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System Mechanic Pro Changelog

What's new in System Mechanic Pro 23.3.2.7

Jul 10, 2023
  • New: NetBooster enhancement:
  • We’ve unmuzzled your internet speed unlocking hidden bandwidth giving you a blazing fast internet.
  • New: PowerSense enhancement:
  • Get automatic and on-demand processing power when you need it and conserve power when you don’t.
  • NetBooster Enhancement:
  • NetBooster reclaims valuable network bandwidth reserved by your computer’s operating system. It’s like turbocharging your car!
  • Stream and game with less interruptions
  • Download files and media faster
  • Browse with more tabs open
  • *Hint – Throttling up with NetBooster
  • Take advantage of NetBooster’s optimized internet settings by running a Deepclean scan, which can be started by clicking on the dropdown found inside the Performance pane.
  • PowerSense Enhancement:
  • Go beyond your operating system’s compromised settings and unleash all your processing power with PowerSense. Unlock processor cores and get full clock speed when using high-demand apps, such as video editing software or a favorite gaming platform, or conserve power when performing less intensive tasks such as browsing the internet.
  • *Hint – How to optimize with PowerSense
  • From the Performance window, Select LiveBoost from the dropdown
  • Be sure PowerSense is switched to the ON position.
  • Click the down arrow in the PowerSense dropdown menu
  • Select one of seven different built-in modes.

New in System Mechanic Pro 23.1.0.7 (Jan 31, 2023)

  • New: Personalized performance reports:
  • Delivered directly to your inbox, we keep you in-the-know on how System Mechanic is optimizing and protecting your PC.
  • New: Network Scanner Enhancement:
  • Detect and protect all software-compatible devices using your home’s network with a few simple clicks.
  • New: Whole-home protection:
  • Keep all your home devices covered, with easy-to-use network identification. Protect up to 10 devices with only one paid subscription.
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  • Added features & enhancements:
  • Personalized Performance Reports:
  • See how System Mechanic is keeping your PC optimized and protected with regular reports delivered straight to your inbox.
  • Easy-to-read format
  • Tailored to your device
  • Includes relevant tips and recommendations
  • How do I sign up for performance reports?
  • As a valued System Mechanic customer, Performance Reports will automatically be sent to your email address on file. There’s nothing more you need to do.
  • Protect all home devices with Network Scanner:
  • Network Scanner now includes an easy-to-use tool that detects whether devices running on your home’s network have System Mechanic installed.
  • Benefits of using Network Scanner include:
  • Increased speed & reliability of all network-connected PCs
  • Now protects up to 10 home devices
  • Added protection and privacy for all PCs connected to the same network
  • Delivers greater value and peace of mind
  • How to use Network Scanner:
  • From the Performance section, select “Toolbox” from the dropdown.
  • Click on Network Scanner
  • While on the Network Scanner page, select the red ‘Scan now’ button.
  • A green bar shows System Mechanic is installed, while an orange bar shows it is not.
  • Click on the device that doesn’t have System Mechanic installed.
  • Follow the prompt asking you to enter your email address to receive instructions on how to install System Mechanic on the new device.

New in System Mechanic Pro 22.7.1.35 (Oct 17, 2022)

  • Privacy enhancements include:
  • New Network Scanner Enhancement:
  • Detect and protect all software-compatible devices using your home’s network with a few simple clicks.
  • New Fingerprinting Extension:
  • Hide your browsing habits and avoid invasive trackers when you install our digital fingerprinting extension.
  • New Protect More Devices:
  • Keep all your home devices covered, with easy-to-use network identification. Protect up to 10 devices with only one paid subscription.
  • Added features & enhancements:
  • System Mechanic ® Ultimate Defense™ customers will enjoy:
  • Privacy Guardian Fingerprinting Extension:
  • Included within the Privacy Guardian toolbox is our new digital fingerprinting extension.
  • ByePass Password Manager:
  • Store all your usernames and passwords in one place with our secure password manager.
  • System Mechanic®, System Mechanic Pro® & System Mechanic® Ultimate Defense™ users will enjoy:
  • Network Scanner Device Identification:
  • Network Scanner now includes an easy-to-use tool that detects whether devices running on your home’s network have System Mechanic installed.

