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System Mechanic and Advanced SystemCare are both computer PC optimization and protection software programs.

System Mechanic is designed and manufactured by Iolo while Advanced SystemCare is a product of Iobit.

When it comes to PC optimization and protection, you simply cannot go wrong with System Mechanic or Advanced SystemCare.

Which of the two programs you choose depends on a few similarities and differences between these software.

This 2020 System Mechanic vs Advanced SystemCare Pro comparison is geared towards shedding more light on both in order to put you in a better position to make your choice between them.

I will be reviewing the two programs based on the best editions of each. This is because these are the editions that contain both protection and optimization for your PC.

 

The Best Editions of Each Program

• System Mechanic (Ultimate Defense)
• Advanced SystemCare (Ultimate)

In this regard, I'll be reviewing the System Mechanic Ultimate Defense and the Advanced SystemCare Ultimate.

If you, mainly, need to optimize your PC as against anti-virus or anti-malware protection or any other stuff, then you can, by no means, just go for System Mechanic Pro or Advanced SystemCare Pro (the Pro versions). In fact, these Pro versions also contain some level of protection.

You will get all that is included in the Pro Editions, and more when you are using any of the Ultimate Editions.

 

 

 

What is the Difference Between System Mechanic and Advanced SystemCare Ultimate?

Advanced SystemCare Ultimate focuses on the overall optimization and protection of the PC with built-in tools while System Mechanic Ultimate Defense is a combination of about 7 individual programs that perform various tasks ranging from PC optimization, password management, anti-virus, anti-malware, permanent file deleting and file recovery.

 

System Mechanic Versus Advanced SystemCare

PC OPTIMIZATION

(1) System Mechanic

System Mechanic can optimize your PC by:

• Improving the speed at which your computer operates
• Keeping your PC stable
• Freeing up space on PC
• Cleaning up malware and virus
• Improving the overall performance of your PC

 

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare

Optimizes the PC by:

• Making your PC run and function faster
• Improving the booting and startup speed of your PC
• Cleaning up and optimizing computer registry
• Fixing, repairing and maintenance of system registry errors
• Scanning and defragging system registry
• Cleaning up browser traces (making it difficult for you to get tracked)
• Optimizing and smartly cleaning up computer RAM memory automatically
• Cleaning up PC junk files
• Boosting and speeding up internet connection for a faster browsing experience
• Helping to avoid a system crash
• Helping to defrag computer hard disk or C drive
• Tuning up PC in real-time
• monitoring the condition of your PC and carrying out automatic maintenance

 

 

INVASION OF PRIVACY PROTECTION

(1) System Mechanic

This program ensures that your privacy is not invaded by:

• protecting your web browser while you surf the internet
• protecting your personal data online with secure private browsing

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare

This also protects your privacy while you are online

 

PASSWORD MANAGEMENT & SECURITY

(1) System Mechanic will manage and protect your passwords by:

• providing safe and secure storage of your passwords
• preventing the online theft of your passwords
• organizing and managing your passwords so that you do not have to always remember all of them. You can have just one master password

NOTE: This is achieved through an easy to use tool known as'ByePass' included in System Mechanic Ultimate Defense. ‘ByePass' is also now available for Android and iOS.

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare ensures that your passwords are protected as you surf online. It includes a password generator that will help you to secure your data with very strong passwords.

 

MALWARE PREVENTION AND REMOVAL

(1) System Mechanic keeps your PC free of malware by:

• blocking all forms of malware before they infect your PC
• scanning, finding and removing malware that was already in your PC before installing the program

The program gets this done through a combination of the ‘System Shield' and ‘Malware Killer' tools included in its Ultimate Defense Edition.

 

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare keeps your PC secure against malware by:

• removing malware in RAM
• protecting your PC against all forms of malicious infections
• safeguarding your system against untrusted programs online

 

 

PROTECTION AGAINST VIRUS

(1) System Mechanic shields your PC from virus infection by:

• detecting and removing virus in a PC that's already infected
• stopping all forms of virus attacks

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare gives you full protection from viruses by:

• preventing viruses from infecting your computer
• blocks virus infection from external input devices like USB flash drives, external hard drives and more
• removing viruses that are already in the computer

 

RECOVER DELETED FILES

(1) System Mechanic

With the'Search and Recover' tool, the software can:

• recover lost data from PC (e.g data accidentally deleted from hard drives)
• recover lost photos, videos, music, email, folders from PC
• recover lost data from cameras

 

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare

Iobit can recover lost files and data with the use of ‘Iobit Undelete'.

 

 

 

SECURE WEB BROWSING

(1) System Mechanic

The program secures your browsing by:

• thwarting and scrambling fingerprinting scripts
• ensuring your privacy while you surf the internet

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare

This program protects your browser against:

• cryptocurrency mining
• dangerous and harmful websites

Like System Mechanic, it also:

• disguises and scrambles digital fingerprints
• cleans browser traces

 

ONLINE GAMING

 

(1) System Mechanic

Gamers will stand to benefit here because this program senses the needs of your computer processor and also, automatically, turns off services that are not needed at the moment to further boost the performance of your PC.

 

 

Its Ultra Performance function for Gaming, Graphics, 3D and CAD design (PowerSense Modes) can be manually switched.

TIP: Fully enable ‘LiveBoost' for maximum effectiveness.

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare

This program allows for a smoother gaming experience by releasing more of the RAM and stopping programs that are not immediately needed.

 

 

TIP: To further boost your PC for a better gaming experience, use ‘Advanced SystemCare' in conjunction with ‘Driver Booster'.

 

CREDIT CARD AND ONLINE SHOPPING PROTECTION

(1) System Mechanic

It enables you to shop securely by:

• providing credit card theft protection
• securely storing credit card information
• providing debit and credit card fraud protection

With this software installed on your PC, your online purchases and shopping are protected.

