iolo - System Mechanic, Fix & Speed Up Your PC Automatically With Award Winning Software Solution

It works well, but only made minor improvements in my PCs performance. But I have Windows 8 and theres not much you can do to fix that.

Whenever my computer slows down, I know it needs a good clean out. In about five minutes sister Mechanic does that for me. Love it!

I bought this tune-up software for my two computers. The laptop computer had some essential files removed when I started the program. The computer would no longer boot. Upon a trip to Best Buy, the Advanced Technician found that some files been deleted files had the computer had to be formatted, windows 10 reinstalled and all personal files and software were lost. This repair costed me over $200!! Now that the laptop runs fine!

When I first ran the CD program it found about 7000 problems (mostly junk files). I updated the software and then it was finding something like 40,000 problems. Sounds great! So I snapshoted the free disk space and had it remove all those junk files. Guess what - it didnt free up any disk space??!!

Ive used System Mechanic before and really liked it. But the last update includes PHOENIX 360 which deletes all browser passwords, even when the user unchecks the appropriate boxes to prevent this from happening. I emailed IOLO Dec 25, received a case number from them, then nothing. No response. Called them today, Jan 10. On hold over 25 minutes then the phone line was disconnected. Checked the LA BBB office and see they have many complaints about customer service and the product. Until PHOENIX is fixed, do not use this product. By the way, I cant get anyone to authorize a refund, so I am out some money. Save yours. Dont buy IOLO System Mechanic

On more than one occasion this software, over time, removed critical files that caused me to wipe the laptop and start over to regain critical operating files. Every single version of this software (since v10-12) removes critical files - such as system restore points (even those manually created) to restore your system in the event of a failure. If you also use Norton (ID safe or other Symantec products), this software uninstalls the temp files, updates, and backed up files. This software occasionally changes the properties of files - such as the print spooler -- by uninstalling or relegating it to a status where it doesnt start. You will have to manually go in and change that status back to proper start group. It also removes critical extension files of your downloaded software by deeming them irrelevant or space-wasting files. The software does help bring your system connectivity back to optimal speed with efficiency. Its just too aggressive and error-prone when it comes to assessing the actual files it ought to support rather than remove/alter. Needs better algorithms.

Personally, it seems time after time, that we do need more security software to keep our computers at the fullest value possible. This is why it is more recommended that we get antivirus and spyware protective software. But getting utility software to protect our computers from hackers is just as important. But trying to find the right one is much easier said than done, and some of them damage other pieces of software. That is the case with System Mechanic. This software can work a little too well. The software does work nicely at cleaning the computer and making it run much faster. But, it could also damage other software in the process. For example, it de-fragmented my Vipre Antivirus software so badly, it left my computer vulnerable to hackers. As a result, I had to buy another antivirus software so this wouldnt happen again. So personally, I would recommend this software, only in the most extreme cases. Other than that, you would be better off with a brand like Win Cleaner instead.

I had one before...But this one needs to be repurchased every year......Rip Off!

TOTAL JUNK SOFTWARE

Didnt want to install on my laptop but works great on my desktop