New in System Mechanic Pro 22.5.2.75 (Sep 17, 2022)

  • System Mechanic has a fresh look and feel.
  • Easily navigate and explore utilities with fewer clicks.
  • New:
  • Easy-to-find Utilities:
  • We’ve now packaged all of System Mechanic’s utilities into five (5) clear categories.
  • Performance
  • Privacy
  • AntiVirus
  • Password Manager
  • Settings
  • Intuitive dropdowns:
  • Keeping things tidy, each parent utility category presents a drop-down for easy access to added tools and features.
  • Optimize with fewer clicks!
  • Many utilities can be quickly toggled on or off using the toggle button displayed within the utility window.
  • Full feature visibility:
  • Easily see which utilities are enabled or turned off from the navigation pane.

New in System Mechanic Pro 22.5.1.109 (Jul 20, 2022)

  • Redesigned GUI:
  • Streamlined installation flow
  • New clean and simplified dashboard
  • New in-product tutorials
  • New Network Scanner
  • New Process Scanner
  • Enhancements:
  • Improved antivirus protection and virus definition
  • AI-based threat detection
  • Macro variant detection
  • Packed executables detection

New in System Mechanic Pro 22.3.3.175 (Jul 5, 2022)

  • System Mechanic enhancements:
  • System Mechanic has a new look:
  • A modern redesign streamlines and simplifies the user experience. Enhancements include:
  • New Streamlined installation flow:
  • We significantly reduced the steps to install System Mechanic, given you quicker access to the powerful suite of System Mechanic products.
  • New Clean and simplified dashboard:
  • We gave System Mechanic a fresh new look to showcase the best System Mechanic has to offer, while also making it easier for you to navigate through the product.
  • New In-product tutorials:
  • Helpful dialog bubbles point you toward and guide the best use of the powerful features within System Mechanic.
  • New Network Scanner:
  • This new feature scans for devices on your network using bandwidth that could be causing congestion.
  • If you are experiencing significant slowdown, it may indicate that router ports are open and vulnerable to inviting spoofed DNS and other malicious queries.
  • Hackers use automated scanners to check for open router ports and label them susceptible to attack.
  • Open ports will eventually attract attacks that try and guess your router login credentials, but threats go far beyond this.
  • Security cameras, thermostats, gaming consoles, smart TVs, phones, speakers and many other connected devices can be exposed to hacks.
  • You could even be recruited as part of a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, which saps bandwidth you've paid for.
  • Network Scanner finds and lists active and potentially vulnerable devices, helping you avoid unnecessary slowdown and protect your home from malicious threats.
  • New Process Scanner:
  • Now you can also scan your computer for processes that are currently draining the most system resources, likely leading to preventable slowdown.
  • The perfect complement to the bloatware-finding feature Startup Optimizer™
  • Lists unnecessary processes currently running in real time
  • The most system-taxing items are listed first
  • Recommends terminating or uninstalling apps you may no longer need
  • New in System Mechanic Pro and System Mechanic Ultimate Defense™:
  • All of the above System Mechanic features are included in System Mechanic Pro and System Mechanic Ultimate Defense, plus:
  • Enhanced Antivirus Protection:
  • The real-time antivirus protection System Shield® has been updated with a new AV engine to intelligently discover and block the latest threats.
  • AI-based threat detection:
  • Like Malware Killer, System Shield now uses machine learning to spot potential new threats. The new artificial intelligence trains itself with ever-improving models to identify suspicious behavior without depending on existing malware samples as a reference.
  • Macro variant detection:
  • This new feature looks for new versions of known Macro viruses, which are particularly stealthy viruses written using macros typically found in word processing applications.
  • Packed executables detection:
  • Viruses that are “packed” have been compressed, and will decompress at run time. This malicious tactic turns known threats into something much harder for scanners to detect. The new System Shield identifies suspicious packed files, even if they are not yet recognized as malware.
  • Improved virus definitions:
  • The new streamlined infection signature process delivers a smaller footprint, with more efficiency and laser-focused precision.

