ |
| Running processes | — | ✓ |
| Installed apps | — | ✓ |
| Network speed test | — | ✓ |
| Scan time | ~30 seconds | 1-2 minutes |
As a general rule, start with Quick scans for routine monitoring and switch to Advanced when you need deeper analysis or are troubleshooting a specific problem.
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