
System Mechanic Free can also interact poorly with programs like AVG, which can be quite frustrating. This function is less than obvious in the interface and doesn't allow restoring of individual items. Some of the more advanced tools can be difficult to handle such as the option to restore your system to a previous state.

That's not to say there aren't a few downsides. System Mechanics Free also incorporates extra features that would normally be handled by other programs such as spyware removal, disk defragmentation and control of programs that run automatically on startup.

The ActiveCare automatic feature is handy for giving a basic level of optimisation for novice users, and the experienced can get in behind the hood and customise it to their preferences.

Good Functionality Outweighs Some Real Problems.Īs the pared down version of the pay-version System Mechanic Free is of course not going to offer quite the same level of options and functionality, however it performs all the basic tasks of privacy protection, registry cleanup, optimization and removal of hidden files.
