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General frequently asked questions about iolo System Mechanic software.
What is the Difference between System Mechanic and System Mechanic Pro?
System Mechanic and System Mechanic Professional (or System Mechanic Pro) differ in that the Pro version comes with the System Shield AntiVirus and AntiSpyware...
Is System Mechanic 64-bit software?
Yes, since the 22.3 update, System Mechanic runs natively on Windows 64-bit machines.
Does System Mechanic defragment solid-state drives (SSDs)?
No, defragmenting a SSD does not provide the same benefits as defragmenting a mechanical HDD (hard disk drive) and can...
Does System Mechanic include a pop-up blocker?
All major Internet browsers now include free, effective pop-up blocking tools. For this reason iolo has decided that it is...
Is System Mechanic Ultimate Defense a major version release of System Mechanic, or a new product?
System Mechanic Ultimate Defense is not a System Mechanic version upgrade. It is a new suite of products offering comprehensive...
What is the difference between System Mechanic and System Mechanic Ultimate Defense?
The difference between System Mechanic and System Mechanic Ultimate Defense is in additional features in the later one. System Mechanic...
Does System Mechanic Ultimate Defense have antivirus?
Yes, System Mechanic Ultimate Defense includes antivirus protection. It has a built-in antivirus and anti-malware feature called System Shield, which...
Is System Mechanic Ultimate Defense an antivirus?
Yes, an antivirus option is included with System Mechanic Ultimate Defense. This antivirus provides real-time virus and malware threat protection....
Does System Mechanic Ultimate Defense have a firewall?
No, System Mechanic Ultimate Defense does not provide a firewall option. However, it has a built-in Network Scanner which scans...
What is the latest version of System Mechanic?
As of September 29, 2025: The latest version of System Mechanic is the build 25.7.0.4. This applies to all System...