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Should I remove Auslogics BoostSpeed?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
69% remove it31% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,615
United States Rank #3,320
Reach 0.2349%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 17.99 days
530.68 days >
Average installed length: 278.83 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
version 4.5 5.49%
version 4.4 2.33%
version 4.3 0.43%
version 4.2 0.73%
version 4.1 1.71%
version 4.0 0.19%
6.1.0.0 3.37%
5.5 48.13%
5.4.0.0 0.02%
5.4 9.63%
5.3 3.46%
5.2 7.93%
5.1 7.50%
5.0.4.220 0.09%
5.0 8.99%

Other programs by Auslogics Software

Auslogics BoostSpeed

What is Auslogics BoostSpeed?

Auslogics BoostSpeed is a software application presented as a bundle of software utilities intended to speed up, optimize and clean the user's computer, fix registry errors, improve Internet performance, remove unneeded files and entries, and defragment the disks and the registry. The program can also adjust Windows settings to match a specific computer configuration with the intent to improve Internet speed and reduce computer startup and shutdown time.

About  (from Auslogics Software)

Your one-stop PC maintenance and optimization tool. The program will clean up, speed up and fix your slow computer to make it run as fast and stable as new. Auslogics BoostSpeed 5 has a brand new interface that allows you to jump straight in, selecting the desired actions. Your current system state is displayed in the ...  Read more

Overview

The most used version is 5.5, 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is boostspeed.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 95 files and is usually about 62.71 MB (65,760,778 bytes).
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Starts automatically
  • Connects to a server over the Internet
  • Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Auslogics BoostSpeed.
BoostSpeed.exe (708b67ff08b6fe7ab7c0b0b6ce453e47) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Bkav FE 1.3.0.7062 W32.HfsAdware
Dr.Web 9.0.0.0229 Program.Unwanted.554
Jiangmin KV130827 Win32/Virut.bn

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.auslogics.com/en
Help link: www.auslogics.com/en/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Auslogics\Auslogics BoostSpeed\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Auslogics\Auslogics BoostSpeed\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 62.71 MB
Language: Russian (Russia)

Program filesFiles installed by Auslogics BoostSpeed

Program executable:boostspeed.exe
Name:BoostSpeed
Boost Speed
Path:C:\Program Files\auslogics\auslogics boostspeed\boostspeed.exe
MD5:01e3b28638a1d898bcc62a8177c98c9d
Additional files:
  • aushelper.dll - Auslogics System Functions (Auslogics Helper)
  • commonforms.dll - Auslogics System Libraries (Auslogics Common Forms)
  • helper.dll
  • localizer.dll - Auslogics Localizer
  • rescuecenter.dll - Auslogics Rescue Center
  • DuplicateFF.exe - Duplicate File Finder
  • spychecker.dll - Auslogics BoostSpeed (Spyware Checker)
  • IntSpeedUp.dll - Internet Optimizer (Internet Optimizer Library)
  • IntSpeedUp.exe
  • OneButtonCheckup.exe - One Button Checkup
  • SystemInformation.exe - System Information
  • instantoptimizer.dll - Instant Optimizer (Instant Optimizer Library)
  • regcleaner.dll - Registry Cleaner (Registry Cleaner Helper)
  • RegCleaner.exe
  • sendlog.exe - Debug Log Sender
  • rdboot32.exe - Registry Defrag (Part of Auslogics BoostSpeed)
  • rdboot64.exe
  • regdefrag.dll
  • RegDefrag.exe
  • servicemanager.dll - Service Manager
  • ServiceManager.exe
  • StartupManager.dll - Startup Manager (Strartup Manager)
  • StartupManager.exe
  • AusShellExt.dll - Shared Library (Shell Extension)
  • AxBrowsers.dll - Browser Helper (Browser Library)
  • DebugMode.dll - Debug Mode
  • RepLibrary.dll - Report Library
  • RescueCenter.exe - Rescue Center
  • RescueCenterHelper.dll - Rescue Center Library
  • FileShredder.exe - File Shredder
  • DiskCleaner.dll - Disk Cleaner (Disk Cleaner Library)
  • DiskCleaner.exe
  • TaskManager.dll - Task Manager
  • TaskManager.exe
  • DiskDefrag.dll - Disk Defrag (Disk Defrag Library)
  • DiskDefrag.exe
  • OSProtect.dll - PC Security (PC Security Library)
  • OSProtect.exe
  • AdvisorHelper.dll - BoostSpeed (Advisor Library)
  • DiskCleanerHelper.dll
  • DiskDefragHelper.dll
  • DiskDoctor.exe - Disk Doctor
  • DiskDoctorHelper.dll - Disk Doctor Library
  • DiskExplorer.exe - Disk Explorer
  • DiskExplorerHelper.dll - Disk Explorer Library
  • DiskSecurity.dll - boostspeed (Disk Security Library)
  • DiskSecurityHelper.dll
  • DiskWiper.exe - Disk Wiper
  • DSHelper.dll - Disk Helper
  • DuplicateFileFinder.exe
  • FileRecovery.exe - File Recovery
  • FileRecoveryHelper.dll - File Recovery Library
  • InstantOptimizerHelper.dll
  • Integrator.exe - Integrator
  • InternetOptimizer.exe
  • InternetOptimizerHelper.dll
  • ProgramManager.exe - Program Manager
  • ProgramManagerHelper.dll - Program Manager Library
  • RegistryCleanerHelper.dll - Registry Cleaner Library
  • RegistryDefrag.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Context Menu Handler
  • ausshellext.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'AusShellExt' with a class of {EBDF1F20-C829-11D1-8233-0020AF3E97A9}.
7 Scheduled Tasks
  • BoostSpeed.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{C45CF9AA-9CAC-468E-A81E-F5678B861439}' (runs on registration).
  • cdefrag.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Console Defragmentation' (runs weekly on Saturdays at 8:50).
  • DiskDefrag.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Auslogics BoostSpeed Disk Defrag Scheduled Defragmentation' (runs daily at 10:48 PM).
  • RegistryDefrag.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{CA3519C1-95AE-424E-A622-5125678D29EA}' (runs on registration).
  • RescueCenter.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{1C1E17F1-CF15-461A-97F4-FB384700518F}' (runs on registration).
  • DiskWiper.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{343A237A-33B2-4A4A-8128-38907715CF00}' (runs on registration).
  • Plus 1 more
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • BoostSpeed.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Start On ACIABOL 1 Logon.
  • DiskDefrag.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Start On Hero Logon.
Startup File (User Run)
  • BoostSpeed.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Boost Speed' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Auslogics\Auslogics BoostSpeed\BoostSpeed.exe".
2 Startup Files (User Run Once)
  • RegDefrag.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'RegistryDefrag' which loads as C:\Program Files\Auslogics\Auslogics BoostSpeed\RegDefrag.exe -report.
  • RegistryDefrag.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'RegistryDefrag' which loads as C:\Program Files\Auslogics\Auslogics BoostSpeed\registrydefrag.exe -report.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • Integrator.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Auslogics\Auslogics BoostSpeed\Integrator.exe'.
Network connections
  • BoostSpeed.exe connects to auslogics.com (66.135.59.166 port 80).

