Here is the system I use now, and you can do it yourself, free, to keep things running smoothly.
I perform these steps every month on all of my machines. These steps solve the majority of computer problems that are not hardware related. You Do not have to perform all steps in one session, just do them in order, as you get time. Al-Mufaddal Computers show you how to do it yourself! It’s our way of helping you with your computer problems.

Having worked with computers since 1995, I have tried hundreds of systems, and utilities, to get machines in "Like New" operating condition. Some were great, others crashed my machines. Many troubleshooting computer problems can be cured with these steps. You may not need any other computer help if you run through these steps.

System Mechanic Professional 6

Customize, Tweak, Secure, Optimize And Make Your Computers – On Overdrive!

A MUST-HAVE For EVERY Windows User!!

• Boost Internet And Download Speeds Up To 300%
• Find And Fix Security Holes - Automatically!
• Start-up Windows faster
• High-speed Disk Defrag And Optimization
• Recover, Defragment, & Optimize System Memory
• Tweak Hundreds Of Hidden Windows Settings
• Recover Deleted Files
• Start PCs That Won't Start Anymore
• Fix Hard Drive Problems
• Anti-Spyware, Anti-Virus & Firewall Protection

WOW! I just finished testing System Mechanic 6 and let me tell you - I've NEVER come across a utility as good as this - nothing is even CLOSE!

This software just blew me away! I seriously doubt there's anything this can't optimize, improve, customize, or speed up! I've seen some pretty good software in the past, but this just blows it all away! If I could only pick ONE utility program for my computer, this would be it, hands down.

System Mechanic 6 Professional is the only system optimization and security software you'll ever need: six award-winning products contained in one complete solution.

New and Improved Features

·  Improved! Spyware Protection
Advanced protection from spyware, malware, adware, and other PC parasites.

·  New! Disaster Recovery
Rescue PCs that won't start and revive damaged hard drives.

·  New! Startup Optimizer
Accelerate boot speeds by optimizing the programs that start with Windows.

·  Faster Disk Defrag
Defragment drives up to ten times faster than the Windows built-in defragmenter.

·  New! Fix Hard Drive Problems
Drive Medic fixes disk problems before they can cause data loss or system failure.

·  New! Comprehensive System Inspector Tool
Get ultra-detailed diagnostic reports of all hardware and software in your PC.

·  Enhanced Registry Optimization
Find and fix even more problems that can arise from the Registry and cripple your system.

·  New! Advanced Process Manager
Look under the hood and see what's running. Optionally block dangerous items from starting again.

·  Improved Startup Manager
Review the more than 30 places where programs can hide themselves to start automatically. Eliminate
dangerous programs and block them from starting again.

Includes

	Professional-Strength Antivirus Protects against viruses, trojans, worms, and other PC enemies. Completely integrated e-mail protection and hourly virus updates provide maximum security.
	Ultra-Secure Internet Firewall Stops hackers from destroying, stealing, or corrupting your information. Latest generation technology turns your computer into a fortress against Internet threats.
	System Mechanic 6 Finds and fixes PC problems fast, keeps your system running at peak performance and reliability, and properly maintains Windows to prevent problems altogether.
	Search and Recover 3 Recovers lost or deleted files, documents, images, music, e-mail, and more from hard drives, floppy drives, zip drives, digital cameras, MP3 players, USB drives, and more.
	System Shield 2 Ensures personal privacy and protects against identity theft by wiping away dangerous leftover data that remains on your system after files have been removed.
	DriveScrubber 2 Securely wipes all data from any hard or floppy drive using military-strength techniques. Donate, sell, or dispose of hard or floppy drives with confidence.

Features

	Solve Problems and Recover from Disaster Using PC Repair Wizard Use the new PC Repair Wizard to automatically diagnose and fix hundreds of problems with hard drives, system components, installed software, hardware, and more.
	Instantly Lock Down Your System with PC Security Optimizer Automatically find and repair Windows security flaws that leave you open to attack from computer enemies such as spyware, adware, viruses, hackers, and identity thieves.
	Keep Your System Spotless with PC Cleanup Wizard Let's face it - computers become increasingly cluttered, disorganized, and sluggish if not cleaned regularly. Automatically remove all forms of PC and Internet junk using the new PC Cleanup Wizard, keeping Windows fresh, fast, and sparkling dean.
	Increase PC and Internet Performance by up to 300% Using the new PC Acceleration Wizard, you can automatically optimize system settings and eliminate velocity bottlenecks for maximum gains in overall performance.
	One-Click Does It All with PCTotalCare The only tool you'll need to keep your PC running fast, smooth, and error-free. New PC TotalCare combines the System Mechanic power into a single one-button interface for the perfect blend of absolute power and effortless simplicity.
	Advanced Defense against Spyware, Adware and Malware The System Mechanic Professional SpyThon tool effectively eliminates spyware Infection and uses proprietary methods to stop parasites before they start.
	Prevent Identity Theft with System Shield System Shield protects your PC from unwanted attempts at uncovering private or confidential data. Shield yourself against identity theft or personal misrepresentation.
	Securely Wipe All Data from Any Hard Drive Formatting your hard drive does not remove or erase your data. Many programs can recover data from a formatted drive. With DriveScrubber, you can securely overwrite and remove all data to ensure 100% security.
	Instantly Recover Deleted Files, Photos, E-mail, and More! Get back deleted pictures, videos, MP3s, e-mail, documents, spreadsheets, system files, and any other file or folder on your hard drive, CD/DVD media, MP3 player, digital camera, memory card, or other portable device using the new powerful Search and Recover StrongScan technology.

Compare against other products:

Features	System Mechanic 6 Professional	Norton SystemWorks 2005 Premier	VCOM System Suite 6
Comprehensive one-button PC TotalCare wizard
Antivirus with e-mail protection
Spyware, adware, and malware protection
Internet firewall
Detect and repair critical system security vulnerabilities
Repair hard drives and rescue unbootable systems
Block dangerous programs and protect Internet settings with System Guard technology
Remove Internet clutter and dangerous browser plug-ins
Block popup's and filter Web page ads
Universal software uninstaller and relocator
High-speed disk defragmentation with single-file and boot-time modes		Limited	Limited
Fix, clean, compact, defragment, backup, and restore the System Registry
Recover deleted data from hard drives, CD/DVD, cameras,and more
Recover lost data from formatted drives and lost partitions
Secure file deletion using Incinerator technology
Automatic scheduled PC maintenance
Startup Manager with integrated Startup Guard and program information database
Customize hundreds of Windows features and settings
Optimize and defragment system memory
Securely wipe all or only deleted file data from any drive
System information, diagnostics, and error tracking tools

Awards and Reviews

"You can't live without it."
-Computeractive

"Time and again, it beats SystemWorks to the tape."
-ITNews

"Undeniably powerful."
-PC Advisor

"Packs a lot of capabilities in a small package."
-The Washington Post

"Every major concern is resolved with the clicks of a button."
-Positive Image News

"Helps you keep things running smoothly."
-Philadelphia Inquirer

Awards:
-PC World Editors Pick
-C/Net Editor's Choice
-HOC Editor's Award Gold Top 100

System Requirements
Windows 98/2000/2003 Server/ME/XP