Rapidboot Advanced
What is Rapidboot Advanced?
Rapid Boot Extreme technology will enable users to “start their PC as fast as 10 seconds and open applications two times faster” than typical Windows 7 PCs. The new technology is part of Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience program for Windows 7 and was achieved through various tweaks and optimizations; mainly the use of proprietary BIOS along with developing faster drivers.
Overview
The most common release is 1.00.0502, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named fbconsole.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 80.85 MB (84,774,420 bytes). The installed file FBLiveUpdate.dll 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.
Program details
URL: www.lenovo.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\lenovo\rapidboot
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Lenovo\Rapidboot\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 80.85 MB
Files installed by Rapidboot Advanced
| Program executable: | fbconsole.exe |
| Name: | RapidBoot Advanced |
| RapidBoot Advanced Console |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\lenovo\rapidboot\fbconsole.exe |
| MD5: | 9c529348ab9fee618694b269519c2241 |
Additional files:
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FBLiveUpdate.dll - RapidBoot Advanced (Live Update DLL)
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FBService.exe - RapidBoot Advanced Service
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Uninstall.exe - Uninstall
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FBServiceps.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- FBConsole.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{98455B3D-6449-4C4F-8467-6076A0D04143}' (runs on registration).
Service
- FBService.exe runs as a service named 'FastbootService' (FastbootService).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- FBConsole.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Fastboot' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Lenovo\Rapidboot\FBConsole.exe".
How do I remove Rapidboot Advanced?
You can uninstall Rapidboot Advanced 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 Rapidboot Advanced, 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 Rapidboot Advanced.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 85%
Win 7 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 12%
Keep it 88%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
85.89% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.71% |
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| Windows XP |
0.40% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
78.14% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.48% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
3.24% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.43% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
2.02% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.02% |
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Geography
59.76% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
59.76% |
| Germany |
9.45% |
| United Kingdom |
8.84% |
| France |
3.05% |
| Italy |
2.44% |
| Hong Kong |
1.83% |
| Mexico |
1.83% |
| Poland |
1.22% |
| Russia |
1.22% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.22% |
| Taiwan |
1.22% |
| South Africa |
1.22% |
| Canada |
0.91% |
| Czech Republic |
0.91% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
99.60% |
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| Intel |
0.40% |
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Common models |
| LENOVO Lenovo H430 |
45.71% |
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| LENOVO IdeaCentre B320 |
16.33% |
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| LENOVO Lenovo A720 |
9.80% |
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| LENOVO 2568 |
5.31% |
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| LENOVO Ideacentre K430 |
4.90% |
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| LENOVO Lenovo H420 |
4.90% |
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a PC hardware and electronics company whose products include personal computers, tablet computers, mobile phones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices and IT management software.
Publisher URL: www.lenovo.com