How to use Program Accelerator

System Mechanic® Top Speed Tip #1:

Re-align for Reliability

Go deep with System Mechanic’s Program Accelerator for maximum responsiveness and long-lasting reliability.

System Mechanic's Program Accelerator

Here’s how:

Important: This ultra-deep optimization may take some time, so it’s best to start it right before leaving your PC for a while, such as just before bed.

  1. Start System Mechanic and click Toolbox -> Speed Up
  2. Find Program Accelerator and click Start
  3. Select your C: drive and click Next
  4. Select both the Delete junk files… and Automatically defragment locked files… options
  5. Click the More Options link and tell System Mechanic what to do when it’s finished
  6. Click Show Advanced Options and select Consolidate free space… (leave unselected for a faster but less thorough optimization)
  7. Click Next to begin the re-alignment optimization
  8. Now your programs will start and run at peak speed and efficiency

This tip is brought to you by the System Mechanic Team at iolo.

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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.