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System Mechanic Wins PC Mag Editors’ Choice Award

System Mechanic® from iolo has won the PC Magazine Editors’ Choice Award for best Windows® utility. This is the eighth such award the editors at PC Magazine have bestowed upon System Mechanic, writing, “This excellent tune-up utility improves your PC’s performance by defragging the hard drive, deleting junk files, tweaking CPU and RAM usage in real time, and executing other computer-enhancing tasks. The latest version improves several longtime features, while adding a revamped, attractive interface.”

Unlock the Full Potential of System Mechanic

One of System Mechanic’s most sophisticated and industry-respected features is something customers often overlook—the Help Files. The Help Files is a clearly written guide that is always right at your fingertips.

System Mechanic©: Open Source License

iolo technologies, LLC (“iolo”) licenses its software, whether free, trial or paid versions (“iolo Software”). iolo Software may contain open source code (“Open Source”). The rights or obligations you may have under the terms of the Open Source licenses are not changed by your acceptance of the terms of the EULA with iolo.

Online Safety: How To Protect Your Computer

Knowing how to protect your computer is more important than ever. Keep your info safe and discover the best tips for shielding your PC from threats.

New Trojan Targets Chrome Password Manager

Sometimes what makes something popular can also make it problematic. Google Chrome, by far the most commonly used web browser in the world, has been targeted by a new trojan that steals passwords and stores them to a remote database.

My Windows 10 Upgrade Erased My Files – What Now?

Because many users are upgrading to Windows® 10 from Windows 7, and not the more recent Windows 8.1, there have been reports of “installation gone wrong”-namely, the Windows operating system seemingly “eating” user files.

Lockdown Living: Avoid Scams and Protect Tech

As we all continue to do our best to shelter in place, our coronavirus article series continues with these tips to keep you, your bank account, and your PC as safe as possible.

How To Save, Manage and See My Passwords in Chrome

Online security is more than simply knowing how to save a password in Chrome. Discover the importance of password management and protect your info!

Learning How To Recover An Excel File In 3 Simple Ways

Do you want to learn how to recover an Excel file that was accidentally deleted or unsaved? Discover the 3 different methods on recovering your files!

Bloatware? Use System Mechanic 17

As Windows® evolves, one area of increasing concern is that more and more unwanted garbage (“bloatware”) is launching itself at startup, which continues to slow the entire computing experience, even after the system is up and running.

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Performance

ActiveCare

Advanced cleaning and repair removes more unsafe
clutter and fixes more problems than ever before,
going to work whenever your PC is idle.

Internet Cleanup

Delete temporary internet files for better responsiveness

Windows Cleanup

Delete Windows junk files to unleash speed

Memory Mechanic

Free up memory for better performance

NetBooster

Optimize settings to speed up internet connections

Registry Cleanup

Find and repair registry files to improve performance

Security Optimizer

Detect and resolve Windows security issues

Program Accelerator

Detect and resolve Windows security issues

Toolbox

Startup Optimizer

Speed up Windows startup time

Network Scanner

View external devices and connections

File Incinerator

Remove and destroy deleted files

Advanced Uninstaller

Easily remove installed programs

Process Scanner

Find memory-intensive background tasks

Deceptive Programs

Find and remove harmful software

AppPrioritizer

Prioritize speed and efficiency for the apps you use most

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.