For Enthusiasts: 3 Tips to Keep Your PC Fast and Stable

Optimizing startup, redundant app search and driver updates

Speed up system boot time: Startup Optimizer^™
Dump unneeded apps to improve efficiency: CRUDD Remover^™
Never miss a driver update: Designated Drivers

Tip 1

Speed up system boot time: Startup Optimizer™ calls attention to applications that launch at startup, and asks you which you’d like to stop from launching to optimize boot time.

Here’s how to run Startup Optimizer:

Start System Mechanic and click Toolbox » Speed Up
Find Startup Optimizer and click Start
Click Next, select Search for all startup program types and click Next again to have System Mechanic list your startup programs
Review the User Community Results to see what millions of other users do with each program
Use the Keep it on or Turn it off options to optimize your PC for improved boot speed
When you’ve finished, restart Windows and enjoy a faster computer

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Tip 2

Dump unneeded apps to improve efficiency: CRUDD Remover^™ identifies two or more programs whose general purpose is the same—e.g., media players—and asks you which, if any, you’d like to uninstall.

Here’s how:

Start System Mechanic and click Toolbox » Clean
Find CRUDD Remover^™ and click Start, then Next
Review the list of redundant programs installed on your PC, then use the information presented to decide whether to keep or uninstall the program (or choose to decide later)
When you’re finished, close CRUDD Remover and start enjoying a leaner, meaner machine

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Tip 3

Never miss a driver update: Designated Drivers^™ searches for driver updates and allows you to choose which ones to safely install.

Here’s how to run Designated Drivers:

Start System Mechanic and click Toolbox » Manage
Find Designated Drivers^™ and click Start
Follow the on-screen instructions, using the Help button for further info as needed
Restart your PC to ensure all changes have been applied

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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:

On the additional computer, download the latest version of your iolo product. Choose from the list of downloads offered here.
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.

For Enthusiasts: 3 Tips to Keep Your PC Fast and Stable