Should I remove PC TuneUp Tools?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
22% remove it78% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #27,619
United States Rank #34,011
Reach 0.0057%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 168.71 days
636.46 days >
Average installed length: 334.41 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.1.003 |
13.39% |
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| 8.1.002 |
21.43% |
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| 8.0 |
59.82% |
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| 7.1 |
5.36% |
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PC TuneUp Tools
from Madcrosoft UK
Overview
PC TuneUp Tools is a program developed by Madcrosoft UK. The most used version is 8.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The main program executable is PC TuneUp Tools.exe. The software installer includes 10 files and is usually about 3.83 MB (4,019,149 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 30% of users of PC TuneUp Tools come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: www.madcrosoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PC TuneUp Tools
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PC TuneUp Tools\uninstall.exe" "/C:C:\Program Files\PC TuneUp Tools\Uninstall\uninstall.xml"
Estimated size: 3.83 MB
Files installed by PC TuneUp Tools
| Program executable: | PC TuneUp Tools.exe |
| Name: | PC TUNEUP TOOLS 2014 |
| Windows Tune-Up Tools 2014 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\PC TuneUp Tools\PC TuneUp Tools.exe |
| MD5: | 09d2cdebaf8c8a58263d732eab97f482 |
Additional files:
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PC TuneUp Tools.exe - PC TUNEUP TOOLS 2014 (Windows Tune-Up Tools 2014)
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startup.exe - Startup Manager V3.2 (Windows Startup Management Tool)
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DeskLock.exe - Desktop Lock V.3
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Uninstaller.exe - Uninstaller 2014
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Cookie.exe - Cookie Analyser
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FileEncrypter.exe - File Encryption (File Encryption V.3)
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process.exe - Process Manager
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FBackup.exe - Folder Backup
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- PC TuneUp Tools.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Registry Cleaner' which loads as C:\Program Files\PC TuneUp Tools\PC TuneUp Tools.exe.
How do I remove PC TuneUp Tools?
You can uninstall PC TuneUp Tools 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 TuneUp Tools, 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 TuneUp Tools.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 46%
Win Server 2003 1%
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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 22%
Keep it 78%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.46% |
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| Windows 10 |
28.57% |
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| Windows XP |
9.82% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.25% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.89% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.89% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
17.86% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.71% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.04% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.14% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
4.46% |
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Geography
30.09% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
30.09% |
| Iran |
9.73% |
| United Kingdom |
9.73% |
| Netherlands |
5.31% |
| Italy |
3.54% |
| Brazil |
2.65% |
| France |
2.65% |
| Germany |
2.65% |
| Canada |
2.65% |
| Poland |
2.65% |
| Slovenia |
1.77% |
| Belgium |
1.77% |
| Romania |
1.77% |
| Spain |
1.77% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
28.81% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
15.25% |
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| Dell |
13.56% |
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| GIGABYTE |
11.86% |
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| ASUS |
10.17% |
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| American Megatrends |
5.08% |
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| Toshiba |
5.08% |
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| Intel |
3.39% |
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| Compaq |
1.69% |
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| Lenovo |
1.69% |
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| Gateway |
1.69% |
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| Samsung |
1.69% |
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Common models |
| Acer Aspire XC-603 |
2.47% |
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| Unknow Unknow |
2.47% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 330 |
2.47% |
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| Britania O.E.M ... |
1.23% |
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| ASUSTeK N55SF |
1.23% |
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| ASUSTeK K73SV |
1.23% |
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