System Mechanic Pro Problem

Have you tried Revo Uninstaller? It find and allows you to delete all the files and registry keys left behind with the built-in uninstaller, and goes much deeper than windows add or remove utility. You can get this free program here.

Yes, I tried Revo. It found a few more registry items than Iolo had me remove but the problem is still there.

Go ahead let the program assign the old version then use this to get rid of it.

Then you may do a fresh install the version and activate.

http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/spyware/KillBox.exe

Killbox is a secure delete programme which will remove all traces of a file but I think I would still have to tell it what files to remove.

I think that my problem is that the license information is in a file somewhere outside of the programme folder. I've already run programmes such as CCleaner, Tracks Eraser & HD Cleaner after running through Iolo's un-install sequence to remove all traces.

Killbox is a secure delete programme which will remove all traces of a file but I think I would still have to tell it what files to remove.

You would be correct.

I think I think what is troubling is file fragments left from the series of unsuccessful un-installs.

A component of Obit.com's Advanced system care 3 free version can remove file fragments and eliminate such interference.

I'll give that a try.

That's a good thought, I'll have a look in there.

Farmers Son, you are the king.

I checked in Application Data & found Iolo folders inside each of the users and administrators folders. I deleted these after I'd used Revo un-installer to remove the System Mechanic install. I then ran CCleaner, TracksEraser & HDcleaner to remove anything left in memory or in temp files.

After that the re-install went exactly as it should, prompting for the activation code near the start.

Thanks for everyones input.

ps. In Application Data I also found folders for programmes I deleted ages ago, this is the place to look if you have similar problems.

I was offered an upload (update) to my current version. Now all I get when I double click is and address violation or systemech.exe quit working. Why did I update it?

I have Vista

Roll back or delete the update...