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare

The PC protection service offered by the Ultimate version gives you protection against credit card theft and lets you shop safely online.

 

FIX AND REPAIR

(1) System Mechanic

Are you battling with PC errors or system failures? This program will fix them, however mysterious they may be.

 

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare

Like its counterpart, this program will fix and repair Windows and disk errors or failures.

 

 

PROTECTION FROM ONLINE ADS

(1) System Mechanic protects you from unnecessary online Ads as you browse the internet.

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare will block pop up ads and help you to stop or get rid of them irrespective of the browser you are using.

 

PROTECTION FROM KEYLOGGERS

(1) System Mechanic will protect your PC from people who try to record the keystrokes that you type on the keyboard of your PC.

This further helps to prevent passwords and shopping details from being leaked to cybercriminals.

 

(2) Advanced SystemCare offers protection from this type of online intruders by detecting any keylogging activities.

This helps to block both random or direct access keylogger installations on your PC.

 

UPDATING DRIVERS

With the ‘Designated Drivers' tool in System Mechanic Pro or Ultimate Defense, Microsoft certified up to date drivers can be installed for the components of your PC. It performs this function by first creating a system restore point. Should there be any conflict, it will just roll back your system to its previous state.

 

 

On the other hand, you will need to install the ‘Driver Booster' for you to be able to automatically update the drivers for your PC when using Advanced SystemCare.

 

 

The program will search for the best, latest and updated drivers for all the components of your PC which it will safely install for you.

It also comes with a Software Updater for better PC performance.

 

 

UNIQUE TO ADVANCED SYSTEMCARE (ULTIMATE)

With Advanced SystemCare Ultimate, you can also capture PC intruders with face ID. So, if you are looking to catch an invader red-handed with proof, the software can help you with that.

 

Face ID

 

You can, optionally, add any or all of the following depending on your needs:

• A Folder Protector
• An Uninstaller
• A Smart Defrag Software
• An Automatic Software Updater
• A Driver Updater

 

UNIQUE TO SYSTEM MECHANIC (ULTIMATE DEFENSE)

With the Ultimate Defense Edition of System Mechanic, you can permanently delete files with the use of the ‘DriveScrubber' tool that's already included with the program whereas if you have to do that with Advanced SystemCare, you will have to use the File Shredder included with the program or install Iobit Uninstaller for thorough clean up of all leftovers.

 

 

The following programs are included in System Mechanic Ultimate Defense:

• A Privacy Guardian
• A Password Manager (ByePass)
• A System Shield – to block malware
• A Malware Killer – to destroy malware
• System Mechanic itself – for improved PC performance
• Search and Recover file
• A permanent file deleter (DriveScrubber)

NOTE: The above are also individual programs that you can get separately if you want to. It all depends on your needs. This explains why System Mechanic may, at first, appear to be higher in price when compared to Advanced SystemCare.

However, it will be a lot cheaper for you when you get all of the above individual programs, in one go, with the purchase of System Mechanic Ultimate Defense rather than getting them separately. You stand to save a lot by so doing.

The exception, though, is when you need just a particular program or one or two of them. For instance, you may need just the ‘Malware Killer' or only the ‘ByePass' password manager.

 

The Best Editions of Both Programs

Note that the above comparison between Advanced SystemCare and System Mechanic is based on the Ultimate versions of the two programs as these are the best of both.

The Ultimate Editions of both programs include both protection against viruses and malware and also provide the highest level of PC system optimization.

Thus, if you want your PC to run fast and function as a brand new one, then you cannot make a mistake with any of these two programs.

 

Your Other Options – The Lower Editions of Both Programs

For System Mechanic:

You may opt to go for any of the lower editions of System Mechanic depending on your needs. You'll find the other editions all there for you to choose from.

System Mechanic Ultimate Defense (Best) – For complete PC protection and optimization plus privacy protection, password management, defense against and removal of viruses and malware, lost data recovery, permanent file deletion as and when needed.

System Mechanic Pro – This includes PC optimization, blocking of viruses and malware, permanent deleting of files, recovering of lost files, but excludes removal of malware from an already infected computer, password management, and privacy protection.

System Mechanic – This is all about PC performance optimization. It does not include all the other stuff mentioned above.

With its PC accelerator, you can speed up your computer by up to 300%.

 

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For Advanced SystemCare:

The following editions are in your line of options:

Advanced SystemCare Ultimate (Best) – For full PC performance optimization and protection against virus or malware infections plus safe browsing protection from harmful websites, cryptocurrency and pop up ads. It also provides full privacy while online.

NOTE: The Ultimate Edition of Advanced SystemCare includes all the functions of the Pro edition (as you will see below). It, however, takes everything to a higher level.

Advanced SystemCare Pro – It provides you with PC protection in terms of preventing the invasion of privacy, blocking and removal of spyware and deepest infections, capturing intruders with the use of face ID and automatic clearing of data tracks.

It also provides full PC optimization to improve the speed and performance of the PC. It can speed up the booting process by 200% and speed up your internet connection by 300% respectively.

 

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Advanced SystemCare (Free Edition) – You are okay to run the free edition of the program. This edition will provide you with basic PC cleaning and optimization, real-time system monitoring, basic PC protection and the capturing of intruders.

Iobit Malware Fighter PRO – This one is all about the full protection of your PC minus the performance optimization. Hence, if all you need is protection, then this is a good option for you as it combines its engine with the Anti-virus engine of Bitdefender.

Its counterpart in System Mechanic Ultimate Defense is the ‘Malware Killer‘.

Even though the ‘Malware Killer' is included in System Mechanic Ultimate Defense, it can also be purchased separately (if you need to do so).

