BatteryCare
The facts below are what the maker publishes about BatteryCare, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From BatteryCare's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| BatteryCare | Free | Free software · Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 |
The facts
Each one read from BatteryCare's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Alert channels
- notification balloonchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Automatic updates
- The program updates itself when a new version is available.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Battery details
- It displays battery wear level, capacities, consumption, manufacturer, and other information, and estimates remaining time when a laptop does not provide it.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Battery monitoring
- It tracks complete discharge cycles and can notify users when a configured cycle count indicates a full discharge is due.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The FAQ identifies Filipe Lourenço as the person behind the BatteryCare project.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- The FAQ says administrator privileges are needed to read CPU temperature, and temperature readings may also depend on hardware compatibility.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Portable version
- The FAQ recommends downloading the portable version if installation through the installer is not possible.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Power management
- It can switch power plans based on the computer’s power source and disable Windows Aero or selected demanding services while running on battery.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says BatteryCare does not collect or hold personal information that can identify visitors; it describes Google Analytics and possible advertising cookies on the website.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BatteryCare is software designed to optimize modern laptop battery usage and performance by monitoring discharge cycles and helping improve battery autonomy and lifetime.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Resource use
- The maker says BatteryCare requires 0.1% of processor and memory resources.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Runtime dependency
- The FAQ says Microsoft .NET 2.0 must be installed if the program fails to run after installation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites users to report problems through a contact form and links to an FAQ.checked 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The download page lists compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Temperature monitoring
- It monitors CPU and hard drive temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Tray display
- A notification area popup shows temperatures, charge status, remaining time, and power plans.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10checked 22 Sep 2026
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