Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 v.10.2.5
from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
What is Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 v.?
This is a PC optimization program that is supposed to increase the speed of computer. The trial version will perform a scan and identify issues while the user will need to unlock the software for a yearly auto-renewing subscription charge.
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Overview
During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named wo10.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 25 files and is usually about 40.49 MB (42,460,609 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.ashampoo.com/en/usd/pin/4206/System_Utilities/Ashampoo-WinOptimizer-10
Help link: www.ashampoo.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 40.49 MB
Files installed by Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 v.10.2.5
| Program executable: | wo10.exe |
| Name: | Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10\wo10.exe |
| MD5: | ca6b24df96fad9a6db69621226fd7f96 |
Additional files:
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ashampoo_winoptimizer_10_e10.2.5_sm.exe - Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 (Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 Setup)
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yoursoftwaredeals.exe - Your Software Deals (Your Software Deals Setup)
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ash_inet2.dll - Ashampoo Internet
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updateMediator.exe - Update Mediator
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defragwrapper.dll - defragwrapper
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LiveTuner.exe - Ashampoo Live-Tuner Client
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WO_CheckRemove.exe - Ashampoo WinOptimizer 9 CheckRemove
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WinOptimizerContextHandler32.dll
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WinOptimizerContextHandler64.dll
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EXEDecrypt.exe
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exit.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- WinOptimizerContextHandler64.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {546F2717-67F4-43BB-A7CF-5522C404678F}.
- WinOptimizerContextHandler32.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {06C31FAD-436B-46EF-839F-964754F0F905}.
Scheduled Task
- WO10.exe is scheduled as a task named 'WinOptimizer10 DEFRAG' (runs daily at 11:00 AM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- LiveTuner.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Ashampoo WinOptimizer Live-Tuner.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- LiveTuner.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Ashampoo WinOptimizer Live-Tuner' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Alan\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10\LiveTuner.exe" -TRAY.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| LiveTuner.exe |
| Memory: | 7.47 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0274080710% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.01551025% | |
| User CPU: | 0.01189782% | |
| Switches/sec: | 22 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 1.48 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 2 Bytes | |
How do I remove Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 v.?
You can uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 v. from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 v.10.2.5, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Ashampoo WinOptimizer 10 v..
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win Vista 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 62%
Keep it 38%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
62.86% |
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| Windows 10 |
26.96% |
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| Windows XP |
6.58% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.60% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.13% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.88% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.75% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.50% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
5.38% |
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Geography
30.17% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
30.17% |
| United States |
22.78% |
| United Kingdom |
4.68% |
| Italy |
3.69% |
| Poland |
3.57% |
| Australia |
3.20% |
| Belgium |
2.59% |
| Sweden |
2.34% |
| France |
2.09% |
| Netherlands |
1.97% |
| Brazil |
1.85% |
| Russia |
1.60% |
| Austria |
1.35% |
| Hungary |
1.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
21.72% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
19.81% |
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| Dell |
16.71% |
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| ASUS |
10.50% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.79% |
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| Medion |
7.16% |
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| Toshiba |
3.34% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.10% |
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| Intel |
2.39% |
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| Lenovo |
2.39% |
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| Samsung |
1.91% |
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| Sony |
1.19% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.17% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.17% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.71% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.71% |
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| Dell XPS 8500 |
2.26% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 NoteBook ... |
2.26% |
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About Ashampoo
Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG is a computer software company based in Oldenburg, Germany. They are best known for Ashampoo Burning Studio and Ashampoo WinOptimizer.
Publisher URL: www.ashampoo.com