Product will not update properly or launch after installation
Product will not update properly or launch after installation
System Mechanic does not start or hangs on loading
We have found two issues that occur within Microsoft Windows that affect our family of System Mechanic products from properly starting. Primary, is a Windows Update that has corrupted Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), via Windows .Net Framework. Second, a WMI namespace gets unregistered during a Windows Update and needs to be reregistered. STEP 1: Verify […]
How Do I Check My ByePass Version?
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Manually Uninstall Legacy System Shield
This article is not valid for System Mechanic versions 23.7 and newer but versions prior. Standalone Installation If you installed System Shield previously from ss.iolo.com, navigate to the Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features > select System Shield from the list of installed software and click Uninstall. Restart your computer if prompted to do […]
Install System Mechanic Classic for Windows XP & Vista
Designed for older computers running Windows XP and Vista, the Classic versions of System Mechanic and System Mechanic Pro are the latest and final versions available on the legacy software architecture. If you are running Windows XP or Vista, you must install Classic in order to optimize these older operating systems with System Mechanic.
ByePass Will Not Let Me Add More Than 5 Accounts
NEW VERSION AVAILABLE: Migrate to ByePass+ to ensure continued service. If you have purchased a service subscription for either System Mechanic Ultimate Defense or ByePass, you are allowed an unlimited number of passwords (accounts). If ByePass only allows you to create five accounts, you are currently running the Free version; the Free version of ByePass […]
How To Check Your .NET Version in Windows
.NET Framework is a very important component of Microsoft Windows which is highly essential for the proper installation and running of iolo technologies’ products such as our flagship System Mechanic product line. The .Net Framework is normally something that is installed during the course of Windows applying patches and updates. However, sometimes Windows users put […]
How to disable automatic checking for updates in System Mechanic
Disable Checking For Updates
How to Uninstall System Checkup
System Checkup is now an integrated part of our System Mechanic family of products. Please follow the steps below to uninstall System Checkup.
Enable ByePass for Private Browsing
NEW VERSION AVAILABLE: Migrate to ByePass+ to ensure continued service. After installing and enabling the ByePass extension/Add-on, navigate to your Add-on/Extensions of your browser and enable ByePass to run in private windows. Google Chrome Click on the menu item at the top right of Chrome, select More tools and then Extensions. Click on Details. Enable Allow in incognito. Mozilla Firefox Click on the menu item at […]