New in System Mechanic Pro 22.3.2.150 (May 19, 2022)

  • New:
  • Windows 64-bit native:
  • That’s right, System Mechanic just got an even bigger performance boost. New version runs natively on Windows 64-bit machines, allowing System Mechanic to run faster and more efficiently. 64-bit processing means you can enjoy enhanced security, increased computing power, and more.
  • New:
  • Intelligent product communications:
  • New intelligent product communications are designed to provide the most relevant and valuable information through advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. These communications help ensure your system runs at the most optimized performance while continuing to experience ultimate privacy and security.
  • New:
  • Bluetooth scanning abilities are designed to improve your awareness and understanding of the network around you.
  • An updated, more streamlined dashboard means your computer will be operating at
  • maximum performance speed in no time.

New in System Mechanic Pro 21.7.0.66 (Nov 17, 2021)

  • Added the Bluetooth Security option: now you can choose whether to let
  • apps automatically share and synch info with wireless devices.

New in System Mechanic Pro 21.5.0.3 (Jul 16, 2021)

  • Enhanced On-Demand Boost & Privacy Protection.

New in System Mechanic Pro 21.3.1.76 (May 31, 2021)

  • A modern redesign streamlines and simplifies the user experience. Enhancements include:
  • New Streamlined installation flow:
  • We significantly reduced the steps to install System Mechanic, given you quicker access to the powerful suite of System Mechanic products.
  • New Clean and simplified dashboard:
  • We gave System Mechanic a fresh new look to showcase the best System Mechanic has to offer, while also making it easier for you to navigate through the product.
  • New In-product tutorials:
  • Helpful dialog bubbles point you toward and guide the best use of the powerful features within System Mechanic.
  • New Network Scanner:
  • This new feature scans for devices on your network using bandwidth that could be causing congestion:
  • If you are experiencing significant slowdown, it may indicate that router ports are open and vulnerable to inviting spoofed DNS and other malicious queries.
  • Hackers use automated scanners to check for open router ports and label them susceptible to attack
  • Open ports will eventually attract attacks that try and guess your router login credentials, but threats go far beyond this.
  • Security cameras, thermostats, gaming consoles, smart TVs, phones, speakers and many other connected devices can be exposed to hacks.
  • You could even be recruited as part of a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack, which saps bandwidth you've paid for.
  • Network Scanner finds and lists active and potentially vulnerable devices, helping you avoid unnecessary slowdown and protect your home from malicious threats.
  • New Process Scanner:
  • Now you can also scan your computer for processes that are currently draining the most system resources, likely leading to preventable slowdown:
  • The perfect complement to the bloatware-finding feature Startup Optimizer™
  • Lists unnecessary processes currently running in real time
  • The most system-taxing items are listed first
  • Recommends terminating or uninstalling apps you may no longer need
  • Enhanced Antivirus Protection:
  • The real-time antivirus protection System Shield® has been updated with a new AV engine to intelligently discover and block the latest threats.
  • AI-based threat detection:
  • Like Malware Killer, System Shield now uses machine learning to spot potential new threats. The new artificial intelligence trains itself with ever-improving models to identify suspicious behavior without depending on existing malware samples as a reference.
  • Macro variant detection:
  • This new feature looks for new versions of known Macro viruses, which are particularly stealthy viruses written using macros typically found in word processing applications.
  • Packed executables detection:
  • Viruses that are “packed” have been compressed, and will decompress at run time. This malicious tactic turns known threats into something much harder for scanners to detect. The new System Shield identifies suspicious packed files, even if they are not yet recognized as malware.
  • Improved virus definitions:
  • The new streamlined infection signature process delivers a smaller footprint, with more efficiency and laser-focused precision.

New in System Mechanic Pro 21.0.1.46 (Feb 26, 2021)

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  • An advanced Network Scanner
  • New Process Scanner
  • Enhanced AV Protection
  • AI-based threat detection
  • Anti-Fingerprinting
  • Secure Browsing
  • Streamlined installation flow
  • Clean and simplified dashboard
  • In-product tutorials

New in System Mechanic Pro 21.0.0.14 (Jan 13, 2021)

  • Adds Secure Browsing and Anti-Fingerprinting to Personal Data Protection

New in System Mechanic Pro 20.7.1.34 (Dec 22, 2020)

  • Adds Secure Browsing and Anti-Fingerprinting to Personal Data
  • Protection

New in System Mechanic Pro 20.7.0.2 (Oct 20, 2020)

  • Added Secure Browsing and Anti-Fingerprinting to Personal Data
  • Protection

New in System Mechanic Pro 20.5.1.109 (Aug 22, 2020)

