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How to Install and Activate System Mechanic

Welcome and we thank you for your interest in System Mechanic!

  1. To install the most current version of System Mechanic please click here, or in your browser navigate to https://sm.iolo.com.
  2. When the file has finished downloading, please navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click on the SystemMechanicStd_DM.exe file.

  3. The download manager will begin the download and installation process.


  4. Click Yes on the User Account Control dialog.


  5. Click Install in the System Mechanic installer window.


  6. When the installation has completed, System Mechanic will start.  Enter your email address in both fields and click Begin activation.


  7. Please enter your product key in the ‘I have an Activation Key‘ field. Otherwise, select Activate Trial.


  8. Click Finish activation to complete the installation process. Congratulations! You have successfully installed your System Mechanic product.


  9. To review your subscription expiration date, select the (key) icon at the top right of System Mechanic.


  10. Your product expiration date, activation key, and days remaining will appear under the product you have activated.

What is iolo's Whole Home License?

The Whole Home License® is iolo’s licensing policy that allows you to install and keep your software running on all of your compatible devices within the same home. Previously, users were allowed to install and license their iolo software simultaneously on a maximum of three PCs. Under the Whole Home License, a single activation key allows you to use your iolo software on all of your PCs, other than any PCs you use for business purposes. What you need to know about Whole Home Licensing

  • You, your spouse, and your relatives living within the same household may use the same license on any number of PCs that you own which are not used for business.
  • For full legal terms and conditions, see https://www.iolo.com/company/legal/eula/

To install your iolo product on additional PCs:

  1. On the additional computer, download the latest version of your iolo product. Choose from the list of downloads offered here.
  2. Follow the steps in the installation wizard, and enter the same Activation Key that you used to install on your original computer.

You can view the Activation Key on the original computer from within System Mechanic > red menu bar > key icon > Activation Key.