Should I remove Optimum PC Boost?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
2.0.5	6.78%
2.0.3	16.95%
2.0.2	0.85%
2.0.1	28.81%
2.0.0	13.56%
1.0.17	24.58%
1.0.16	0.85%
1.0.15	0.85%
1.0.14	5.08%
1.0.13	0.85%
1.0.12	0.85%

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• #26,961 Optimum PC Boost by OptiSoft
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from OptiSoft LLC

Remove Optimum PC Boost by OptiSoft

This is a bundled 'PC optimization', registry cleaner utility based on the SysTweak product and is potentially unwanted. Optimum PC Boost will run a 'free' scan of the user's computer and will always find some 'potential' registry errors, many erroneous and will require the user to purchase a yearly subscription to fix these errors. It is typically bundled by 3rd-party download managers including Perion's ClientConnect monetization bundle.

The most common release is 2.0.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). 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 primary executable is named OptimumPCBoost.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 2.9 MB (3,043,931 bytes).

Displayed publisher: Optimum PC Boost

URL: www.optimumpcboost.com

License: View the full license agreement (EULA) for Optimum PC Boost

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Optimum PC Boost\

Uninstaller: msiexec.exe /x {FFB8DD12-257E-4A33-BCED-C56ACFB5D022}

Estimated size: 2.9 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 Optimum PC Boost, 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 Optimum PC Boost.
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.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 51% Win XP 1%

HOW IT STARTS Scheduled task? Yes (Runs on Windows boot)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 71% Keep it 29%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	96.92%
Canada	2.56%
United Arab Emirates	0.51%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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