  • Recently added tools and features:
  • New software platform optimizes your PC many times faster by scanning and repairing multiple areas at once.
  • Consolidated toolset is the easiest to use and has the smallest footprint of any version yet.
  • Re-architected Startup Optimizer™ finds whole new categories of unneeded bloatware to prevent from launching at startup. This tool also now has separate, focused wizards to offer full control over Unnecessary, Dangerous and User Choice startup items.
  • Next-generation Tune-up Definitions™ are capable of continuous updates that find many effective new optimizations for modern apps.
  • iolo Smart Updater™ delivers regular, nearly instantaneous updates for far more frequent product enhancements.
  • Privacy Shield™ thwarts Microsoft’s aggressive new personal data collection by disabling Windows® 10 features that share your Wi-Fi network connections with your contacts, use your internet bandwidth for peer-to-peer updates, and gather information regarding your browsing habits, program usage and more.
  • System Mechanic Pro only:
  • Re-designed System Shield® The updated VB100-certified AV engine now scans for and removes threats far faster than previous versions. The new software platform also delivers more continuous virus definitions updates for the best antivirus protection available.
  • Re-designed Drive Scrubber® Safely and permanently delete sensitive data from entire hard drives with military-grade file deletion technology that now includes a Linux-based USB-supported data removal client that handles the latest drives.
  • Re-designed Search & Recover™ Finding recoverable files has never been easier with this streamlined wizard. Retrieve irreplaceable emails, photos, music or critical system files from many types of hard drives and other devices.

New in System Mechanic Pro 20.5.0.8 (Jul 28, 2020)

  • New version allows you to stop hidden Windows® 10 services to enhance your privacy.
  • Now you can stop Windows® 10 from sharing your bandwidth to boost your network speed.
  • Dark Mode provides improved text readability, better contrast and decreased eye fatigue.
  • Two system scan modes: Quick and Deep.

New in System Mechanic Pro 20.0.0.4 (Dec 19, 2019)

  • Recently added tools and features:
  • New software platform optimizes your PC many times faster by scanning and repairing multiple areas at once.
  • Consolidated toolset is the easiest to use and has the smallest footprint of any version yet.
  • Re-architected Startup Optimizer™ finds whole new categories of unneeded bloatware to prevent from launching at startup. This tool also now has separate, focused wizards to offer full control over Unnecessary, Dangerous and User Choice startup items.
  • Next-generation Tune-up Definitions™ are capable of continuous updates that find many effective new optimizations for modern apps.
  • iolo Smart Updater™ delivers regular, nearly instantaneous updates for far more frequent product enhancements.
  • Privacy Shield™ thwarts Microsoft’s aggressive new personal data collection by disabling Windows® 10 features that share your Wi-Fi network connections with your contacts, use your internet bandwidth for peer-to-peer updates, and gather information regarding your browsing habits, program usage and more.
  • System Mechanic Pro only:
  • Re-designed System Shield® The updated VB100-certified AV engine now scans for and removes threats far faster than previous versions. The new software platform also delivers more continuous virus definitions updates for the best antivirus protection available.
  • Re-designed Drive Scrubber® Safely and permanently delete sensitive data from entire hard drives with military-grade file deletion technology that now includes a Linux-based USB-supported data removal client that handles the latest drives.
  • Re-designed Search & Recover™ Finding recoverable files has never been easier with this streamlined wizard. Retrieve irreplaceable emails, photos, music or critical system files from many types of hard drives and other devices.

New in System Mechanic Pro 18.6.0.141 (Mar 15, 2019)

  • Quick Scan - a great level of protection in a lot less time
  • Deep Scan - a thorough analysis of your entire system
  • New Dark Mode view - a soothing change for eyes that are tired
  • New Privacy Shield 2.0

New in System Mechanic Pro 17.5.0.116 (Dec 19, 2017)