‘Iobit Malware Fighter PRO' and ‘Malware Killer' of System Mechanic are, approximately, of the same price. While the former costs $19.95, the latter goes for $19.96.

 

COMPATIBILITY

Advanced SystemCare runs on:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 10

 

System Mechanic runs on:

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 10

 

Is System Mechanic Better Than Advanced SystemCare?

Not really. Both programs provide excellent computer optimization and protection. If you need a very fast PC that functions like a new one, you simply cannot go wrong with any of these programs.

The developers of Advanced SystemCare PRO claim that the speed of your PC can be improved by as much as 200% while System Mechanic (Ultimate Defense), on the other hand, has some other useful individual programs merged into it (as mentioned in the review above).

That explains the reason for its price when purchased as a bundle, compared to Advanced SystemCare Ultimate.

Any of the two programs will help you to increase the lifespan of your PC and ensure that your computer is free of clutter by way of infections or system junks and always performs optimally.

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Are you witnessing a degradation in the speed of your computer? It is not working as fast as it used to when you purchased it. Programs that used to launch almost immediately now take several seconds to start.

This is not due to a virus or malware attack as you have installed the best available antimalware software with the latest signature files. This slowdown is typically caused by fragmentation of your computer's hard disk drive.

 

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• What is the Difference Between System Mechanic Pro and Phoenix 360?
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• Which is Best?

 

What Causes Fragmentation?

Adding and deleting files typically leads to fragmentation of the computer's HDD. When you delete a file, the file itself does not get deleted. Its information is deleted from the `table of contents' and the file is marked as “ok” to write over.

Apart from this, most uninstall executives of programs do not function as they should. Therefore, when you uninstall them, some parts get erased from the HDD while other parts remain. The next time you install a new program, it looks for the first empty space in the HDD and writes on it. When the size of the free space is not enough to install the new program, it searches the HDD for the next empty space and writes the remainder on it.

This slows down the speed of the computer as the drive head has to read different areas of the HDD to complete reading a program and launching it.

If this is not enough, many programs leave unnecessary entries in the Windows registry even after the program has been deleted. This leads to a bloated registry, which slows down the booting time of your computer too.

 

Massive Slowdown?

Can you imagine what can happen if you have uninstalled many programs that may have left empty spaces in the HDD, and try to install new software? It will write itself in multiple areas of the HDD's platter, leading to a massive slowdown when you try to launch the program.

 

 

For example, the read head of the HDD might have to five or more different locations of the HDD to gain access to the information required to launch the program. This causes the program to take a longer time to launch than if the entire program was entirely in one location.

 

How Does Defragmentation Work?

The defragmentation procedure moves the different parts of a file or program and regroups them in a single location. The process does not take a long time if you defrag the hard disk drive on a regular basis. However, be prepared to wait for hours, especially if you have a huge HDD and have not defragmented it for several weeks.

Forget using the defragmentation tool included with Windows, as it hardly does a good job of cleaning the clutter and takes a long time. In addition, it does not remove traces of the deleted files or uninstalled programs from the registry, further slowing down the overall speed of the computer.

WARNING: Never try to defrag flash drives and solid-state devices as this will decrease their life span.

 

Am I Doomed to Stay with a Slow HDD?

The good news is that you can depend on third party programs that defragment the hard disk drive of your computer, as well as remove unwanted entries from the operating system's registry.

While there are numerous such programs available, I shall be comparing System Mechanic Pro vs Phoenix 360, which, in my view, are the best system maintenance programs available.

 

What is the Difference Between System Mechanic Pro and Phoenix 360?

Both of them are coded by the same company with the difference being that Phoenix 360, apart from including System Mechanic Pro, also contains many other important tools such as Privacy Guardian, ByePass Password Manager, and Malware Killer.

 

Apart from defragging your computer's HDD and cleaning the operating system's registry, they perform many other tasks that will increase the speed of your computer and increase the lifespan of its hard disk drive.

For example, they can check your computer's WiFi connection and tweak settings to boost the speed of your internet connection.

They also allow you to either manually defrag the hard disk drive or perform the task automatically by running in the background without eating into system resources.

You can, in fact, increase the life of the hard disk drive with the help of these programs, as its head does not have to move frequently from one location to the other to find and open a file or launch a program.

By the way, if you have not purchased an antivirus or antimalware program, you can depend on one of these programs, as they include many security tools, including antivirus and antimalware.

 

Iolo Phoenix 360 vs System Mechanic Pro Comparison

I shall first review the System Mechanic Pro, as it is also included with Iolo Phoenix 360.

 

System Mechanic Pro

Easy to Use

As opposed to many other system performance booster tools available, there is nothing confusing or opaque about this program. It contains a lot of options and each one of them is labeled clearly with in-depth descriptions about their functionalities as well as the effect of optimizing or deleting the item in question.

 

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Protects Against Malware

This utility, apart from boosting the overall performance of your computer, further includes top-quality protection against malware. It employs behavioral (heuristic) analysis to catch threats even if they have not been cataloged and included in the Iolo's huge database.

 

 

Blazing Fast

You need this program in case you only want to quickly tuneup your PC. Its user-friendly dashboard ensures that you understand all of its functionalities quickly. A single click is all that is required to check the HDD for issues such as unnecessary browser cookies, missing or broken registry entries and junk files. This program has a lightning-fast scanning engine.

 

Easily Fix Issues Slowing Down Your PC (Automatic Regular System Maintenance)

Once the scanning is done, you can fix all identified issues with a click of the mouse button. Once you have completed the initial scan, you can depend on the program's ActiveCare module to undertake regular maintenance whenever your computer is idle.

