System Mechanic Free 1.0.0.8

[sm1]

Iolo has released a stripped down free version of their commercial product System Mechanic for home use. There is a downloader which gets the installer from the internet. During installation we need to give our e-mail id to receive the free key. Personally I have disabled send reports to our e-mail id, optimize internet connection and submit anonymous reports to iolo in the program. In my system it detected 1002 registry errors in comprehensive registry clean. Be careful to first take a backup of your registry or create a system restore point before using it. After deleting those registry errors my system is still functioning. Happy system cleaning folks At present AFAIK the download link is available only in majorgeeks.

Description given in majorgeeks:

System Mechanic Free is a complete suite of powerful system repair and maintenance tools. The 7 core tools included in System Mechanic Free are designed to boost speed, fix problems, and instantly improve PC performance.

Using the same award-winning technology and user-friendly design that makes the full version of System Mechanic the expert’s choice and the #1-bestselling software in its class, System Mechanic Free empowers people of all skill levels to keep their computer running at peak performance.

The 7 core tools in System Mechanic Free are:

Registry Tuner: The most effective tool of its kind, Registry Tuner uses regularly updated research to safely repair registry errors and stabilize Windows computers

Startup Optimizer: Eliminates the top 25 most common startup bottlenecks in order to noticeably speed up Windows start time

Memory Mechanic: Reclaims more RAM memory for an instant performance boost

PC Cleanup: Cleans up system-clogging junk files and clutter

Drive Accelerator: Defragments hard drives to improve drive speed and performance

Shortcut Repair: Reconnects broken icons and shortcuts

Internet Connection Repair: Heals broken internet connections to get PCs back online

iolo technologies believes no one should unnecessarily experience the stress, lost time, and financial burden that can be caused by a poorly-performing PC—and System Mechanic Free provides the basic tools necessary to ensure Windows computers remain stable and optimized for the entire lifespan of the investment. Now, you can use the same research-driven tune-up tools and features that are trusted and recommended by millions of computer users worldwide to fix and speed up your home PC.

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[JayCub]

Thank you sm1 and for the additional information on safety and the opt out details, it's always good to hear user feedback with downloads and not a fan myself i appreciate this.

[Bearcat]

I have used earlier versions of System Mechanic, and while I didn't have any problems I decided to uninstall it, because I have gotten away from programs that like to run in the back ground and slow up performance.

[sm1]

I have used earlier versions of System Mechanic, and while I didn't have any problems I decided to uninstall it, because I have gotten away from programs that like to run in the back ground and slow up performance.

This free version also adds a start up entry which I have disabled using ccleaner. It also starts a service on system boot. I have to set it from automatic to manual under services. I have uninstalled it anyway as it is not compatible with some of the options of EMET.

[FunkY]

Thanks for the information sm1 but no thanks!

I cant forget how badly System Mechanic pouled my Windows and whole computer back in the Windows 98/ME days. There was nothing to do except new, clean install! System Mechanic is one of the programs which is included at my "dont touch" list

[safeguy]

I'll agree with Funky on this one.

[JayCub]

When i got my first pc i used system mechanic on a disk from a magazine, and now the rest is history as learned to reformat and partition and dial up is a pain.... im sure it is at least more user friendly these days but im with FunkY on this one...
This is more for people that like this sort of program like sm1 who is smart with its use.