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

BoostSpeed.exe
Memory:25.79 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.0091258327%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.00358904%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.00553680%
0.015104% average
CPU cycles/sec:46,640,465
8,062,084 average
Switches/sec:1,472
70 average
I/O reads/min:2.62 MB
435.61 KB average
I/O writes/min:414 Bytes
105.02 KB average
DiskDefrag.exe
Memory:126.11 MB
Total CPU:0.0009172736%
Kernel CPU:0.00039157%
User CPU:0.00052571%
CPU cycles/sec:112,015,814
Switches/sec:1,959
I/O reads/min:8.6 MB
I/O writes/min:782 Bytes

How do I remove Auslogics BoostSpeed?

You can uninstall Auslogics BoostSpeed from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  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 Auslogics BoostSpeed, 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 Auslogics BoostSpeed.
  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) 63%
Win 8 0%
 
WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 69%
Keep it 31%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 69.13%
Windows XP 12.80%
Windows 10 11.49%
Windows Vista 6.52%
Windows Server 2003 0.06%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.72%
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.07%
Microsoft Windows XP 12.77%
Windows 7 Professional 10.38%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 5.24%
Windows 7 Home Basic 2.02%

Distribution by countryGeography

36.79% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 36.79%
  Russia 6.06%
  Germany 5.06%
  United Kingdom 4.08%
  France 3.45%
  Italy 3.27%
  Canada 2.64%
  Brazil 2.43%
  Netherlands 2.42%
  UA 2.32%
  Iran 2.00%
  Poland 1.89%
  Turkey 1.59%
  Australia 1.49%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 21.52%
Dell 20.28%
Acer 17.96%
ASUS 12.46%
GIGABYTE 11.11%
Toshiba 5.19%
Intel 2.83%
Samsung 2.75%
American Megatrends 2.52%
Lenovo 2.21%
Sahara 1.20%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 8.06%
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 4.79%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 4.28%
Dell Inspiron N5110 3.90%
ASUS All Series 2.77%
HP G62 Notebook PC 2.27%

About Auslogics Software

Auslogics focuses on maintenance program for computers that run the Windows.
Publisher URL: www.auslogics.com

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Happy Userover a year ago
What is the point of installation if you don't use it. This rule applies for any program installed and not used. Not only for Auslogics Boost Speed.