 

 

I would suggest that you check the options available, as you might not want the software to delete cookies or clear your clipboard automatically.

 

Increases Internet Connection Speed

As mentioned earlier, you can use this software to boost your internet connection's speed.

 

Speeds Up PC Booting Time

The “startup manager,” which includes a rating from the Iolo's community for specific programs, helps you decide which program you should block from launching at startup for faster booting.

 

 

I suggest that you also select the “expert view” during this operation as it identifies low-level programs and drivers, which can cause system stability problems if disabled.

 

Includes DriveScrubber

I was highly impressed by the DriveScribber module of System Mechanic Professional. Apart from erasing files securely, it also cleans up USB drives.

 

 

This is the perfect tool for those who want to sell off their old computer and want to remove all files from it in such a manner that it is unrecoverable.

 

 

As I stated earlier on, this tool also boasts of an excellent malware tool, which, apart from detecting malware, removes them too.

In simple terms, this software:

• Cleans useless clutter
• Boosts internet speed
• Provides security and privacy
• Removes bloatware
• Boosts PC speed

 

Price

System Mechanic Pro, normally available for $69.95, is currently available for a discounted price of $55.96. The vendor offers a trial version too. It works with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10. The price includes a 1-year license for updates to the antivirus and antimalware database.

You have to purchase a new license after 1 year to keep these features up to date.

As this utility offers so many features, let's delve more into the difference between System Mechanic and Phoenix 360 by taking a look at the latter.

 

Phoenix 360 Compared to System Mechanic Pro

When you purchase Phoenix 360 (now known as System Mechanic Ultimate Defense due to its integration into the System Mechanic family), you get all the functionalities of System Mechanic Pro and much more.

Let us dive under the hood of this offering from Iolo to find out what makes it better.

Phoenix 360 features some awesome online security tools such as malware killer, malicious software cleaner, password manager ByePass, and privacy guardian.

 

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Phoenix 360 contains the following programs and more:

 

Privacy Guardian

Privacy Guardian employs an “anti-fingerprinting” module to protect your personal information when you are online. In effect, it prevents trackers that follow you from one website to the other to build a profile that can be used to target you with unnecessary and personalized ads.

 

 

In addition, it provides you with information about sites that are tracking you along with the number of times it has prevented your browser from being profiled.

This feature, in tandem with ByePass, one of the most secure password generator & manager, keeps all of your logins in an encrypted vault that can only be accessed through a master password.

It also boasts of dual authentication, securing your online payments further.

 

Malware Killer

Malware Killer prevents malicious software from attacking your PC and removes existing infections. Be prepared for a surprise when you find the number of infections present in your system once you install and run this tool.

 

 

This tool also uses heuristic analysis to block suspiciously acting programs. As this module is cloud-based, it hardly slows down your computer's performance.

 

ByePass

ByePass is simple to use. You only have to make an account using your email ID along with a master password. Make sure that you write down this password somewhere else in order not to lose or forget it.

 

 

You have the option to manually add account details or let the module do the job automatically each time you log on to a new site.

Apart from generating secure passwords, this module can store notes as well as your credit card information.

This module permits you to view the accounts you are currently logged into, and log out from all of them with a single click of the mouse button, even if you have logged into these accounts from a different device.

This is more powerful than cleaning the cookies of your browser, as cleaning cookies only removes information from the device you are using.

I am sure that by now you must have decided whether to purchase Phoenix 360 or System Mechanic Pro. However, there are some more features in the former as you will find in this review as I continue to compare Phoenix 360 and System Mechanic Pro.

 

Shredder

Phoenix also contains a powerful and military-grade digital shredder, which deletes the contents of the hard disk drive of your computer beyond retrieval when you need to erase or delete something, permanently, from your PC.

This is quite handy when you want to sell your old computer to someone else and want to ensure that the other person does not have access to your sensitive data.

 

Did You Delete Any File By Mistake? Easily Recover it

You can depend on this program in case you have accidentally deleted a file. Its file recovery module allows you to recover a deleted file quickly and efficiently.

 

 

The pros of this program include:

• Deleting sensitive data permanently
• Recover deleted files
• Remove existing malware and prevent new ones from entering
• PC speed optimization

 

Price

Phoenix 360 is slightly costlier than System Mechanic Pro. It normally costs $79.95 but you can buy it for a limited period for only $63.96. As with the other tool reviewed, you have to update the license each year to ensure that you have protection with the latest antivirus and antimalware database.

 

Downloading Either of the Programs

To get System Mechanic Pro or Phoenix 360 visit the site of the vendor. Click on the “get it now” button. Your browser will be redirected to their purchase page.

 

Which is Best?

So, “Is Phoenix 360 better than System Mechanic Pro?”, you may ask.

While both programs are equally good, the additional modules of 360 make it a clear winner, considering the fact that the difference in price between System Mechanic Pro and Phoenix 360 is only $8.

Why take a risk with your sensitive private data while browsing online and why allow viruses and malware to cause havoc to your programs when you can use one of the two programs reviewed above to safeguard it?

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Are you amongst those who purchase different programs for detecting and eliminating malware, securing your online accounts, protecting your identity, as well as fine-tuning your PC to boost its performance?

You can save a lot of money and get all of the above features in a single software. If you do not believe it, go through this Iolo Phoenix 360 review 2020.

This program consists of several modules such as malware killer, ByePass password manager, system mechanic, and privacy guardian.

 

Why is it Important to be Protected?

You might not be aware, but cyber-criminals are constantly on the lookout to find exploits in your computer while you are surfing the internet, and use them to inject malicious code, which allows them to access your private data such as your online banking credentials and the details of your credit card.

