How-To: Install System Mechanic on Another Computer

System Mechanic offers a free Whole Home License® which entitles you to use the same service account for as many PCs in your household as you wish. Now System Mechanic has made it easier than ever to install the product on multiple computers. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to get the tool working on other systems.

Installation Process

First Computer (Already has System Mechanic Ultimate Defense)

  1. Open System Mechanic.
  2. In the red menu bar, click the Key icon and select Product Information. This will show you your Activation Key.
  3. Through email or chat, send this Activation Key to the additional device you will be installing System Mechanic on.

Second Computer

  1. Access the System Mechanic Ultimate Defense installation file by typing “smu.iolo.com” into your web browser.
  2. Choose a destination folder and click Save to save a copy of the installation file.
  3. Open up the saved installation file through your browser’s Download Manager. Alternatively, navigate to the destination folder and open the .exe file. If the user account control window appears, you’re going to want to click Yes.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to work through the installation wizard and complete the process.
  5. After clicking finish, System Mechanic Ultimate Defense may automatically begin your first analysis.
  6. After the system analysis finishes, click the large Activate Now button. If prompted, enter the email address that was used when this Whole Home License® of System Mechanic was purchased.
  7. When prompted, paste the Activation Key you emailed to this device and click Activate Now.
Just like that, you’ll be able to reinstall System Mechanic Ultimate Defense on as many systems in your home as you need to.
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What is iolo's Whole Home License?

The Whole Home License® is iolo’s licensing policy that allows you to install and keep your software running on all of your compatible devices within the same home. Previously, users were allowed to install and license their iolo software simultaneously on a maximum of three PCs. Under the Whole Home License, a single activation key allows you to use your iolo software on all of your PCs, other than any PCs you use for business purposes. What you need to know about Whole Home Licensing

  • You, your spouse, and your relatives living within the same household may use the same license on any number of PCs that you own which are not used for business.
  • For full legal terms and conditions, see https://www.iolo.com/company/legal/eula/

To install your iolo product on additional PCs:

  1. On the additional computer, download the latest version of your iolo product. Choose from the list of downloads offered here.
  2. Follow the steps in the installation wizard, and enter the same Activation Key that you used to install on your original computer.

You can view the Activation Key on the original computer from within System Mechanic > red menu bar > key icon > Activation Key.