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The Optional August Windows Update is Causing PC Slowdown

Windows® 10 users should be aware that the—thankfully, optional—August update is causing major slowdown on many computers.

The Many Ways You’re Being Watched

In the age of constant connectivity, online privacy and secure browsing are no longer merely nice to have; they are mandatory. Anti-malware software safeguards your PC from harm, but today you also need online protection for you, personally.

Slow Computer? Data Colliding with the Hard Drive

The instant the traffic lights changed, two cars collided in the intersection. Two objects can’t occupy the same space at the same time and so pieces fly off in all directions to make room. The cars absorb and dissipate energy away from the occupants. Airbags inflate, bumpers and hoods crumple. Weeks later the cars are fixed and back on the road.

Thank You for Choosing System Mechanic Professional®

Since 1998, iolo has been devoted to one mission: Keeping your PC running like new. It is our honor to take this opportunity to welcome new customers to our family, and to express our gratitude to the tens of millions who have been with us for years now. All of us at iolo technologies thank you for choosing our products. We know you have a choice, and we appreciate your business.

System Mechanic® Top Speed Tip #5:

Almost everything you do on your PC causes data to be written to the hard drive, and this data scatters into fragments that downgrade performance

System Mechanic® Top Speed Tip #3:

Power in Numbers: Harness the power of millions of System Mechanic users to rev up boot speed using iolo’s exclusive Guided Recommendations

System Mechanic® Top Speed Tip #2:

Set up a deep computer optimization before you go to sleep, and have System Mechanic finish up by turning off your PC when it’s done

System Mechanic Ultimate Defense Infographic 2019

System Mechanic® Ultimate Defense™ combines seven powerful products to secure, stabilize, and speed up all the PCs in your home. You get: award-winning PC performance optimization, real-time antivirus protection, on-demand malware removal, online privacy protection, secure password and credit card management, military-grade drive wiping technology, and emergency deleted file recovery.

System Mechanic Quick Start Guide

Since 1998, iolo has been devoted to one mission: Keeping your PC running like new. It is our honor to take this opportunity to welcome new customers to our family, and to express our gratitude to the tens of millions who have been with us for years now. All of us at iolo thank you for choosing our products. We know you have a choice, and we appreciate your business.

Optimize Speed with System Mechanic

The team at iolo delivered new System Mechanic® Ultimate Defense™ version 20.7 in September, with more ways to protect your private data than ever before.

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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.