 

The Privacy Guardian Module

This is where the Privacy Guardian module of this program plays a protective role. It employs an “anti-fingerprinting” method that blocks trackers that typically follow your browser from one website to the other to generate a profile, which can be used to target you with contents such as personalized ads.

 

 

This software also informs you of the number of times it has prevented others from tracking your profile as well as the sites that are tracking you.

 

The ByePass Module – Password Manager

I was pleasantly surprised by the secure password generator plus manager while testing the program for this Phoenix 360 software reviews.

 

 

If you register with and log on to numerous sites every day, you will understand the headache of noting down the username and password for each site in a notebook. Remember, you should never store these details on your computer, as online criminals might be able to access them if they can compromise your computer.

The ByePass module maintains all of your login credentials within an encrypted vault, which is secured with a master password. This ensures that you only need to remember one password to gain access to all of your passwords.

No doubt, you can always purchase a dedicated program for this task, but why spend more when it is available as a part of the Iolo Phoenix 360? This is just a hint of what you will get with this program as you will find out later in this Phoenix 360 reviews.

 

What is Phoenix 360 from Iolo?

Phoenix 360 from Iolo is an all-in-one suite that has all you need to secure and optimize your PC while surfing the internet. It includes the Privacy Guardian, ByePass, System Shield, Malware Killer, Search and Recover, DriveScrubber and System Mechanic Pro.

 

 

While going through this Phoenix 360 Iolo reviews, you will find that it is a total solution that protects your computer while you are browsing the net, as well as boosts the overall performance of your computer.

No doubt, you may be aware of the different types of malware that cause havoc to your computer. The Trojan is a kind of malicious software that appears legitimate but can gain control of your PC. It is designed to steal data from your computer, disrupt its performance or, in general, cause other harmful actions on your network or data.

 

The Malware Killer Module

The “malware killer” module of Phoenix 360, apart from blocking your computer from malicious software, finds and removes existing ones too. This module employs a huge cloud-based database for detecting threats and uses a heuristic approach to block suspiciously behaving programs.

 

 

It is simply perfect for identifying threats in case you are unable to connect to the cloud as well as remove the latest malware.

 

What Does Iolo Phoenix 360 Do?

Apart from what has been mentioned above, this software secures your browser as well with its ‘ByePass' and ‘Privacy Guardian' modules. While the former works with Firefox and Chrome, the latter protects Edge, Opera, Windows Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox.

ByePass is a secure password manager that stores all of your passwords inside an encrypted file, which you can access via a master password. It can also store details of your credit card securely. The best part is that it employs dual-layer encryption, making it impossible for even the seasoned hacker to gain access to your private data.

 

Browse and Search the Internet Privately

Would it not be great if you had a private search tool? The developers of Iolo Phoenix 360 have included this module too, and you can use it as the primary search engine of your browser.

 

How Does Iolo Phoenix 360 Work?

Once downloaded, registered and installed, this program runs silently in the background, protecting your computer from all types of malicious code. It also keeps a constant check on the performance of your computer and performs actions to improve its performance as and when required.

Iolo used to sell the system mechanic as a single software, but they have now included it with Iolo Phoenix 360.

 

Simple to Use

I have reviewed many other security programs before; however, this one takes the cake for its sheer power and the simplicity of use. The main dashboard is so user-friendly that you can master it in a couple of hours.

 

 

The Modules Found in the Phoenix 360 are Individual Programs Too

Alert! Although all of the components of this program are accessible from the main dashboard, all of them are individual programs, meaning that you have to install them separately. Ensure that you have your registration key handy, as you will need it each time you install a different module.

I wish that the vendor changed this and allowed users to register all of the modules in one go.

 

How Good is Iolo Phoenix 360?

Considering its features and its price, this program is miles ahead of its competitors. Apart from boasting of one of the industry's best PC optimization tools, it boasts of an advanced file recovery module too.

 

The File Recovery Module

There are countless occasions when users try to permanently delete a file by holding down the shift key and clicking on the delete button only to realize later on that they have deleted the wrong file.

 

 

Deleting a folder using the above procedure does not put it in the trash bin, making it virtually impossible for typical PC users to recover them unless they purchase and install a file recovery program. The good news is that Iolo Phoenix 360 also contains an advanced file recovery module, which one can use to recover accidentally deleted files.

Hint: The deletion process does not delete the file, but removes its entry from the “table of contents.” The offering from Iolo makes use of this to restore the TOC, allowing you to recover the deleted folder.

 

What is the Difference Between System Mechanic Pro and Phoenix 360?

Phoenix 360 is not an upgraded version of System Mechanic Pro. It is a completely brand new suite containing different modules that offer comprehensive optimization, privacy, and security in a single bundle. It has seven integrated software products, which includes all of the features of System Mechanic.

 

 

You will find the features of System Mechanic Pro in the speed and stability module of Phoenix 360. In simple terms, this program, apart from keeping your computer safe from online threats, also fine-tunes your computer so that it runs like new.

I could not believe the boost in the performance of my PC after installing all the modules of Iolo Phoenix 360 and running its speed and stability module. I was also surprised by the fact that it detected several malware, which my previous security program missed.

Most users do not know the difference between these two offerings from the stable of Iolo and end up purchasing both of them.

 

Is Iolo Phoenix 360 Worth it?

Although I have used this program extensively and am extremely impressed with it, chances are that you might harbor doubts about its performance.

The vendor has got you covered. They offer a 30 days money-back guarantee. If you do not like its performance, which I strongly doubt, you can uninstall it from your computer within 30 days of purchasing it, and request a full refund… no questions asked.

 

‘Should I Get Iolo Phoenix 360?'

I have noticed many individuals asking the above question. My simple answer is that they should, especially as they have the option to request a refund. By the way none of the individuals to whom I recommended this software have asked for a refund.

