Should I remove Optimus Nitro?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
2% remove it98% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.9.5 |
33.33% |
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| 2.5.4 |
66.67% |
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Optimus Nitro
Overview
The most used version is 2.5.4, 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. 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 installer includes 15 files and is usually about 10.63 MB (11,143,528 bytes). updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 67% of users of Optimus Nitro come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Optimus Nitro\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C44D96C9-CC01-47D6-8AE7-FFCD348C3CB9}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 10.63 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Optimus Nitro
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updater.exe - Optimus Nitro (updater 2.5.4, 2013)
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OptimusNitro.exe - OptimusNitro (Optimus Nitro)
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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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Splash.exe - Splash
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Setup.dll - Setup
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InstAct.exe - InstAct
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- Splash.exe is scheduled as a task named 'OptimusNitro_Popup' (runs daily at 12:00 AM).
- OptimusNitro.exe is scheduled as a task named 'OptimusNitro_Start'.
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- OptimusNitro.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named OptimusNitro_Start.
How do I remove Optimus Nitro?
You can uninstall Optimus Nitro 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 Optimus Nitro, 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 Optimus Nitro.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 67%
Win 7 (SP1) 33%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 2%
Keep it 98%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Pro |
33.33% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
33.33% |
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Geography
66.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
66.67% |
| Canada |
33.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Lenovo |
50.00% |
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| Intel |
50.00% |
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