Should I remove Computer Speed Optimizer?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
52% remove it48% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #32,807
Reach 0.0039%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 10.52 days
310.28 days >
Average installed length: 163.03 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.5.8 |
2.60% |
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2.5.7 |
11.69% |
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2.5.6 |
31.17% |
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2.5.5 |
14.29% |
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2.5.4 |
5.19% |
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2.5.2 |
5.19% |
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2.5.1 |
3.90% |
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2.4.8 |
10.39% |
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2.4.2 |
5.19% |
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2.4.1 |
1.30% |
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2.3.4 |
2.60% |
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2.3.0 |
1.30% |
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2.1.6 |
5.19% |
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Computer Speed Optimizer
from ShieldApps
Overview
Computer Speed Optimizer is a program developed by ShieldApps. The most used version is 2.5.6, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. 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 ComputerSpeedOptimizer.exe. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 13.43 MB (14,081,714 bytes). updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 11% of users of Computer Speed Optimizer come from the United States, it is also popular in DZ and India.
- Automatically starts with Windows
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Computer Speed Optimizer\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{6F541E89-F683-43BE-9CD7-D0588946EB38}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 13.43 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Computer Speed Optimizer
Program executable: | ComputerSpeedOptimizer.exe |
Name: | ComputerSpeedOptimizer |
| Computer Speed Optimizer |
Path: | C:\Program Files\Computer Speed Optimizer\ComputerSpeedOptimizer.exe |
MD5: | d722a198038b9c38a4bf6fef12872808 |
Additional files:
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updater.exe - Computer Speed Optimizer (updater 2.5.6, 2013)
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ComputerSpeedOptimizer.exe - ComputerSpeedOptimizer (Computer Speed Optimizer)
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Interop.Shell32.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'Shell32'.
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Microsoft.Deployment.WindowsInstaller.dll (by Outercurve Foundation) - Windows Installer XML Toolset
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ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.dll (by Component Factory) - Krypton Toolkit (ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit)
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Uninst000.CA.dll - CustomAction
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Uninst000.dll
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Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll (by CodePlex Community) - TaskService (Task Scheduler Wrapper)
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Logging.dll - Logging
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Helper.dll - Helper
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Splash.exe - Splash
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Setup.dll - Setup
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bo.dll - bo
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InstAct.exe - InstAct
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- ComputerSpeedOptimizer.exe is scheduled as a task named 'ComputerSpeedOptimizer' (Next runs on 1/1/0001 at 12:00 AM).
- Splash.exe is scheduled as a task named 'ComputerSpeedOptimizer_Popup' (runs daily at 15:15).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- ComputerSpeedOptimizer.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named ComputerSpeedOptimizer_Start.
Startup File (User Run)
- ComputerSpeedOptimizer.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ComputerSpeedOptimizer' and executes as C:\Program Files\Computer Speed Optimizer\ComputerSpeedOptimizer.exe true.
How do I remove Computer Speed Optimizer?
You can uninstall Computer Speed Optimizer 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 Computer Speed 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Computer Speed Optimizer.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 56%
Win XP 1%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 52%
Keep it 48%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
68.83% |
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Windows 10 |
19.48% |
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Windows XP |
9.09% |
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Windows Vista |
2.60% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
31.58% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
14.47% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
11.84% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
9.21% |
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Windows 8.1 |
6.58% |
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Windows 8 |
3.95% |
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Geography
11.39% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
11.39% |
DZ |
8.86% |
India |
5.06% |
Saudi Arabia |
5.06% |
Iran |
5.06% |
MA |
3.80% |
Philippines |
2.53% |
Slovenia |
2.53% |
Lithuania |
2.53% |
Jordan |
2.53% |
Canada |
2.53% |
Thailand |
2.53% |
UA |
2.53% |
AZ |
1.27% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
29.51% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
27.87% |
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Dell |
9.84% |
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ASUS |
9.84% |
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Lenovo |
8.20% |
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Toshiba |
4.92% |
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GIGABYTE |
3.28% |
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Sony |
1.64% |
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Samsung |
1.64% |
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MSI |
1.64% |
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American Megatrends |
1.64% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
7.69% |
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Acer Aspire 5742G |
3.08% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite S855 |
1.54% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C850-C0... |
1.54% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A135 |
1.54% |
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TOSHIBA PORTEGE M900 |
1.54% |
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