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Should I remove Advanced System Optimizer?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
67% remove it33% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #4,436
United States Rank #4,914
Reach 0.1193%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 12.39 days
365.64 days >
Average installed length: 192.12 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.9.3645.16880 0.26%
3.9.3636.16647 0.04%
3.9.3636.16622 0.13%
3.9.2727.16622 2.64%
3.9.2222.16622 3.53%
3.9.1112.16579 1.36%
3.9.1111.16526 0.64%
3.9.1111.16491 3.36%
3.9.1111.16487 0.94%
3.9.1111.16432 1.66%
3.9.1000.16432 1.06%
3.9.1000.16036 1.11%
3.6.1000.15950 4.46%
3.5.1000.16079 0.04%
3.5.1000.15948 4.42%
3.5.1000.15840 0.04%
3.5.1000.15827 2.76%
3.5.1000.15822 3.19%
3.5.1000.15655 2.89%
3.5.1000.15646 9.65%
3.5.1000.15564 4.85%
3.5.1000.15559 7.57%
3.5.1000.15127 21.64%
3.5.1000.15013 7.36%
3.5.1000.14990 1.15%
3.5.1000.14975 1.79%
3.5.1000.14813 1.36%
3.5.1000.14698 0.09%
3.5.1000.14640 8.46%
3.5.1000.14600 1.06%
3.4.1000.15462 0.51%

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Advanced System Optimizer

What is Advanced System Optimizer?

Advanced System Optimizer is a utility designed to optimize PC performance by allowing the user to prevent various processes from running on startup. Dll-
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various files that are no longer active on the PC. The necessity and usefulness of registry cleaners is a controversial topic, with experts in
disagreement over their benefits.

About  (from Systweak Inc)

Advanced System Optimizer Version 2 was launched in the year 2004. Its tremendous success and feedbacks of more than 1 million users have really made the version 3 of Advanced System Optimizer state of the art product. It includes the most comprehensive set of utilities which will keep your PC running smooth, clean and...  Read more

Overview

The most used version is 3.5.1000.15127, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is aso3.exe. It also adds an icon to the Windows notifications area in order to provide access to the program. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 47 files and is usually about 59.83 MB (62,735,785 bytes). CheckUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Starts automatically
  • Adds a background Windows Service
  • Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Advanced System Optimizer.
DriverUpdater.exe (837b5cc84fb032de32cbb8ad25ad8791) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Dr.Web 9.0.0.0326 Program.Unwanted.78
ESET-NOD32 8.10701 a variant of Win32/Systweak.L
G Data 14.11.24 Win32.Application.SysTweak
TrendMicro-HouseCall 7.2.326 Suspicious_GEN.F47V1028
ASO3.exe (6abcc209b5fa71f93406e85d20e1eeb1) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Dr.Web 7.0.10.8210 Program.Unwanted.78
ESET-NOD32 10725 a variant of Win32/Systweak.L
G Data 24 Win32.Application.SysTweak.A
CheckUpdate.exe (3bb6962e68982a43002607139bff6107) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
ESET-NOD32 11250 a variant of Win32/Systweak.L potentially unwanted
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 Suspicious_GEN.F47V0126

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: Systweak Software
URL: www.systweak.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer 3\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer 3\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 59.83 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Advanced System Optimizer

Program executable:aso3.exe
Name:Systweak Advanced System Optimizer
Signed by:Systweak Software
Path:C:\Program Files\advanced system optimizer 3\aso3.exe
MD5:9d5736f52389f9c21df9fcef96007b73
Taskbar:Displays an icon in the notification area
Additional files:
  • AsInvoker.exe - Systweak Advanced System Optimizer (Advanced System Optimizer - UAC Launcher)
  • ASO3DefragSrv.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Defrag Service
  • ASO3DefragSrv64.exe
  • aso3sys.dll
  • asodemo.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Tutorial
  • ASOHelper.dll
  • asores.dll
  • BackupManager.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Backup Manager
  • BeforeUninstall.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Uninstall Helper
  • CheckUpdate.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Checking for Updates
  • DefragServiceManager.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Install Helper
  • DiskDoctor.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Disk Tools
  • DiskExplorer.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Disk Explorer
  • DiskOptimizer.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Disk Optimizer
  • Downloader.dll - Advanced System Optimizer
  • DriverUpdater.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Driver Updater
  • DuplicateFilesRemover.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Duplicate Files Remover
  • GameOptimizer.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Game Optimizer
  • GameOptLauncher.exe
  • GameOptLauncher64.exe
  • GOHelper.exe
  • HighestAvailable.exe
  • HookDll.dll
  • HookDll64.dll
  • KillASOProcesses.exe
  • launcher.exe
  • MemoryOptimizer.exe - Advanced System Optimizer - Memory Optimizer
  • asoasp.exe - ASP
  • ASEng.dll
  • asohtm.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