They were awed by the ability of the software to trap and delete potential threats before they could cause mayhem and boosted the performance of their computers too. Some of them went as far as to say that they felt as if they were using a brand new computer after Iolo Phoenix 360 completed its task.

Did I forget to mention that most websites drop a cookie on your computer, each time you visit them? Cleaning all traces of these cookies is a tough and time-consuming task. However, this offering from Iolo removes all cookies stored on your computer with a single click of the mouse button.

 

Nobody Can Find Details of Your Browsing Habits

You might be aware of how Google gathers information on the sites you visit through the cookies they deposit on your computer, and then bombard you with ads of those sites even when you are visiting a different site.

Google has recently rolled out a new mechanism. It bombards you with advertisements of the sites you had visited just after you launch the browser, placing the ads at the bottom right-hand corner.

No doubt, you can remove those ads by clicking on the `x' button on the ad. However, this means that your online privacy is being compromised.

You no longer have to suffer from these headaches, as Iolo Phoenix 360, removes all traces of your browsing history. You can also use it to completely remove all traces of your browsing history without having to navigate through several sections of the browser.

 

 

The Privacy Guardian module of this software provides users with complete online privacy, thanks to its secure browsing mode. Remember, virtual private networks and cookie-based tracking blockers are helpless against the latest generation of sophisticated types of online tracking.

 

How Much is Iolo Phoenix 360?

 

Price

Typically, the price of this software is $79.95. However, for a limited period, the vendors are offering a discount of $15.99. This means that you can purchase this awesome software for a pocket-friendly price of only $63.96.

I am not sure if the vendors will offer this discounted price for long. Therefore, I suggest that you purchase it immediately and avail of the special discount. I can guarantee that this is the best investment you can make for keeping your PC safe, and ensure that it is fine-tuned at all times.

Considering its awesome features, you might be wondering about the Iolo Phoenix 360 cost, and thinking that this program might not be suitable for your budget. Be prepared for a pleasant surprise when you visit the website of the vendor to check out the pricing.

 

Phoenix 360 vs System Mechanic Pro

People often ask me the difference between Phoenix 360 vs System Mechanic Pro. I have a simple answer for them. The company offering Phoenix 360, had successfully marketed System Mechanic Pro for many years, and it is still considered amongst the best PC tune-up tools.

 

 

System Mechanic Pro – Included in Phoenix 360

However, there is no reason for you to purchase System Mechanic Pro separately, as you get it as a part of the bundle when you buy Iolo Phoenix 360. Imagine the advantage of purchasing online privacy and anti-malware software and get the best system maintenance software for free.

It is better to purchase this amazing system protection and performance booster software from the Iolo Phoenix 360 official site.

Visit their site and check the in-depth details of all of its modules. When satisfied, click on the green icon with the “get it now” text. Your browser will be redirected to another page where you have to fill up a form with your details, including your email address. Once you have filled up the form, complete the payment process.

The vendors offer you options to pay via credit card or through PayPal. Once you have completed the payment process, check your inbox for a mail containing the serial number required to register the software along with the Iolo Phoenix 360 download link.

Download the software, register its different modules and scan your PC with it. Be prepared for a shock when you view the number of malware it detects and eradicates. You will love the boost in the performance of your PC too.

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Have you ever wondered why your PC, which booted within a couple of seconds and launched your favorite program and games has slowed down considerably over the months? It might be due to fragmentation of your drives and outdated entries in the Windows registry.

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First, let us understand what fragmentation is all about.

When you install a program in a newly configured computer, it writes the information in a systematic way on its hard disk drive. When you delete files or uninstall a program, it leaves an empty space on the computer's hard disk drive HDD.

The next time you install another program or store files, they get stored in the first empty space (sector) available in the HDD. If the size of the file is bigger than that space, it writes the remaining portion of the file in another sector.

When you try to access that file in the future, the read/write head of the hard disk drive has to move to different sectors of the HDD to gather bits and pieces of the file before rendering it. This takes time, and slows down your computer significantly, especially if it is highly fragmented.

Although the Windows operating system contains a defragment utility that ought to put the files in a sequential manner on the HDD, it rarely does the task efficiently, slowing down your computer significantly. This is where you need the help of third-party professional defragmentation programs like AVG TuneUp.

 

What About the Registry?

Windows stores all information about programs installed on it in the registry. You can consider it as a type of index that has information about the programs and files on the HDD of your computer. Each time you install a new program on your computer or add a file, information about the same is written on the registry.

When you uninstall a program using its uninstaller utility, it should remove all traces of the program from the registry. However, the harsh reality is that only a small percentage of the uninstaller utility of programs does this task efficiently. Most of them fail to remove all traces of the program from the registry.

As a consequence, the registry too becomes bloated with unnecessary information, which causes it to slow down, and slow down the speed of the computer in the process.

 

 

Using a dedicated cleanup program such as AVG PC TuneUp allows you not just to remove unnecessary traces of data from the registry but defragment it to boost the speed of your computer in the process.

The AVG PC Tune Up also clears data from the recycle bin of your computer and clears the .tmp files, generated during the installation of programs and games. There are many other factors that slow down the speed of your computer.

 

Fix Browser Speed

Each time you visit a website, it stores details of graphics and other information of that site in your browser's cache. This helps those sites to load faster the next time you visit it, as your computer does not have to download the images and other information from that site.

You might have noticed that the first time you visit Gmail's site to access your email, you were requested to sign up into that site. Once you have inputted your username and password, the browser requests whether you would like to save the login information. If you select “yes” you will not have to input those details the next time you visit Gmail. It is the same when you visit other sites.

These images and other files are saved in the “cache” of your browser. Over time, the browser's cache becomes so inflated that it takes a long time for the browser to launch and even open websites.

