Should I remove GameBoost?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
27% remove it73% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #24,102
United States Rank #29,591
Reach 0.0076%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 17.17 days
506.61 days >
Average installed length: 266.18 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.12.28.2016 |
0.67% |
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| 3.12.12.2016 |
0.67% |
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| 3.11.23.2015 |
0.67% |
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| 3.8.1.2016 |
0.67% |
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| 3.6.20.2016 |
0.67% |
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| 3.6.4.2018 |
0.67% |
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| 3.2.8.2016 |
0.67% |
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| 3.1.9.2017 |
0.67% |
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| 2.12.16.2013 |
2.01% |
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| 2.12.15.2014 |
2.01% |
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| 2.12.2.2013 |
1.34% |
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| 2.11.25.2013 |
4.70% |
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| 2.11.17.2014 |
0.67% |
|
| 2.11.11.2013 |
1.34% |
|
| 2.10.28.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.10.20.2014 |
0.67% |
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| 2.9.30.2013 |
1.34% |
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| 2.9.23.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.9.22.2014 |
0.67% |
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| 2.9.2.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.8.19.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.8.12.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.8.5.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.7.29.2013 |
6.04% |
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| 2.7.15.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.7.13.2015 |
0.67% |
|
| 2.7.8.2013 |
1.34% |
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| 2.7.1.2013 |
1.34% |
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| 2.6.24.2013 |
3.36% |
|
| 2.6.17.2013 |
1.34% |
|
| 2.6.10.2013 |
2.01% |
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| 2.5.25.2015 |
0.67% |
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| 2.5.13.2013 |
1.34% |
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| 2.5.6.2013 |
6.04% |
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| 2.5.5.2014 |
0.67% |
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| 2.4.22.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.4.8.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.4.7.2014 |
1.34% |
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| 2.4.3.2013 |
0.67% |
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| 2.3.31.2014 |
0.67% |
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| 2.3.30.2015 |
0.67% |
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| 2.3.17.2014 |
0.67% |
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| 2.2.3.2014 |
0.67% |
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| 2.1.6.2014 |
0.67% |
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| 1.12.24.2012 |
0.67% |
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| 1.12.12.2011 |
0.67% |
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| 1.12.6.2010 |
0.67% |
|
| 1.12.3.2012 |
7.38% |
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| 1.11.28.2011 |
0.67% |
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| 1.11.26.2012 |
0.67% |
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| 1.11.12.2012 |
0.67% |
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| 81 versions |
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GameBoost
What is GameBoost? (from PGWARE)
GameBoost sets the standard for PC gaming and internet optimization software. GameBoost instantly increases the performance of your computer and squeezes out every last bit of performance your computer and internet connection is capable of. With many of the latest PC games requiring high hardware requirements to have a... Read more
Overview
GameBoost is a software program developed by PGWARE. The most common release is 1.12.3.2012, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named gameboost.exe. The setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 5.74 MB (6,021,559 bytes). The installed file GameBoostUpdate.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 users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 30% of users of GameBoost come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Iran.
Program details
URL: www.pgware.com/products/gameboost
Help link: www.pgware.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\GameBoost\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\GameBoost\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 5.74 MB
Files installed by GameBoost
| Program executable: | gameboost.exe |
| Name: | GameBoost |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\gameboost\gameboost.exe |
| MD5: | cc15b5cd107fc8d69387563044f1712f |
Additional files:
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GameBoostRegister.exe - GameBoost (GameBoost Registration)
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GameBoostUpdate.exe - GameBoost Updater
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
How do I remove GameBoost?
You can uninstall GameBoost 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 GameBoost, 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 GameBoost.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 62%
Win 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #24,102
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
71.14% |
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| Windows 10 |
17.45% |
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| Windows XP |
8.05% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.36% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
34.23% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.72% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.05% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.70% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.70% |
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Geography
29.56% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
29.56% |
| Brazil |
11.95% |
| Iran |
5.03% |
| Germany |
4.40% |
| United Kingdom |
3.77% |
| Canada |
3.14% |
| Mexico |
2.52% |
| France |
2.52% |
| Egypt |
1.89% |
| Italy |
1.89% |
| Colombia |
1.89% |
| Costa Rica |
1.89% |
| Spain |
1.89% |
| Poland |
1.89% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
21.74% |
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| Dell |
18.48% |
|
| Acer |
17.39% |
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| GIGABYTE |
16.30% |
|
| ASUS |
11.96% |
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| Toshiba |
6.52% |
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| Samsung |
4.35% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.17% |
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| Medion |
1.09% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.67% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.75% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
1.83% |
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| Positivo Positivo MO... |
1.83% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE L850-1P... |
1.83% |
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| Dell Inspiron 580 |
1.83% |
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Publisher URL: www.pgware.com