  • Enhanced Super Definitions database of over 40,000 programs and processes is now in its Second Generation:
  • The further refined database now identifies and classifies all scheduled tasks, not just those that launch at startup.
  • The classification system is now benefiting from an expanded iolo Labs research arm, to find more types of programs to analyze and classify.
  • These additions empower System Mechanic to even better sort the newest apps, tasks and services that tax the system by running in the background constantly without your knowledge.
  • Enhanced Startup Optimizer leverages these improvements to Super Definitions to find more types of unwanted startup items and constantly running tasks and services, allowing you full control over which non-critical ones to leave turned on and which you want disabled:
  • More Community Recommendations have been added to advise you on what the majority of other users are turning on or off
  • As computers become more powerful, more of these unwanted apps and processes get smuggled into the startup process.
  • It’s critical to have up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate identification and classification of these items to safely disable them for faster overall computing.
  • Paring down startup items and pre-launched apps speeds up RAM, CPU, graphics, hard drive and more.
  • Enhanced Product Recommendations now appearing in the scan results include easy access to the free versions of two new iolo products (full versions available in Phoenix 360):
  • Privacy Guardian Free online tracking and digital fingerprinting detection
  • ByePass Free secure password manager

New in System Mechanic Pro 16.5.2.203 (Apr 3, 2017)

  • Recently added tools and features:
  • New software platform optimizes your PC many times faster by scanning and repairing multiple areas at once.
  • Consolidated toolset is the easiest to use and has the smallest footprint of any version yet.
  • Re-architected Startup Optimizer finds whole new categories of unneeded bloatware to prevent from launching at startup. This tool also now has separate, focused wizards to offer full control over Unnecessary, Dangerous and User Choice startup items.
  • Next-generation Tune-up Definitions are capable of continuous updates that find many effective new optimizations for modern apps.
  • iolo Smart Updater delivers regular, nearly instantaneous updates for far more frequent product enhancements.
  • Privacy Shield thwarts Microsoft’s aggressive new personal data collection by disabling Windows 10 features that share your Wi-Fi network connections with your contacts, use your internet bandwidth for peer-to-peer updates, and gather information regarding your browsing habits, program usage and more.
  • System Mechanic Pro only:
  • Re-designed System Shield: The updated VB100-certified AV engine now scans for and removes threats far faster than previous versions. The new software platform also delivers more continuous virus definitions updates for the best antivirus protection available.
  • Re-designed Drive Scrubber: Safely and permanently delete sensitive data from entire hard drives with military-grade file deletion technology that now includes a Linux-based USB-supported data removal client that handles the latest drives.
  • Re-designed Search & Recover: Finding recoverable files has never been easier with this streamlined wizard. Retrieve irreplaceable emails, photos, music or critical system files from many types of hard drives and other devices.

New in System Mechanic Pro 15.5.0.61 (Mar 2, 2016)

  • Privacy Shield introduces a host of options for managing Windows 10 privacy features from one convenient location in System Mechanic, including Microsoft Data Collection and Telemetry Services, the Wi-Fi Sense Service, and the SmartScreen Service.

New in System Mechanic Pro 15.0.0.90 (Dec 4, 2015)

  • NEW: System Mechanic User Interface:
  • System Mechanic has a fresh user interface and sleek new design. Explore the new Dashboard, Problems screen and your favorite features.
  • ENHANCED: Privacy Cleaner:
  • Privacy Cleaner has been enhanced with increased search capacity for Silverlight, Flash, Java, Edge, Opera, and the new Windows Metro Application.
  • ENHANCED: Program Accelerator:
  • Program Accelerator has been improved to automatically tailor its optimization behavior to the installed Operating System.
  • ENHANCED: PowerSense:
  • PowerSense has been enhanced to increase user control of power saving measures.

New in System Mechanic Pro 14.6.0.76 (Jul 28, 2015)

  • Windows 10 Support:
  • Ahead of its official release to the public, full support for Windows 10 has been added to System Mechanic. Performance and reliability improvements remain just clicks away in the newest Windows computing platform.
  • NetBooster:
  • NetBooster has been improved further, with increased network performance benefits and enhanced usability in the current user session without requiring a reboot.
  • Program Accelerator:
  • Program Accelerator has been optimized to improve disk performance on the latest drive architectures, while its handling of sensitive system files has been improved to increase reliability.
  • Registry Tuner:
  • Registry Tuner has been improved to more reliably improve Registry performance while safely avoiding sensitive Windows-related entries.

