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System Mechanic Free from Iolo Systems is a stripped-down version of much more comprehensive premium tool. However, it offers good basic cleaning and optimizing for Windows systems with seven primary tools: PC Cleanup, Registry Tuner, Startup Optimizer, Memory Mechanic, Drive Accelerator, Shortcut Repair, and Internet Connection Repair. It can back up and save Registry settings and Undo changes with its SafetyNet feature.
When you install System Mechanic, you have the option to install the full or free version; we chose the freeware. But we still had to provide our e-mail address to receive an activation key for the free version. The installation process also involved selecting our Internet connection and an optional PC health desktop gadget. System Mechanic's dashboard-style user interface is slick and up-to-date yet includes some features that require upgrading to the full version, which can be a bit confusing. As always with such tools, the place to start is with a system scan. System Mechanic found problems in three areas, with three additional recommendations. We opened the detailed information, which included some Registry junk, plus a Registry backup. The recommendations involved cleaning up the startup menu and two more options that required upgrading to the paid version. We could repair all problems or selected problems at once, or run each tool individually; we chose the latter option for our first run. The Startup Organizer tool stood out as offering more information than similar tools for helping users decide which programs don't need to run on startup. Once we'd updated the Tune-Up definitions, we ran the Deep Scan (skipping the hard drive error check) and also the clutter remover. The program's IntelliStatus Report feature showed our drives and RAM with optimization choices.
System Mechanic Free delivers on its promise of good, basic system maintenance. Whether you run the one-click feature or individual tools, it can safely clean, tune, and tweak your PC. The full version offers quite a lot more than the freeware, so if you like System Mechanic Free but need more tools, it's certainly worth checking out. But the free version will be a welcome addition to many systems.
Publisher's Description
From iolo technologies:
System Mechanic Free keeps your PC running at peak performance and stability with advanced PC tune-up, repair and maintenance features. Using 7 safe and effective tools, its exclusive patented technology fixes registry errors, defrags hard drives, cleans up junk files, accelerates downloads, boosts Windows speed, and ensures maximum ongoing system stability. Consistently top-rated since 1998, this award-winning performance solution is trusted by over 40 million people to keep over 80 million PCs worldwide problem-free and running like new.
System Mechanic Free delivers 7 essential features that enable you to automatically resolve errors, slowdowns and crashes: Registry Tuner: A safe, effective, and highly advanced problem solver and error repair tool, Registry Tuner diagnoses and resolves the most common root causes of mysterious freezes, slowdowns, and crashes. Startup Optimizer: Automatically eliminates startup bottlenecks that choke the life out of a PC and make Windows take ages to start. Supercharges boot-times and frees up resources for improved overall performance. Memory Mechanic: Reclaims RAM orphaned by memory leaks and sloppy programs for an instant speed boost. Optimizes and defragments memory for snappier programs, downloads, and gaming experience. PC Cleanup: Performs a system-wide scan for junk and obsolete files left over from messy programs and unexpected restarts. Safely cleans out hazardous system-clogging clutter that accumulates over time through everyday use. Drive Accelerator: Performs advanced hard drive defragmentation for accelerated Windows load times, program startup, and overall system speed. Shortcut Repair: Finds and automatically fixes broken or corrupted Windows shortcut icons that can represent the root of frustrating problems on an otherwise stable PC. Internet Connection Repair: Automatically heals broken and chronically unstable internet connections to get you back online and keep you connected when you most need to be.
What's new in this version: Version 11.7.0.15 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.3 starsout of 911 votes
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Current version:
4.3 starsout of 20 votes
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My rating:
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"Love this software. Does what it says it will do!"
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
Works great on my old computer. Fixes things that other programs can't. Straightens up and rejuvenates your computer. All in one features ensure your computer works the way it is suppose to.
Easy to use.Cons
None that I have found so far.
Summary
Great program. Works for me. Give it a try and you will be amazed.
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"I am completely satisfied with system mechanics"
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
Easy to use and install, plus it keeps working as it should.
Cons
I can not think of any cons.
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"System Mechanic Pro Is A Helper!"
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
Runs a system analysis, speeds up internet, defrags memory.
Cons
None found.
Summary
When first started, it will run a System Analysis to find if there are things needing to be corrected such as system clutter, registry problems, unnecessary startup items, broken shortcuts & internet optimization to name a few. Once done, it will show the problems, why they are there and gives you opportunity to repair your choice or all. Once done, just restart the computer for the repairs to take effect.
There are many individual tools you can select from to improve efficiency. One of my favorites is the "Memory Mechanic" which will defrag the RAM and improve speed. I have a meter on the desktop showing % of memory used so when it gets above a certain %, I run the mechanic and usually recover 5 to 10%. It's a great help!
There are many more tools available, each one a different help. Absolutely give it a try, it works for me -
"Best product on market"
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
Have never had an issue come up that this product didn't fix.Love it
Cons
None that I have found
Summary
You will not be Disappointed with IOLO
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"good product but did not fix all my errors"
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
maybe good at fixing some errors but did not work for me
Cons
maybe good at fixing some errors but did not work for me
Summary
Downlaoded a program from http://www.microsoftfixit.net/ which worked for me .
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"very good product performance ,working very well."
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
very good performance product,easy to use ,value,and work very well in computers this software from iolo technologies.
Cons
nothing to said
Summary
working very well to resolve differents issues in computers
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"worked really well for a free version"
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
After I ran this software the first time, it made me want to pay for the full version to get the full affects
Cons
I haven't found any as of yet
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"Very Good Product."
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
Very Good Product.
Cons
Very Good Product.
Summary
Very Good product, I have Optimized My PC's with it.
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"Love the iolo System Mechanic"
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
Love the iolo System Mechanic, have never had an issue with this product, easy updates and installation. My computer runs smooth and in tune without me having to think about anything, it runs in effortless harmony with the iolo System Mechanic in control.
I am a very satisfied customer.Cons
Have no issues.
Summary
Like I stated above I am a very satisfied customer.
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"Couldn't ask for more"
Version: System Mechanic Free 11.7.0.15
Pros
Don't have to be a pro to use. Cleans your cache files, clutter, and broken short cuts. Cleans your systems memory. Keeps you pc cleaner, safer and running faster. It's a great product. Can't imagine what I did before I bought it!!
Cons
I love everything about it. Even has a novice mode!
Summary
You don't have to be a computer wizard to keep you PC safe and running great. Just buy System Mechanic and be prepared to be amazed at how easy it is to keep your speed, and your safety.
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Full Specifications
What's new in version 11.7.0.15
Version 11.7.0.15 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
General
- Download Type:
- CNET Secure Download
- Publisher
- iolo technologies
- Publisher Web Site
- http://www.iolo.com
- Release Date
- March 18, 2013
- Date Added
- May 02, 2013
- Version
- 11.7.0.15
Category
- Category
- Utilities & Operating Systems
- Subcategory
- Maintenance & Optimization
System Requirements
- Operating Systems
- Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Additional Requirements
- Not available
Download Information
- File Size
- 29.99MB
- File Name
- SystemMechanic_11.7.0.15.exe
Popularity
- Total Downloads
- 2,671,454
- Downloads Last Week
- 3,426
Pricing
- License Model
- Free
- Limitations
- Not available
- Price
- Not available
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