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Welcome to System Mechanic- What's New in System Mechanic 7
- Get Started with System Mechanic
Product Information
- Get Started
- Analyze PC Health and Security
- Manage Detected Problems
- Run Repair and Optimization Tools
- The "I want to..." pane
- Perform Complete Optimization
- Increase Performance
- Tools that Increase Performance
- PC Accelerator
- Defragment Hard Drive
- Defragment Hard Drive - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Operation Mode screen
- Definitions of Modes
- Automatic Modes - Options window
- Custom Mode - Options window
- Advanced Defrag Options window
- Fragmentation Analysis Report
- All Modes - Defragment screen
- Definitions of Fields
- Optimize Windows Startup
- Optimize Windows Startup - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Operation Mode screen
- Definitions of Modes
- Automatic Modes Only
- Custom Mode Only - Select, Search, and Remove
- Optimize Internet Settings
- Defragment Memory
- Compact Registry
- Configure Boot-Time Defragmentation
- Boot-Time Defragmentation - Overview
- Custom List tab
- System Files tab
- Definitions of Fields
- Configure Right-Click Defragmentation
- Enhance Protection
- Tools that Enhance Protection
- PC Security Wizard
- Fix Security Vulnerabilities
- Fix Security Vulnerabilities - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Automatic Modes Only - Options windows
- Custom Mode Only - Tests and Options screens
- Tests screen
- Options screen
- All Modes - Inspect and Optimize screen
- Inspect and Optimize screen
- Definitions of Fields
- Internet Properties
- Windows Messenger Service
- Windows Remote Registry
- Windows Automatic Updates
- Host File Redirection
- Null Sessions
- Trusted Publishers
- Default Search Page
- Default Home Page
- Web Content Zone
- Internet Explorer Trusted Sites
- Dead Gateway
- Denial of Service Attack
- Keep Alive Time
- Name Release on Demand
- Optimize TCP/IP Retransmissions
- Dangerous File Types
- Firewall Check
Antivirus Check
- Block Internet Popups
- Popup Blocker - Overview
- Popup Blocker - System Tray Icon
- Options window
- Back up or Restore Registry
- Configure Automatic System Defense
- Configure Automatic System Defense - Overview
- System Guard Tools
- System Guard Icon and Alert windows
- Configure Internet Firewall (Professional Only)
- Configure Virus Protection (Professional Only)
- Free Up Drive Space
- Tools that Free Up Drive Space
- PC Cleanup Wizard
- Remove Junk Files
- Remove Junk Files - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Operation Mode
- Definitions of Modes
- Automatic Modes Only - Options window
- Custom Mode Only - Various Settings
- Criteria screen
- Location screen
- Exclusions screen
- Options screen
- All Modes - Find and Removal screens
- Remove Internet Debris
- Internet Cleanup and Privacy - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Operation Mode screen
- Definitions of Modes
- Automatic Modes Only - Options window
- Custom Mode Only - Options screen
- Custom - Options screen
- Cookie Protector
- Definitions of Fields
- Internet Cleanup
- Internet Privacy
- Windows Privacy
- Application Privacy
- All Modes - Search and Removal screen
- Remove Installed Programs
- Repair Problems
- Tools that Repair Problems
- PC Repair Wizard
- Remove Spyware
- Repair Registry Problems
- Repair Registry Problems - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Automatic Modes Only
- Custom Mode
- Tests screen
- Options screen
- Options
- Edit Exclusions window
- Definitions of Fields
- All Modes - Optimize and Repair screen
- Repair Broken Shortcuts
- Repair Broken Shortcuts - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Operation Mode screen
- Definitions of Modes
- Automatic Modes Only - Options window
- Custom Mode Only - Options screen
- All Modes - Find and Repair screens
- Repair Hard Drive Problems
- Repair Hard Drive Problems - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Automatic Mode Only - Options window
- Custom Mode Only - Options screen
- Options screen
- Definitions of Fields
- All Modes - Search and Repair screen
- Repair an Unbootable PC
- Create Drive Medic Bootable CD
- Run Drive Medic from Bootable CD
- Troubleshoot System Problems
- Ensure Personal Privacy
- Tools that Ensure Personal Privacy
- Clear Internet Browsing Tracks
- Internet Cleanup and Privacy - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Operation Mode screen
- Definitions of Modes
- Automatic Modes Only - Options window
