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- Price: Free to try $49.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: October 20, 2009
- Total Downloads: 15,501
- Downloads last week: 421
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 29 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on June 01, 2009
This system maintenance program gives you all the tools for ridding your computer of clutter and problematic files. Normally, we'd write off a program that only offers a measly 3-day trial period, but we were left impressed after experiencing its fully functional trial.
System Mechanic Professional has a very professional, intuitive user interface. We were able to jump right in and the process required us merely to click the Scan button to find any problems. The program very quickly recognized several registry, memory, and startup issues with our system. We liked that the program gave us the option of viewing and manually selecting the problems we wanted to fix before proceeding. A wizard is offered with almost every repair to walk you through the process. We half expected to receive a trial limitation message preventing us from fixing all of the found problems, but that proved not to be the case. Our registry and memory errors were removed, and our memory was optimized. The program offers its own Internet security options, but it worked well with the antivirus and firewall programs we already had installed on our computer.
A built-in Help feature is available should you need it. Updates are available for immediate download, but other than extending the trial period, we can't think of any changes we'd make to the program. Novice users should beware of any program that alters your registry, but more experienced users will appreciate this comprehensive optimization program.
Publisher's description
From iolo Technologies :Use System Mechanic Professional to protect against Internet threats, fix PC problems, boost performance, clean out clutter, eliminate spyware, and much more. This award-winning suite incorporates 5 products into one integrated package that will keep your PC safe and running at its peak. In addition to numerous repair and optimization tools, System Mechanic Professional has built-in Internet security, secure data deletion, and data recovery.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.7 stars out of 29 votes
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Version: System Mechanic Professional 9.0.4
"Excellent value for your money."
Pros: One of the few products left that allow a 3 pc licence. Once you set it up, you can forget it. You also get free updates as well as free UPGRADES. Most software companies charge annually for the upgrades.
Cons: When I compare cost to the features, I can find no cons to version 9 of this product.
Summary: Tech support excellent. twice within last 3 yrs I have had to change pcs and each time a quick email to explain, and my licence was transferred to newer pc. The new features for tweaking pc start-up and your internet speed are great features not a... read more >>
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Version: System Mechanic Professional 9.0.4
"Works great as antivirus and Reg cleaner, optimizer"
Pros: Does the job in the background and doesn't slow the computer down. Contains a lot of custom items to use as you look around in the software.
Cons: Doesn't come with anti Spyware. Get Malwarebytes antispy and malware (free)
Summary: Earlier versions seemd to slow computer at inopportune time like 1st thing in the morning when you are trying to trade stocks but not anymore.
Hardly know it is there working in the background. -
Version: System Mechanic Professional 9.0.4
Pros: Works in the background and doesn't interrupt other programs.
Cons: Nothing so far.
Summary: I have been using System Mechanic for around 8 months now and cannnot fault it.
It works silently in the background without interfering with other programs. When I open the program it automatically checks for latest updates and downloads and in... read more >> -
Version: System Mechanic Professional 9.0.4
Pros: This is the best product I have ever invested in. It cleans my computer and keeps it running error free. It is easy to use and well worth the money.
Cons: There is no downside.
Summary: This program is very easy to use. With a few simple clicks of my mouse, my computer is cleaned and this program keeps is running smooth. I love the built in antivirus and firewall. I was able to get rid of some programs that don't work very well and... read more >>
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Version: System Mechanic Professional 9.0.4
Pros: Everything.
Cons: Absolutely nothing.
Summary: I'm a bit skeptical of most anything these days, & I don't fill out many of these surveys or reviews. Matter of fact, I believe this is the first one that I can remember.
I've tried them all.
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