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Surviving the “XPocalypse” Part 4

On April 8, 2014, Microsoft® discontinued support for the Windows® XP operating system. Is this the end of the world as you’ve known it? No. System Mechanic will continue to help you maintain and secure your PC whether you have Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8.

Surviving the “XPocalypse” Part 2

On April 8, 2014, Microsoft® discontinued support for the Windows® XP operating system. Is this the end of the world as you’ve known it? No. System Mechanic will continue to help you maintain and secure your PC whether you have Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8.

Surviving the “XPocalypse” Part 3

On April 8, 2014, Microsoft® discontinued support for the Windows® XP operating system. Is this the end of the world as you’ve known it? No. System Mechanic will continue to help you maintain and secure your PC whether you have Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8.

Survive the “XPocalypse” Part 1

On April 8, 2014, Microsoft® discontinued support for the Windows® XP operating system. Is this the end of the world as you’ve known it? No. System Mechanic will continue to help you maintain and secure your PC whether you have Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8.

Phoenix 360 2.0 release

The enhanced software update also frees up to 48 percent more RAM for resource-heavy multitasking.

Optimize Your Hard Drive for a PC That Keeps Up with You

iolo Labs recently sought to quantify performance improvements across several different Windows computers after each had installed System Mechanic.

New Phone? How to Restore Contacts on iPhone

Knowing how to restore contacts on iPhones can save you a lot of time if you lose your phone or get a new one. Discover the different ways now!

New Hacking Software Makes it Imperative to Stop Reusing Passwords

The vast majority of people online recycle the same passwords across multiple online accounts, making it far easier for hackers to break into their accounts. And now, inexpensive and easy-to-use software has increasingly found its way online to make it even easier for hackers to gain access to websites and devices.

Malware Killer Quick Start Guide

Provides advanced, on-demand malware detection and removal of a variety of modern threats. Malware Killer safely and effectively removes invasive malware other AVs can miss. For the nuclear option once your computer has already become infected, turn to Malware Killer for help.

Destroy Bloatware with System Mechanic 17

All-new file classification system empowers iolo’s revolutionary optimization tools 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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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.