You can clear the cache of your browser and restore its speed with the help of a dedicated utility like AVG PC Tune Up 2020, which is the latest version of this awesome PC utility bundle.

 

 

This is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as you can depend on AVG TuneUp 2020 to do a lot more. In simple language, AVG PC TuneUp 2020 is the Swiss Army Knife of utilities required to boost the overall speed and performance of your computer.

 

What is AVG PC TuneUp?

It is a simple and nifty software that boosts the speed of your computer manifold and makes it perform as it used to when you purchased it.

The aim of this AVG PC TuneUp review is to educate you on how to keep the condition of the hard disk drive of your computer healthy, how to keep it free of garbage, and how to arrange the files in it in a sequential manner so that you do not face any sluggishness when using your computer.

 

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I have tried other system utilities in the past but was surprised by one awesome module while testing AVG PC TuneUp Pro 2020. While testing the program for this AVG PC Tune Up review, I discovered that it also allows you to put unnecessary programs into hibernation mode, freeing up PC resources.

When you boot your computer, several programs get loaded and keep on running. Some of them, such as your antivirus, is important. However, many others are not required, yet start during Windows launch, slowing down your PC in the process, as they use up your computer's CPU and RAM.

You can use AVG TuneUp Pro to select programs that you do not want to launch at startup, preventing them from launching during the bootup process, improving the performance of your computer. You can turn on any of those programs with the click of a mouse button when you require them.

 

Uninstalling Hidden Programs Effortlessly

This AVG TuneUp review would not be complete if I did not mention how you can use it to uninstall hidden programs effortlessly.

Many computer users, especially those who are using a PC for the first time, believe that they can remove an unrequired program by simply deleting its folder. On other occasions, they just delete the shortcut to the program from the desktop, thinking that this will delete the program associated with the shortcut too.

I want to explain in this AVG PC TuneUp 2020 review, that such actions do not remove the program, and they remain hidden in the hard disk drive of your computer, slowing down its performance considerably.

The AVG PC TuneUp 2020 latest version, allows you to find and remove all unwanted programs from your computer's HDD. Once you run this program, it will detect all programs installed on your computer.

Be prepared for a surprise when you find AVG System TuneUp detect programs that you thought that you had deleted after you install and use it to scan the hard disk drive of your PC for the first time. Simply select the programs you want to remove and click on the delete button to remove all traces of these programs.

 

 

The AVG PC TuneUp Utilities 2020 removes traces of these programs from the registry as well. Computer experts can perform this task manually by deleting unnecessary programs from different areas of the HDD, as well as searching the registry for entries related to that program, but even the average expert cannot conduct such a task.

The AVG TuneUp software, allows average and even advanced computer users to clean up their PC of all clutter. The AVG Tune Up your PC is unarguably the best and most user-friendly programs available and is, perhaps, the only program in its category, which can free up the space of the hard disk drive of 200+ applications.

 

Is AVG PC TuneUp Free?

One of the biggest advantages of this program is that it works with most versions of Windows. Although you will find a single installer on the vendor's website, the installer detects the version of Windows you have installed on your PC, including its architecture, and completes the installation process accordingly.

Therefore, do not waste time searching their website for AVG TuneUp Windows 10 installer, for instance. Simply download the AVG PC TuneUp latest version and install it. It will work for Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows XP (XP3). It works with both 32 bit and 64-bit versions of Windows too.

 

 

When you navigate to the AVG PC Tune Up download page, you will find options to download AVG PC Tune Up paid and free version. Those who have any doubts about this utility program can click on the “free” AVG TuneUp 2020 download icon. Their browser will automatically be redirected to a page that automatically downloads the installer to your hard drive.

In case the download does not initiate, they should click on the “click here” link to begin the free AVG TuneUp download process.

Remember, when you opt for the “free” AVG PC TuneUp download, you will get a stripped version of the program that does not have the potentiality of the paid version. I personally recommend readers of my AVG TuneUp 2020 review to download the paid version, as it provides total cleaning of their computer's HDD and boosts the speed of their computer significantly.

 

Does AVG PC TuneUp Full Version Support Different Languages?

Do not worry if you are from a country where the native language is not English, as AVG PC TuneUp unlimited (the name for the full or professional version of AVG TuneUp) supports diverse languages such as Turkish, Swedish, Spanish, Slovenian, Russian, Portuguese (both for Portugal and Brazil), Polish, Norwegian, Malay, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Indonesian, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Czech, and Chinese (both simplified and traditional).

You will find an option to select the language during the installation process.

 

 

 

After installation, all the menus and the prompts will appear in the language you chose during the installation process. This is another rare feature that is not available in most other PC cleanup and tuning utilities.

 

Does the Program Have A Steep Learning Curve?

AVG TuneUp Unlimited 2020 is the simplest program of its type. To use a common cliché, “it is so simple to use that even your grandmother can use it.” Once you have installed the program and have launched it, you will find a user-friendly screen that displays its different functions.

I suggest that you first use the “Scan PC” function to scan the HDD of your computer and get a report of the problems.

 

 

You can then proceed to complete all the cleaning process in one go, or select separate cleaning options such as cleaning of the registry or defragmentation of your computer's hard disk drive.

In all cases, you will find that the program is extremely user-friendly. In fact, most users were able to master this utility after using it two to three times. If you still face any problems, you can always seek support from the vendor's support staff, available round the clock for your assistance.

Those who wonder if AVG TuneUp is any good, will find out the answer when they notice an amazing boost in their computer's performance after running this utility.

 

AVG TuneUp Utilities 2020 download

When you visit the website of AVG Tuneup, you will find two download options: “free” and “paid.” I strongly suggest that you download AVG TuneUp 2020 paid version as AVG PC TuneUp price is a paltry $49.99 per year for a single PC. You may check here for available discounts.

