System Mechanic Professional is five complete products in one integrated package: everything you need to keep your PC safe, fast, and error-free

Fix problems, boost performance, eliminate crashes, defend against spyware, viruses, and hacker threats, and much more. Use one centralized system dashboard to automatically perform all vital PC maintenance

More than just Internet security, System Mechanic 8 Professional is a complete solution for PC protection, system optimization, and trouble-free maintenance.

You need more than just security software to keep your PC running right. Without regular internal maintenance even the best protected PC will suffer problems and eventually grind to a halt. System Mechanic 7 Professional contains all of the tools you need to defend against threats, and also keep your PC running smooth, fast, and healthy from the inside out.

Trusted by millions worldwide, System Mechanic Professional sets a new standard for total PC security and optimization in one integrated package.

5 Products in One

5 award-winning products from iolo give you the ultimate combination of Internet security and PC optimization in one package.

System Mechanic
Keep your PC running like new - fix problems, boost performance, eliminate crashes, defend against spyware threats, and much more. Its one-click power tools automatically perform vital services by diagnosing, reporting, and resolving computer problems and performance issues.
· Optimize your PC for peak performance.
· Repair problems and errors, and prevent them from re-occurring.
· Clean up system clutter.
· Remove spyware and fix security vulnerability flaws.
· Maintain reliability and speed.

iolo AntiVirus
Shield your PC from viruses, worms, trojans, and other threats by using an advanced real-time engine that provides continuous maximum protection. Fully integrated email protection scans messages as they are transmitted, and an intuitive interface makes it easy to activate scheduled system inspections for a permanently virus-free PC.
· Real-time detection and removal of viruses and other PC threats.
· Scans and disinfects email, attachments, and other files.
· Hourly virus updates give you the latest protection.

iolo Personal Firewall
Block unwanted communication to and from your PC, keeping your private information safe from hackers and identity thieves. The proprietary IntelliDefense system takes out the guesswork by automatically deciding which programs should connect to the Internet. Now you can work or play without the hassle of being constantly prompted to monitor your PC's traffic.
· Block hackers, Internet intruders, and other unwanted communication to and from your PC.
· IntelliDefense technology provides advanced protection without annoying program communication prompts.

Search and Recover 4
Recover deleted files, photos, movies, email, and more, from any drive, disc, camera, music player, or memory card. Proprietary StrongScan and SmartScan technologies allow you to recover information after the worst PC accidents and disasters ··� even years after the data was lost.
· Rescue deleted files, photos, email, and more from any drive or device.
· Optimized interface and one-click operations make recovery fast and effective.
· Proprietary search technology finds deleted data that other products miss.

DriveScrubber 3
Prevent your valuable information from falling into the wrong hands by overwriting and removing all data permanently, beyond anyone's ability to recover it. In addition to wiping away all data, DriveScrubber can regularly wipe only deleted data, keeping the existing files and operating system intact
· Permanently wipe sensitive data before selling, donating, or recycling your PC.
· Restore your drives to like new after virus or spyware damage.
· Meets and exceeds U.S. Department of Defense disk-sanitizing standard.

Here are some key features of "System Mechanic Professional":

World-Class Internet Security:
· Block spyware and other dangerous software
· Shield your PC from viruses, worms, and trojans
· Defend against hackers and identity thieves
· Prevent unauthorized access and remote attacks
· Repair dangerous Windows security vulnerabilities

Total PC Optimization, Repair and Maintenance:
· Complete one-click repair, acceleration, and cleanup
· Streamline Windows by removing system and Internet clutter
· Fix annoying errors and prevent them in the future
· Increase system and Internet performance up to 300%
· Optimize settings for maximum speed and stability
· Automatic care provides hassle-free ongoing maintenance

Requirements:

· CD or DVD drive (for CD installation)
· 256 MB of RAM
· 60 MB of available hard disk space
· Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Limitations:

· 30 days trial
· Nag screen

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

Several exciting new tools add even more tune-up power:
PC Health Status Gadget:
· The PC Health Status Gadget offers an at-a-glance overview of your PC's health status - right on your desktop.
· Provides real-time reports on system health, security, and overall status. Includes a running list of recently performed repairs and optimizations, and offers quick access to commonly used tools, such as Memory Mechanic and the new EnergyBooster.
EnergyBooster:
· Boost speed by turning off unused background programs.
· Perfect for gamers, video and sound engineers, artists, web designers... or any serious computer user who requires raw, fast performance -- instantly. Frees up system memory and CPU resources to give Windows additional horsepower. Uses iolo Labs' Tune-up Definitions and user-defined profiles to identify background programs and services that can be temporarily shut down.
Total Registry Revitalizer:
· Repair, compact, defragment, and backup your Windows registry in one step.
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