Worried About All Those Latest Windows Security Holes and Potential Hacker Attacks?

iolo technologies, LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of software products designed to enhance the performance and security of PCs running the Microsoft Windows operating systems, is helping computer users fight hackers, viruses, and other dangerous invaders with the release of their new System Mechanic 4 Professional software.

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) December 31, 2003 --The recent reported serious Microsoft software security hole has many PC users concerned about the safety of their information. Without proper protection, hackers can take complete control over computers running Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems, allowing them to install other programs, view private information, or change or delete data within affected machines.

iolo technologies, LLC, a leading developer and manufacturer of software products designed to enhance the performance and security of PCs running the Microsoft Windows operating systems, is helping computer users fight hackers, viruses, and other dangerous invaders with the release of their new System Mechanic 4 Professional software.

System Mechanic 4 Professional provides complete PC service AND security in one package. System Mechanic 4 Professional offers an unrivalled collection of tools and features by combining the Editors Choice and 5-Star award-winning Panda Antivirus Platinum 7.0 antivirus and firewall products with iolos award-winning System Mechanic 4, System Shield, Search and Recover, and DriveScrubber products and seamlessly integrating them into one easy-to-use solution.

System Mechanic 4 Professional features powerful virus and firewall protection from Panda Antivirus Platinum. Users get total protection from ever-present PC enemies like viruses, trojans, and worms. Totally integrated email protection, daily virus updates, completely automatic updates, low memory use, and advanced technology for Internet and e-mail protection round out the list of tools and features that now make System Mechanic 4 Professional the ideal antivirus solution for those who want maximum security and ease-of-use.

Panda Antivirus Platinum 7.0 detects and eliminates all types of viruses, Trojan horses, worms, malicious ActiveX® controls and Java applets. It automatically provides daily updates against new viruses, respecting the normal working functions of computers while its super fast engine exhaustively scans and disinfects entire systems. Platinum 7.0 will keeps information safe, and users don't even notice it's working to protect their machines.

With Panda Antivirus Platinum, System Mechanic 4 Professional is able to provide the latest generation firewall protection that stops hackers from destroying, stealing, or corrupting users information. Computers are now turned into fortresses against Internet threats, keeping data in and unwanted hackers, intruders, and other threats out.

System Mechanic 4, the flagship set of utilities included in the System Mechanic 4 Professional suite, is the best way to clean, fix, maintain, optimize, and protect PCs and keeps them running faster, cleaner, and error-free with its powerful, new arsenal of tools. Version 4 contains new and improved tools designed to find and fix PC problems fast, keep systems running at peak performance, and properly maintain Windows to prevent problems from arising altogether.

In addition to virus and firewall protection, System Mechanic 4 features a PC parasite-fighting tool called SpyHunter which seeks and destroys annoying and dangerous spyware, malware, adware, and other notorious malevolent applications, plug-ins and ActiveX controls that fly under the radar of antivirus solutions.

A unique feature available only in System Mechanic's SpyHunter is the ability to protect users from keyloggers, programs that track every keystroke on a computer and either store this information in a log file, share it with a third party, or send it back to a centralized server. Because they are either not detected by antivirus software, or easily accessible because they are usually running 'hidden', keyloggers present a huge security risk as passwords, credit card numbers, bank account information, and any other private or confidential information may be tracked and shared with others.

System Mechanic 4's Popup Stopper tool allows users to easily block annoying pop-up windows regardless of the browser they using and even embedded advertisements in Internet Explorer, so they can surf the web without being distracted by countless Internet advertisements.

System Mechanic 4's super-fast disk defragmentation tool allows users to defrag any number of hard drives, partitioned drives, or even user-selected files or folders. No longer is it necessary to defragment the entire drive - users can simply do this to the files and/or folders that have been created or modified. The high-speed disk defragmentation tool with proprietary Caterpillar Technology increases performance and eliminates slow-downs by eliminating file and disk fragmentation and optimizing drives for peak performance.

System Mechanic 4 also contains a new automatic memory defragmentation and recovery tool. The Memory Mechanic tool prevents crashes and increases system speed by recovering, defragmenting, and optimizing a PC's memory.

New registry defrag, compression, and backup functions in the Registry tool ensure system vitality by defragmenting, compressing, and backing up one of Windows' most crucial components: the system registry.

System Mechanic 4s NetBooster® tool turbocharges Internet connections for up to 300% for faster surfing and download speeds by tweaking hidden network settings in Windows to achieve peak velocity.

System Mechanic 4 also keeps sensitive user information secure by cleaning up the tracks left behind by sloppy programs. It eliminates Internet cookies, clutter and other debris, and enforces personal privacy while working, playing, and shopping online.

Search and Recover, iolo's award-winning data recovery product (included as part of System Mechanic 4 Professional), is designed to allow users to quickly and easily find and recover any deleted, destroyed, and damaged files, including email, from any kind of magnetic media. System Shield protects computers from unauthorized attempts at recovering data that was intended to remain private or confidential. DriveScrubber allows the safe and secure wiping away of data left on computer drives prior to donating, reselling, recycling, upgrading, as well as cleaning following a virus attack.

iolo Director of Business Development Francis Johnson explained, Since our start in 1998, iolo technologies has been experiencing tremendous success with our software, and were very excited about the addition of antivirus and firewall solutions for continuing to greatly improve the security and performance of Windows-based computers." Johnson added, With Panda Antivirus Platinum included in System Mechanic 4 Professional, were now able to provide a much greater set of tools in a one-stop package. Users receive many more unique features and functions when compared to other similar products now on the market.

Over the past several years, iolo's software have earned such heavyweight titles as Home Office Computings Best Utility of 2000 Award", multiple Editors Choice awards and high review ratings, and recognitions from PC World, ZDNet, CNet, the New York Times, CNN Computer Connection, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Globe and Mail, Computer Shopper, Philadelphia Inquirer, The (UK) Guardian, The (UK) Times/Sunday Times, and Winnipeg Free Press.

System Mechanic 4 Professional works with Windows versions 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP, and offers outstanding Windows XP compatibility, having been awarded the "Microsoft Designed and Optimized for Windows XP" logo. It requires 61MB of free drive space, and is priced at $69.95. Fully functional evaluation copies of System Mechanic 4 Professional are available upon request or can be downloaded from the iolo web site (www.iolo.com). Press kits containing System Mechanic may also be obtained by contacting Lee Appleyard at 1-626-793-3993, Ext 312 or via email at lee.appleyard@iolo.com.

BACKGROUND
iolo technologies, LLC:
Established in 1998, the privately held iolo technologies, LLC (www.iolo.com) develops, manufactures, and supports software products designed to enhance the performance and security of PCs running Microsoft Windows operating systems. Their software includes the award-winning System Mechanic, Search and Recover, System Shield, DriveScrubber, and Macro Magic software product lines. iolo technologies is located at 145 N. Sierra Madre Blvd., Suite 1, Pasadena, CA 91107, USA.

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For: iolo technologies, LLC, 145 North Sierra Madre Blvd, Suite 1
Pasadena, CA 91107 USA
Contact: Lee Appleyard, Director of Public Relations
Email: lee.appleyard@iolo.com, Office tel: 1-626-793-3993, Ext. 312