System Mechanic Product Details

Features:

The following product details were retrieved from the Iolo Technologies website.

• Eliminate spyware
• Award-winning virus protection
• Internet firewall defense
• Recover deleted files and other data
• Rescue data from system crashes
• Protection from identity theft
• Securely wipe data from drives
• Defrag hard drives
• Fix system errors
• Speed up Internet access
• Recover from disaster
• Clean up system clutter
• Defrag memory
• Optimize the Registry
• Block Web popups
• Set up scheduled maintenance
• Repair Windows security flaws
• Stop dangerous programs from starting
• Make Windows boot faster
• Uninstall or relocate any program
• Tweak hundreds of Windows settings
• Save and compare system snapshots

System Mechanic® 7 provides a wealth of tools to keep PCs running in peak condition. This versatile and easy-to-use product allows you to:

• Run system analyses to stay informed about your PC's condition.
• View any system problems detected by System Mechanic and decide which ones you want to repair.
• Enable ActiveCare to perform the automated housekeeping tasks that you specify.
• Select the exact repair and optimization tools that suit your needs, and run them when you want and how you want. One-click Power Tools and guided wizards allow you to:
  
  • Optimize

     Eliminate performance drains and adapt settings to boost PC and Web speed.

  • Repair

     Repair hard drive errors that cause computer crashes and lock-ups, and recover from disaster if your computer ever becomes severely damaged.

  • Clean

     Erase temporary and other junk files to reduce clutter and increase drive capacity.

  • Protect

     Eliminate dangerous spyware, block hidden malware from altering your system settings, and repair security vulnerabilities that leave your system open to attack.

  • Maintain

     Monitor, control, and fine-tune settings so that your PC is tailored to your specifications. Diagnostic tools provide detailed system reporting and allow for advanced troubleshooting.

Version 7 of System Mechanic includes new features designed to simplify and enhance PC repairs, optimizations, and ongoing maintenance. The following features have been added or enhanced:

• Improved one-click Power Tools offer essential repairs and optimizations based on the computer's needs.
• New "I want to" section displays intuitive categories and provides fast access to the exact tools you'd like to run.
• Enhanced Problem Task List shows the problems detected by System Mechanic and lets you decide which ones you want to fix.
• Revamped ActiveCare™ monitors the computer's performance, and then automatically runs any needed repairs on-the-spot.
• New Intellistatus feature provides real-time system information for performance tracking and troubleshooting.
• New System Mechanic™ interface is redesigned to allow for quicker access and more intuitive use.

 

System Requirements:

• Windows 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP, 2003 or Vista
• 128MB RAM
• 60MB Hard Drive Space
• CD ROM Drive
• Internet Connection Recommended
• 800 x 600 Display using 256 colors
• Firewall: Windows NT4 requires Service Pack 5 or later and Internet Explorer 5.01 or later

 

 

A complete list of features and side-by-side comparisons are available on the PC System Utilities Software Review HomePage.

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