sysmech.exe
iolo System Mechanic by iolo technologies (Signed)
Warning 4 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of sysmech.exe.
Overview
There are 5 versions of sysmech.exe in the wild, the latest version being 12.7.1.2. sysmech.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user's account privileges. The average file size is about 7.87 MB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to iolo technologies by VeriSign. Numerous variations of sysmech.exe have been installed with both iolo technologies' System Mechanic Professional and iolo technologies' System Mechanic. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 125.2 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 379.97 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 79.37 MB per minute for reads and 974.17 KB per minute for writes.
What is sysmech.exe?
System Mechanic includes a number of features that can help PCs run faster and operate more efficiently.
About sysmech.exe (from iolo technologies)
“System Mechanic is able to provide the most complete approach to PC care because it integrates 50+ diagnostic, repair, and optimization features into one easy-to-use interface. Plus it leverages uniqu”
Details |
File name: | sysmech.exe |
Publisher: | iolo technologies, LLC |
Product name: | iolo System Mechanic |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\iolo\system mechanic\sysmech.exe |
Original name: | SystemMechanic.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | iolo technologies |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Expiration date: | Tuesday, October 6, 2015 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of iolo System Mechanic.)
“Iolo Technologies System Mechanic The PC Accelerator Wizard will automatically optimize system settings and increase overall performance! The only tool you'll need to keep your PC running fast, smooth...”
“Iolo Technologies System Mechanic The PC Accelerator Wizard will automatically optimize system settings and increase overall performance! The only tool you'll need to keep your PC running fast, smooth...”
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 4 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
Trend Micro |
9.561.0.1028 |
PAK_Generic.009 |
11.5.1.5 |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
PAK_Generic.009 |
11.5.2.4 |
Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
PAK_Generic.009 |
11.5.1.5 |
Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
PAK_Generic.009 |
11.5.2.4 |
All file variations of sysmech.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.86% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate N |
28.57% |
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Windows 8 |
14.29% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.29% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 71.43% of iolo System Mechanic.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
MSI |
40.00% |
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Sony |
40.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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