System Mechanic Review Summary: System Mechanic is more than just a registry cleaner—it also functions like a internet speed booster, security system, and start up editor in one simple software package. Let’s take a look at some of the features that it has to offer.
Pros: Evaluates 200 problem areas on your PC and can fix over 12,000 errors related to speed and optimization.
Cons: Trying to be everything at once but is not always doing the best job. It is not the best solution.
System Mechanic Ratings
| Category | Score | Why |
| Overall Rating: |  |
System Mechanic is a strong contender in the registry cleaner category, however it is not doing its job flawlessly which make it hard to play with the big boys. |
| Usability: | |
The tools in System Mechanic is easy to use except for its maintenance and diagnostics features. |
| Feature Set: | |
System Mechanic has a lot of feature sets that not many registry cleaners have. But unfortunately not many of the features are easy to use, but those that are easy are powerful. |
| Ease of Installation: |  |
The tool was easy to install and didn’t have any problems. |
| Help & Support: | |
The company lolo who owns System Mechanic has a contact us page where you can either fill a contact form or call their support number. The contact us link is at the bottom of their website and hard to find. |
| Safety: |  |
System Mechanic gives their customer safety features like backup function so if something happens you could always be safe. |
What We Like About System Mechanic
The System Mechanic can evaluate more than 200 problem areas on your PC and in doing so it is able to fix over 12,000 errors related to the speed and efficiency of your computer. It does so by employing a complex algorithm as its main weapon.
This may all sound a little complicated but have to fear—running the program takes just one click of a button after you have installed the System Mechanic.
If you are a technophobe or have a bad touch with computers, then you can rest assured that the System Mechanic experience is too easy for you to mess up. So is there any bad news about the System Mechanic?
What We Don’t Like With System Mechanic
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. The System Mechanic is kind of like a burned out soccer mom—always overextending herself and trying to be everything at once, accomplishing all of her tasks, but not always doing the best job.
The System Mechanic does everything it promises but not flawlessly and so you will want to make sure you know that before you delve into the software, heralding it as the perfect solution to all your internet and PC speed problems.
System Mechanic Features
| Pricing: | $49.95/year. You have to renew after a year or cancel. |
| Money back: | Yes – 30 days money back guarantee. |
| Free Trail: | No. |
| Designated Drivers: | Automatically installs critical device driver updates that keep your PC’s components working problem-free. |
| Automatic Repair: | Operate System Mechanic manually or automatically as you like. Change the settings in ActiveCare to tune your PC according to your preferences. |
| Backup & Restore: | Inludes backup and restore tool so that you can restore your computer to how it was before the changes. |
| Registry Defrag Tool: | Integrates all of System Mechanic’s powerful registry tools into a single all-in-one tool. Functions include registry backup, registry repair and cleaning, registry compact, and registry defragmentation. |
| PC Health Status Gadget: | A Sidebar Gadget for Windows 7 and Vista that provides real-time reports on system health, security, and overall status. Includes a running list of recently performed repairs and optimizations. |
| Hard drive Cleaner: | Automatically delete junk files left behind by untidy programs, system freezes, and sudden restarts. |
Computer Checkup Minimum Requirements
The following are the minimum levels required. For improved responsiveness we recommend higher system specifications than those presented here:
- At least 256 MB RAM
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and above
- Approximately 120 MB free hard drive space
- Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / 7
- Internet connection
Additional Resources
Just remember that it is an imperfect software program and not a savior, but don’t let it’s imperfections deter you from checking it out. It is a solid program that can accomplish a lot with relatively little effort on your part, and in a time-strapped world that is always a plus.
But before you get a registry cleaner software make sure you read reviews of our top picks. You can also compare our top registry tools side by side. It’s worth to say that all the vendors we review on this site offers a free scan of your pc.
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Reviewed by: Mehmet Onatli
Reviewed on: Januari 2012