 

Pricing

The AVG Tune Up price is negligible, considering the time this utility saves you by boosting the speed and performance of your computer. Once you click on the “Buy Now” icon, you will be requested to fill up a short online form with your personal information such as your name and email ID.

Once you complete this process, you will have to pay the price online through credit card and some options. Your browser will then be redirected to the AVG PC TuneUp 2020 download page. Download the installer and install AVG PC TuneUp on your computer.

Check your email, as you will find an email from AVG, which contains a serial number, required for completing the registration process of AVG TuneUp. Run the program, and allow it to scan the HDD of your PC. The number of errors that it finds will surprise you.

 

 

Complete the cleanup process. You will be amazed by the massive increase in the speed and performance of your PC once the software has completed the cleanup process.

In view of the awesome performance of the AVG computer Tune-Up program, it is not a surprise to find that most software magazines give 5-star to AVG PC TuneUp rating in their reviews.

You can be sure that the boost in speed of your PC by AVG TuneUp Ultimate will fascinate you so much that you will recommend Tune Up by AVG to your friends and colleagues too. Remember, always use the official vendor's site for the AVG Tune Up 2020 download process.

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With the arrival of the net, more and more people are exploring online platforms for shopping, socializing and doing business. Instead of documenting information in a paper book, people now prefer to store their details on their mobile devices.

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While the use of computers and the Internet have eased life to a great extent, it has opened doors to intruders to rob you of vital information from your computer or mobile device. As such, it becomes important to safeguard your information and data on your mobile device with the help of a top class anti-virus software program such as AMC security. The following review will let you know why this software is a must for any mobile phone user.

 

AMC Security Pro Review

The anti-virus market is flooded with a host of brands; each claim to offer the best software for curbing malware and adware. Also, most of the programs are available for free. So, why should you buy the AMC security?

Riddance From All Types Of Threats

Most of the anti-virus programs in the market deal with one particular kind of threat. For instance, a particular software application may curb malware, but it may not help you with adware. Likewise, certain applications work best for adware and malware, but they fail to eliminate Trojans and other advanced threats.

The AMC security pro for PC and mobile, on the other hand, offers comprehensive protection against all sorts of threats. Whether you need help with malware, adware or Trojans, the software will scan your mobile phone or device and eliminate all types of threats in no time. Additionally, you can be sure that you have downloaded a safe anti-virus on your mobile device. By reading reviews about the AMC security, you will find out how people are satisfied after buying the software.

 

Support

The major problem with most of the anti-virus applications is lack of professional support in times of need. However, the situation is different with the AMC security Pro version. You will enjoy quick support and help whenever you need. The support staff is always prepared to lend a helping hand in resolving your grievances and issues regarding installation, malfunctioning, and troubleshooting of the software (if ever needed).

 

Pricing

Perhaps, the biggest plus of investing in AMC security is reasonable pricing. If you compare the cost of buying this innovative software with other brands, you will find that the AMC application is available at a fraction of the price of other anti-virus programs. Even an average working class individual can afford the price of this top quality anti-virus program.

 

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Thus, it becomes crystal clear that buying the AMC security is beneficial to any computer user. Whether you use the system for domestic chores or business purposes, you ought to protect your system with a top class anti-virus such as the AMC. Riddance from malware, adware and other online threats, safety, quick support, and affordable price are some of the highlighting benefits of the AMC application. Due to these reasons, most of the people are now investing in this innovative software to harness the varied benefits.

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Are you worried about the performance of your personal computer? It used to run at blazing speed just a couple of months ago when you purchased it. However, nowadays it takes ages to boot up. You have to wait for a long time for programs to launch. You are sure that this problem is not due to viruses or malware as you have installed the best available antivirus and antimalware programs available.

However, have you ever thought about checking the condition of your hard disk drive? When you had first purchased the computer, its HDD contained only the operating system along with the antivirus. However, within a couple of weeks, you started downloading free games and demo versions of other programs and installed them on your computer. You also used to download movies too. You would uninstall unnecessary programs and delete viewed movies. However, did you ever take any action to clean the sectors of the HDD?

 

How A HDD Becomes Corrupted

Each time you write something on the hard disk drive (it includes installing a program or storing a movie or any other file), the operating system of your PC writes them in sequential clusters of the HDD. It also adds an entry to the table of contents of the HDD that allows it to find the particular file or folder the next time you want to access it. Problems start occurring when you delete the files or uninstall them. In such a scenario, the sectors (locations of the HDD) become empty. The next time you write something on the HDD, it places bits of that file on the first available empty space and places the remaining parts on other sections. This increases the `seek' time of the reading head of the HDD as it has to visit several different sectors to retrieve a file. This ends up in slowing down of the overall performance of the computer.

 

Defragmentation

You can improve the performance of your PC by defragging its HDD on a regular basis. However, this program, included with the operating system, takes a long time to complete the action and is not 100% fail proof. It also does not clean the registry. This means that the registry gets bloated due to unnecessary entries of non-existent programs or files. You can easily boost the performance of your computer with Advanced System Care by iOBIT. By the way, this same company also offers an awesome program for your Android-based smartphone… the AMC Security. This application protects your smartphone against malware. It also offers complete protection while you are conducting an online payment, as it can recognize fake WiFi hotspots and prevent you from making transactions over such connections.

 

Protects Your PC Too

The AMC security pro for pc provides total security to your PC and does so in real time. It also monitors the CPU, RAM, and HDD conditions and fine tunes them to boost the speed of your PC. Download AMC security pro for PC from the website of Advanced SystemCare today. If you still have any doubts, read the AMC Security pro review written by security professionals.