Should I remove PC Optimizer Buddy?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
55% remove it45% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach <0.001%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.5.0 |
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PC Optimizer Buddy
by RST Technologies
Overview
PC Optimizer Buddy is a software program developed by RST Technologies. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 17.59 MB (18,449,557 bytes). The installed file updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows 10. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PC Optimizer Buddy\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{FF5C6FAF-3022-4440-A63B-33C1B071E4D6}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 17.59 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PC Optimizer Buddy
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updater.exe - PC Optimizer Buddy (updater 2.5.0, 2013)
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PCOptimizerBuddy.exe - PCOptimizerBuddy (PC Optimizer Buddy)
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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
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SplashScreen.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- PCOptimizerBuddy.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named PCOptimizerBuddy_Start.
How do I remove PC Optimizer Buddy?
You can uninstall PC Optimizer Buddy 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 PC Optimizer Buddy, 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 PC Optimizer Buddy.
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 55%
Keep it 45%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 10
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?