New in System Mechanic Pro 14.5.1.34 (Mar 26, 2015)

  • NEW NetBooster 2.0:
  • Designed for today’s critical need for top Internet speed
  • Deploys automatic TCP/IP optimization on under-performing Windows settings unearthed in Windows XP through Windows 10
  • Ingeniously locates fastest DNS server in your area and lets you click to connect
  • ENHANCED PowerSense:
  • Frees your PC from “average” by auto-switching power, processor and program settings hidden deep within Windows
  • Delivers maximum extremes of raw speed or system stamina right when you need them
  • Ships with PowerSense Modes that trigger whenever you launch your favorite task-related software such as a video editing program or gaming client
  • Now you can create your own customized versions of these app-specific modes
  • NEW System Tray Controls:
  • Launch LiveBoost options and overview right from the desktop
  • Toggle PowerSense Modes right from the desktop
  • ENHANCED Memory Mechanic:
  • Deep cleaning mode releases even more captive RAM by:
  • Flushing the entire memory capacity
  • Refilling with only those processes that still need RAM
  • ENHANCED Program Accelerator:
  • More efficient, rapid response
  • Defragments files and then patent-pending technology realigns related program files with each other for the very fastest access
  • Enhanced Registry Tuner
  • LiveBoost now fully integrated into main System Mechanic interface
  • Easier Multi-PC Install – Covers all your PCs with FREE Whole Home License
  • Many system-wide improvements to give you the best PC experience possible

New in System Mechanic Pro 14.5.1.13 (Mar 19, 2015)

  • ENHANCED - NetBooster:
  • NetBooster has been re-architected to introduce brand new automated Internet optimization technology to perfect your connection speed, and now provides access to a host of previously hidden network settings within Windows.
  • ENHANCED - LiveBoost:
  • LiveBoost has returned to the main System Mechanic interface, with streamlined reporting and new Quick Controls. These easy-access system tray buttons can launch LiveBoost options and overview, plus toggle PowerSense Modes right from the desktop.
  • ENHANCED - PowerSense:
  • PowerSense Power Modes have been significantly enhanced; Ultra Performance Modes and the mobile Endurance mode now deliver even greater benefits.
  • ENHANCED - Memory Mechanic:
  • Memory Mechanic Deep Memory Mode has returned, releasing more trapped RAM by flushing the entire memory capacity and then refilling with only those processes that still need RAM.
  • ENHANCED - DriveSense:
  • DriveSense helps you avoid catastrophic crashes with diagnostics that recognize the newest drive types. The feature now alerts you when a hard drive failure is imminent so you can better protect precious data.

New in System Mechanic Pro 14.0.0.138 (Jul 19, 2014)

  • PowerSense:
  • Monitors your activity in real time and adjusts your computer’s power to specific settings engineered to deliver maximum resources and full CPU core power right when you need it.
  • Ultra Performance Mode:
  • Boosts app speed by focusing your PC’s processor and memory on that session. Delivers raw, fast and uncompromised power for your big resource demands: playing games, making music, editing videos, graphic design and high demand productivity.
  • Endurance Mode:
  • When battery life is top priority. Reduces power consumption and extends battery life. At a coffee shop, or on the fly, sometimes battery life is a big issue. Endurance Mode switches your PC to basic minimum power usage so your computer can last as long as you do.
  • New System Shield 5 adds a more aggressive intelligence, enhanced heuristics and expanded threat signatures engineered to detect even more types of polymorphic attacks.
  • New multi-platform secure backup features a completely new cloud-based architecture that delivers both a fully secure online backup and your own personal cloud to access your data — including streaming music and videos — with synch and share ease.

New in System Mechanic Pro 12.7.0.39 (Mar 18, 2014)

  • Power to the Processor:
  • Enjoy even more speed and less lag while running intensive programs and games. Enhanced OptiCore now thwarts CPU-taxing programs faster for further improved system response.
  • Windows: Have it Your Way:
  • Now available to Windows 7 and 8 users, the Super Control Panel puts dozens of hidden Windows settings at your fingertips to customize your system for more personal computing.
  • Release More RAM:
  • Refined RAMJet technology now uses a three-tier approach to free trapped memory much more aggressively from unused or idle apps during heavy activity.
  • Improved Drive Monitoring:
  • Enhanced DriveSense helps you avoid catastrophic crashes through an advanced matrix of powerful hard drive diagnostic tools. Updated to recognize the latest new drive types.

