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How to Install and Activate System Mechanic
Posted03/11/2024
Updated07/17/2024
Welcome and we thank you for your interest in System Mechanic!
- To install the most current version of System Mechanic please click here, or in your browser navigate to https://sm.iolo.com.
- When the file has finished downloading, please navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click on the SystemMechanicStd_DM.exe file.
- The download manager will begin the download and installation process.
- Click Yes on the User Account Control dialog.
- Click Install in the System Mechanic installer window.
- When the installation has completed, System Mechanic will start. Enter your email address in both fields and click Begin activation.
- Please enter your product key in the ‘I have an Activation Key‘ field. Otherwise, select Activate Trial.
- Click Finish activation to complete the installation process. Congratulations! You have successfully installed your System Mechanic product.
- To review your subscription expiration date, select the (key) icon at the top right of System Mechanic.
- Your product expiration date, activation key, and days remaining will appear under the product you have activated.