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 System Mechanic 6 is a big step up from Version 5, 2007-12-17
System Mechanic has been a favorite of mine for years because it allows you to control which programs are loaded at Windows startup. Version 6 is a big step up from previous versions in its diagnostic capabilities and info screens. I like it, though it takes a bit to understand the greater detail. It also throws in more capabilities in other areas (such as spyware) and has added a new automated complete cleanup features.
Version 7 is available, but having 40 computers to oversee, I like the low price of last-years version. I've read reviews that say SysMech is too agressive in deleting registry junk, but I find its good/bad filter to be flawless. Never any complaints from users. A great tool to clear out Windows accumulated junk.
 Iolo tech support OUT OF CONTROL, 2007-04-07
Installed System Mechanic 7 on Pentium 4 laptop running Windows XP and it crashed the machine to the point the only way to bring it back to life was to system-restore to the nearest pre-Iolo restore point. Managed to capture the error codes and emailed them to Iolo tech support. Unable to elicit a response from tech support other than automated emails (half of which try to sell me the product all over again). Left voicemails with customer support and even with the corporate receptionist. No response. No response to request for refund.
OBVIOUSLY, MANAGEMENT IS UNWILLING TO STAFF TECH SUPPORT WITH ANYTHING LIKE WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO HAVE LIVE PEOPLE ADDRESS REAL ISSUES. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!
The Worst Customer Service I have ever experienced, 2007-03-15
I bought the SW through ZoneLabs and for some reason the user and license key I got are useless to install the already-paid updates of this SW, even after following suggested fixes. I have sent 4 emails to customer service (no tel. is ever provided anywhere) and I have always received the same (useless for my case) canned reply with (useless) suggestions to fix the problem. The SW seemed to work fine when it worked but at this moment I have had to uninstall the product. I would not consider renewing or buying again from this company. The customer service is just AWFUL
Screws Up Your Computer, 2007-02-20
Screwed up my wireless and my scanner. Still cannot get my wireless to work again after months of trying. Made no difference in computer performance. Did not fix any problems. File cleanup takes over 12 hours with only modest results. Don't buy it!
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It Was Good for Me, 2007-01-17
I've had only a positive experience with SM6: all good, nothing bad, and I really loved the bundled Kaspersky anti-virus program. It makes all three of my computers run 500% faster than ever before; on the other hand, the prior Symantec AV program took over the operating system, causing my laptop to become all but useless. All three computers, incidentally, run Win XP, and the newest came with XP Media.
Nevertheless, I must complain that the program now starts every time with a message to upgrade to 7, but I cannot access Web site - indeed, I tried to maybe 10 times before I finally gave up! But because SM7 does not come with Kaspersky, I would have to unload it, something I am not willing to do. Period. I love Kaspersky so much that I have bought upgrade to it as stand alone.
On the negative side, trying to uninstall SM6 - something I did to try to go to SM7 - caused my newest computer to crash and killed about a week of time correcting, and the horrible reviews on SM7 have made me decide to stay with SM6, where I am happy!
Since bad reviews abound on SM7, I will stick with 6 until it doesn't work.
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