- Custom Mode Only - Options screen
- Definitions of Fields
- Internet Cleanup
- Internet Privacy
- Windows Privacy
- Application Privacy
- All Modes - Search and Removal screen
- Securely Delete Files
- Configure Desktop File Incinerator
- Permanently Remove Deleted File Traces
- Permanently Wipe All Data from a Drive
- Manage System Configuration
- Tools that Manage System Configuration
- Configure Windows Startup
- Configure Windows Startup - Overview
- Startup Groups and Categories
- Configure Windows Startup windows
- Manage Running Programs
- Customize Advanced Windows Settings
- Configure Advanced Internet Settings
- Relocate Installed Programs
- Find Duplicate Files
- Find Duplicate Files - Overview
- Operation Mode screen
- Operation Mode screen
- Definitions of Modes
- Automatic Modes Only - Options window
- Custom Mode Only - Various settings
- Location screen
- Criteria screen
- Exclusions screen
- Options screen
- Definitions of Fields
- All Modes - Find Duplicates and Inspection screens
- Recover Deleted Data (Professional Only)
- Perform Diagnostics
- Tools that Perform Diagnostics
- View System Information
- Measure Internet Download Speed
- Track Changes
- Track Changes - Overview
- Select an Operation Mode
- Operation Mode screen
- System Snapshot Options window
- Definitions of Modes
- Definitions of Options Field
- Save mode screens
- Compare mode screens
- Manage Internet Protection
- View Statistics
- Undo System Mechanic Actions
- Configure Various Settings
- Options window - Overview
- Individual Tabs
- SafetyNet
- ActiveCare
- Problem Task List
- General
- Definitions of Fields
- Keep Software Current
- Get Help
- Read Additional References
- Contact iolo
What's New in System Mechanic 7 and System Mechanic 7 Professional
Version 7 of System Mechanic includes new features designed to simplify and enhance PC repairs, optimizations, and ongoing maintenance.
System Mechanic 7
The following features have been added or enhanced:
Improved one-click Total Solution wizards offer essential repairs and optimizations based on your computer's needs. (Show me more.)
The intuitive categories in the new "I want to" section provide fast access to the exact tool that you need. (Show me more.)
Revamped ActiveCare monitors your computer's performance, and then automatically runs any needed repairs on-the-spot. (Show me more.)
New Intellistatus™ feature provides real-time system information for performance tracking and troubleshooting. (Show me more.)
The System Mechanic interface is redesigned to allow for quicker access and more intuitive use. (Show me more.)
Improved SafetyNet feature makes it easier for you to revert system changes. (Show me more.)
New System Mechanic Odometer shows statistics of all the repairs and optimizations made by System Mechanic. (Show me more.)
System Mechanic 7 Professional
In addition to the above, System Mechanic Professional users have access to a new set of tools including:
New and enhanced firewall protection (iolo Personal Firewall):
- The IntelliDefense® feature is a proprietary threat-evaluation tool that makes informed decisions, so you see fewer messages.
- Complicated setup is eliminated with preset security levels, a guided setup wizard, one-click features, and automated decision-making.
- Advanced users have greater control and can make detailed customizations of port settings, program policies, and more.
New and enhanced antivirus protection (iolo AntiVirus):
- Hourly updates keep you continually protected from the latest threats.
- Provides real-time, continuous protection - behind the scenes and with no additional configuration.
- Detailed configurations allow greater flexibility and control over what is included in scans.
New and enhanced data recovery features (Search and Recover 4):
- The new TotalRecovery™ wizard automatically recovers and saves data for an entire drive.
- New SmartScan™ technology avoids irrelevant junk files, making it easier and faster for you to find the files you truly need.
- Enhanced multimedia capability allows you to preview photos, movies, songs, and .htm files.
New and enhanced data wiping features (DriveScrubber 3):
- The new "Wipe Free Space" feature ensures that deleted information can never be recovered, while still keeping your existing files and the operating system intact.
- Updated technology now wipes data 10 to 20 times faster.
- At-a-glance drive information and quick access to data wiping is provided in the new Device List.
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