New in System Mechanic Pro 12.5.0.79 (Mar 18, 2014)

  • NEW LiveBoost:
  • With LiveBoost's real-time optimization features you can automatically improve CPU responsiveness, maximize available RAM, and prevent drive fragmentation.

New in System Mechanic Pro 12.0.1.3 (Sep 26, 2013)

  • Deeper Error Correction:
  • Core Data Recalibrator automatically detects and repairs core-level information corruption to eliminate complex and stubborn PC issues.
  • Increased System Stability:
  • Stability Guard proactively intercepts threats to system stability to help you keep Windows running rock-solid and problem-free.
  • Smarter Bloat Removal:
  • CRUDD Remover is now greatly enhanced to detect and remove even more duplicate programs that unnecessarily overload your system.

New in System Mechanic Pro 11.7.1.31 (Jun 11, 2013)

  • NEW:
  • Windows 8 Integration
  • System Mechanic is now fully compatible with Windows 8.
  • ENHANCED:
  • Individual Tools Menu
  • Finding the exact tool you need is now easier with System Mechanic's newly restructured and even more comprehensive Individual Tools menu.
  • ENHANCED:
  • Startup Optimizer
  • Determining which startup programs to turn off with Startup Optimizer is now easier with the "user community results" rating, a simple yet powerful research tool that allows you to see at a glance whether other System Mechanic users tend to keep or disable a particular program.
  • ENHANCED:
  • Recommendations
  • System Mechanic's Dashboard Problems screen now displays additional recommendations for increasing your PC's performance.

New in System Mechanic Pro 11.0.3.2 (Jul 31, 2012)

  • NEW:
  • AcceleWrite - Typical defragmentation tools are useful only after a drive has experienced performance loss due to an accumulation of fragmented files. AcceleWrite optimizes the way your hard drive stores data, minimizing fragmentation and keeping your drive performing better, longer.
  • NEW:
  • Recommendations - System Mechanic's Dashboard Problems screen now displays recommendations for improving your PC's performance even further.
  • ENHANCED:
  • Startup Optimizer - Startup Optimizer's redesigned wizard is simpler and more powerful, providing you with valuable information to help decide which startup items to keep and which to turn off with just a few clicks.
  • ENHANCED:
  • Dashboard Overview - System Mechanic's Dashboard Overview screen now displays status information for ActiveCare and AcceleWrite and provides one-click access to these tools.

New in System Mechanic Pro 10.8.3.51 (Mar 30, 2012)

  • For computer users currently testing pre-releases of the new Windows operating system, we’ve refreshed our technology to optimize your Windows 8 experience. Fix errors, and boost performance with the System Mechanic program you’ve come to trust.

New in System Mechanic Pro 10.7.7 (Jan 11, 2012)

  • ENHANCED CRUDD Remover:
  • Determining which programs to uninstall with CRUDD Remover is now easier with the "user community results" rating, a simple yet powerful research tool that allows you to see at a glance whether other System Mechanic users tend to keep or uninstall a particular program.
  • ENHANCED Startup Optimizer:
  • When you perform a custom optimization with Startup Optimizer, the negative performance impact of each detected item is now measured and displayed in an easy to read format.

New in System Mechanic Pro 10.5.3 (Jul 29, 2011)

  • Designated Drivers:
  • The new Designated Drivers tool locates the latest, safest driver updates for your computer's hardware devices that may improve efficiency
  • and performance, and then you decide if you wish to install them automatically.
  • SSD Accelerator:
  • Solid-state drives require different methods of optimization than mechanical drives. The new SSD Accelerator uses optimization technology
  • designed specifically to improve the storage speed and efficiency of solid-state drives.
  • 64-bit Incinerator:
  • The Desktop File Incinerator is now available under 64-bit Windows operating systems.
  • Erase Private Data:
  • When certain email attachments are opened in Outlook, a temporary copy is stored on the hard drive. Left unchecked these temporary files can
  • grow ponderously large. The Erase Private Data tool now includes the option to remove Outlook temporary files to help ensure your privacy
  • and free up drive space.
  • PC TotalCare:
  • More cleanup, repair, and optimization functions are now in PC TotalCare, the all-in-one PowerTool that provides a complete PC tune-up for
  • overall performance improvements.
  • PC Accelerator:
  • New detection and optimization functions are added to PC Accelerator, the all-in-one PowerTool that speeds up web access, boot times,
  • program functioning, and more.
  • ActiveCare:
  • ActiveCare adds more automated tasks, enabling System Mechanic to automatically detect and repair more problems.

