iolo - System Mechanic Pro, Computer Cleaner for Windows, Blocks Viruses and Spyware, Restores System Speed, Software License

Taking care of my computer is what I do and one of my former professor used this software and I thought he was crazy. I asked him you are training us on the most complex and integrate details of how an Operating System works. Why do you need this company to maintain your computer when you know we can do better ourselves because we know how a system operates as much as they would. He told me yes I can maintain my computer but how valuable is my time? If your spending an hour our so servicing your own computer thats time wasted from other things you can be doing. So I purchased this software and have been a customer for about 8 years now and found the best price on their new version at Amazon. Now when you are a customer at least in the past 5 years its cheaper to re-subscribe with the company after already having the software. Yes they bug you about new promotion to extend your time but after a while the software learns your not interested and you need to go to them when your ready. all in all its the most comprehensive amount of tools to protect and service your PC. Virus free for 5 years and some other measures I take as well like I tell my customers YouTube safe web surfing and their are great videos from colleagues of mine that are world recognized experts. The biggest reason they won 5 stars with me is the tools, the service, and customizable, as well as unlimited licenses for the entire household! You cant go wrong with a service that provides your family like mine with new PCs all the time and I can install this on all of them and mine is customized and controlled by me while my parents have it more on Auto pilot and I have peace of mind. Again I have learned as an IT expert that I cant keep up with every change and every update (with XP I could but I was a young and big headed then) This tool helps me utilize my time better and still lets me service my computer how I want to service it because only person I trust to maintain my computer is me and IOLO.

Although I had to run it several times it actually worked as advertised and fixed the viruses and allowed my laptop to work again. Customer service although foreign, was knowledgeable and helpful except I didnt like that they tried to sell you an upgraded version you do not need.

Excellent product and great delivery

It made one of my computers go crazy with pop ups and crash I had to uninstall it.

Works really well. Satisfied.

Ive used this product almost since the first version. Back then it was the best of a few available all in one programs. It was relatively easy to use and gave some positive feedback after a task was completed. However, in the past few years it has gotten to be slow, bloated, and desperately monetized. Initially, it was just the constant attempt to get me to buy more time. Then it was the constant barrage of spam trying to get me to upgrade and buy more time. Then features that had been included stopped being included. One example is the duplicate file finder which never worked properly (which is probably why it was dropped); another is the driver monitor and downloader--which also never worked right. Now they are pushing to upgrade to their Ultimate Defense.

The fact remains that all SYSTEM MECHANIC does is consolidate functions already included in windows. Yes there are a few features but they really are not for the average user, and those that know how to use these features... do it a different way

Most poor reviews are from user error. You can mess up your pc if you dont know what you are doing be careful. If you dont know something read the Help section or ask a professional for advice. Anyways, this product is great I have it on my laptop and desktop. I run it along with the antivirus. I got an adobe adware on my laptop. I was able to remove it by going back to my backup point and removing it. In addition, Keeps my laptop running up to speed and pretty much like brand new. Keeps all the system clutter away. Only sad thing is somehow my Itunes music got messed up but I think that is something else becuase I checked the delete history tool this program has and there is no music deleted. Other than the majors has so many different tools to use. I have used for several years and will continue. I have my money worth out of this product for sure.

I used the earlier versions of this software and it did a more or less OK job. However, when I upgraded to the Pro version, it simply didnt work, as in the program refused to run at all. The help desk didnt, simply suggesting more and more complicated methods of getting it to function, none of which made the slightest difference. When I eventually lost all patience with it and tried to get a refund, they happily told me that I couldnt, because more than 30 days had elapsed since purchase, despite the fact that the software is clearly not of merchantable quality. Im running a state of the art laptop, less than 1 year old, and I do know what Im doing, so if youre tempted to buy this, my advice is DONT.

I like it much, it does every thing, but it has trouble with SSD drives I think.