7 Scheduled Tasks
  • ASO3.exe is scheduled as a task named 'ASOService'.
  • CheckUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'ASO-AutoCheckUpdate7Days' (runs weekly on Thursdays at 22:48).
  • DiskOptimizer.exe is scheduled as a task named 'ASO-DiskOptimizer' (runs daily at 4:11 AM).
  • DriverUpdater.exe is scheduled as a task named 'ASO-Driver Updater' (runs weekly on Fridays at 12:38 PM).
  • DuplicateFilesRemover.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{BB32D8B0-E9A4-4BFD-B339-F603D4E40070}' (runs on registration).
  • HighestAvailable.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FF539208-CA29-4571-809E-D2AC2130EA1C}' (runs on registration).
  • Plus 1 more
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • ASO3.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Advanced System Optimizer.
  • DiskDoctor.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Systweak Disk Tools.
2 Services
  • ASO3DefragSrv.exe runs as a service named 'ASO3DiskOptimizer' (ASO3DiskOptimizer).
  • ASO3DefragSrv64.exe runs as a service named 'ASO3DiskOptimizer' (ASO3DiskOptimizer).
3 Startup Files (User Run)
  • MemoryOptimizer.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Advanced System Optimizer - Memory Optimizer' and executes as "C:\Program Files\advanced system optimizer 3\memoryoptimizer.exe" -startup.
  • ASO3.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ASO3SPCDone' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer 3\ASO3.exe" -startedafteroptimizationPartial.
  • BackupManager.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'RightBackup' and executes as C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer 3\BackupManager.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
  • ASO3.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Advanced System Optimizer' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer 3\ASO3.exe" /autorun.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

aso3.exe
Memory:18.75 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0014278424%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00047549%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00095236%
0.015104% average
Switches/sec:11
70 average
I/O reads/min:31.37 MB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:404 Bytes
105.02 KB average
ASO3DefragSrv.exe
Memory:1.68 MB
Total CPU:0.0016311865%
Kernel CPU:0.00103583%
User CPU:0.00059535%
CPU cycles/sec:145,864
I/O reads/min:0 Bytes
ASO3DefragSrv64.exe
Memory:2.79 MB
CPU cycles/sec:127,959
Switches/sec:9

How do I remove Advanced System Optimizer?

You can uninstall Advanced System Optimizer from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Advanced System Optimizer, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Advanced System Optimizer.
  4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 67%
Keep it 33%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#4,436

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 61.51%
Windows 10 25.96%
Windows XP 7.01%
Windows Vista 5.52%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 31.04%
Windows 7 Ultimate 17.96%
Windows 7 Professional 9.53%
Windows 8.1 7.35%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.97%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.96%

Distribution by countryGeography

41.46% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 41.46%
  Germany 6.90%
  Netherlands 4.15%
  Italy 3.28%
  Canada 3.02%
  United Kingdom 2.64%
  Australia 2.00%
  France 2.00%
  Sweden 1.70%
  Spain 1.66%
  Brazil 1.66%
  DK 1.62%
  India 1.62%
  Iran 1.51%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 25.63%
Dell 20.95%
Acer 15.43%
ASUS 11.52%
GIGABYTE 7.40%
Toshiba 7.40%
Samsung 3.35%
Lenovo 2.93%
Medion 2.23%
American Megatrends 1.19%
Intel 1.19%
Sahara 0.77%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 6.96%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 5.22%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.26%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 3.29%
Dell Inspiron N5110 3.29%
ASUS All Series 2.13%

About Systweak Inc

Advanced System Optimizer is a software utility for Windows that has utilities for optimization, speedup, cleanup, memory management, etc.
Publisher URL: www.systweak.com

comments2 comments

user comment
user comment
Jerryover a year ago
Most all-in-one tools require a certain level of knowledge and so does some of the function of the ASO product. Those coming to mind would be the registry cleaner for a start (none I tested are just click and all goes well - you have to be careful always). But the memory optimizer, driver updater, system cleaner, registry optimizer all work smoothly and problem-less. The only bother is that most of those tools, if schedule, do not have a silent mode (so the GUI opens and performs the task and you need to wave the window away). I would still rate this as "good" as it covers many common tasks for a good overall optimization of your PC.
user comment
Charlie O.over a year ago
Driver Updater returns many false positives. Do not use this part of this utility. If you do make sure you set system restore point beforehand.