New in System Mechanic Pro 9.5.9 (Jul 29, 2010)

  • System Shield:
  • The successor to iolo AntiVirus, System Shield® is fully integrated into System Mechanic Professional and protects your PC from all types of malicious files, including viruses, spyware, and more.
  • Windows 7 compatibility:
  • System Mechanic is now compatible with Windows 7 and is integrated with Windows 7-specific technology, including Jump Lists.

New in System Mechanic Pro 9.0.4 (Oct 21, 2009)

  • 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.
  • Integrates all of System Mechanic's powerful registry tools to provide complete and seamless all-in-one care for the Windows registry, performing the entire battery of critical repair, maintenance, and optimization procedures in one step. This tool also leverages System Mechanic's dramatically improved technology with up to 5 times higher problem-detection rate, improved overall speed and efficiency of scans, and enhanced reporting that provides more detailed scope of errors.
  • Incinerator for Recycle Bin:
  • Permanently wipes files in the Windows Recycle Bin, so they can never be recovered.
  • Incinerator technology is now integrated into the Windows Recycle Bin, providing you with the choice of standard file deletion or the Department of Defense 5220-22M compliant technique for maximum security when emptying the Recycle Bin.
  • Tune-up Definitions:
  • Makes System Mechanic significantly more effective (and safer) than other PC tune-up products.
  • Tune-up Definitions give System Mechanic the expert knowledge to precision-tune your PC using the latest up-to-date scientific research released from iolo Labs. The product literally gets smarter and more effective the longer you use it. Learn more

New in System Mechanic Pro 8.5.6.15 (Oct 21, 2009)

  • 100% automatic PC tuneup creates no system drag
  • A new registry optimization tool removes RAM-eating bloat before final defrag
  • Real-time hard temperature reporting alerts you to potential problems
  • The software's interface now inherits your Windows Vista theme for an integrated look and feel.

New in System Mechanic Pro 8.5.2 (Dec 23, 2008)

  • ActiveCare 2.0 keeps your PC running like new — Now smarter, leaner and fully configurable
  • New ActiveCare 2.0 just got leaner, smarter, and even better at keeping your PC humming along at full speed. And it does this silently in the background, only working when your PC is on but not in use.
  • ActiveCare 2.0 has new options to give you full control over how and when it runs, and ActiveCare's idle-time processing has been refined to detect battery power, CPU activity, and more, so that it truly does operate without ever interfering.
  • Defragment and Compact Registry tool — Registry optimization with graphical feedback
  • Our next–generation Defragment and Compact Registry tool now performs a comprehensive analysis of your registry, detects performance–draining bloat, and displays wasted space with instructive, color–coded graphics.
  • It then removes the bloat and defragments your registry at the next system startup.
  • DriveSense — Real-time hard drive status
  • For expert users, the new DriveSense provides real–time data about the status of hard drives, including drive temperature and other indicators of drive reliability.
  • More new features and enhancements
  • New navigational links within the tools simplify moving throughout System Mechanic.
  • iolo's library of programs and program components has been expanded to target resource-robbing programs unnecessarily clogging your PC's startup process and to detect potentially dangerous software.
  • System Mechanic now inherits your Windows Vista Aero theme for an integrated look and feel.
  • Access to Windows Firewall is now integrated into System Mechanic for seamless updates and configurations. And if no firewall protection is detected, System Mechanic will alert and help you to turn on the Windows Firewall.
  • Version 8 gives you access to enhanced Search and Recover 5, with its new interface and expanded file and media support, and updated DriveScrubber 3 with more options for wiping files and drives.

New in System Mechanic Pro 8.0.0.18 (Jul 2, 2008)

  • 100% automatic PC tuneup creates no system drag.
  • A new registry optimization tool removes RAM-eating bloat before final defrag.
  • Real-time hard temperature reporting alerts you to potential problems.
  • The software's interface now inherits your Windows Vista theme for an integrated look and feel.

New in System Mechanic Pro 6.0u (Sep 16, 2006)

  • New version 6: Many new tools, features, and improvements.