Tools Individual Tools

Individual Tools – Get the right tool for the job

To access:

Under Tools on the navigation bar, click Individual Tools.

What it does:

The Individual Tools pane provides simple, categorized access to all the System Mechanic repair, optimization, and monitoring tools.

Why use it:

You can run the exact tools that suit your needs.

Step-by-step wizards give you total control over what actions are run, with the settings that you specify.
System configuration tools allow you to monitor and fine-tune settings so that your PC is tailored to your specifications.
Diagnostic tools provide detailed system reporting and allow for advanced troubleshooting.

Instructions:

From the left side of the pane, click on the function category that suits your needs. All the tools associated with that function will display on the right side of the pane.
Click Start next to the desired tool to open and run it.

The pane has the following function categories and tools; click any link below for detailed instruction.

Function Category	Benefit	Tools
Increase Performance	Resolve performance-draining issues and maximize the speed and performance of your PC.	Defragment Hard Drive Optimize Windows Startup Optimize Internet Settings Defragment Memory Compact Registry Configure Boot-Time Defragmentation Configure Right-Click Defragmentation
Enhance Protection	Increase the level of protection and strengthen the defense of your computer.	Fix Security Vulnerabilities Backup or Restore Registry Configure Automatic System Defense Professional users only: Configure Virus Protection Configure Internet Firewall
Free Up Drive Space	Clean out PC clutter, which frees up drive space and other system resources.	Remove Junk Files Remove Internet Debris
Repair Problems	Fix PC problems and reduce computer crashes and failures.	Remove Spyware Repair Registry Problems Repair Broken Shortcuts Repair Hard Drive Problems Repair an Unbootable PC Troubleshoot System Problems
Ensure Personal Privacy	Permanently erase the tracks of Internet activity and deleted data.	Clear Internet Browsing Tracks Securely Delete Files Configure Desktop File Incinerator Professional users only: Permanently Remove Deleted File Traces Permanently Wipe All Data from a Drive
Manage System Configuration	Manage and configure various internal settings for your computer.	Configure Windows Startup Manage Running Programs Customize Advanced Windows Settings Customize Advanced Internet Settings Find Duplicate Files Remove Installed Programs
Perform Diagnostics	Run a variety of system reports, for performance-tracking or troubleshooting.	View System Information Report Measure Internet Download Speed Track System Changes
The below function category is specific to System Mechanic Professional users:
Recover Deleted Data	Reclaim lost or deleted files, pictures, email messages, and more.	Recover all Data on a Drive or Disk Recover Deleted Files Recover Deleted Pictures and Movies Recover Deleted Songs and Sounds Recover Deleted E-mail