Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15
by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
Overview
Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15 is a software program developed by Ashampoo. The most common release is 15.00.05, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named wo15.exe. The setup package generally installs about 25 files and is usually about 58.88 MB (61,742,384 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 70% of users of Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.ashampoo.com
Help link: www.ashampoo.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 58.88 MB
Files installed by Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15
| Program executable: | wo15.exe |
| Name: | Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\ashampoo\ashampoo winoptimizer 15\wo15.exe |
| MD5: | 8e430bd0c38333d95158586129b884c0 |
Additional files:
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WinOptimizerContextHandler32.dll - Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15 (Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15 Explorer Contextmenu)
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WinOptimizerContextHandler64.dll
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ash_inet2.dll - Ashampoo Internet 3 FiXED
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defragwrapper.dll - defragwrapper
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EXEDecrypt.exe
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exit.exe
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LiveTunerService.exe
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SetupDownloader.exe - SetupDownloader
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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WinOptimizerFW.exe
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WO_CheckRemove.exe - Ashampoo WinOptimizer CheckRemove
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- WinOptimizerContextHandler32.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {3163CF25-12AF-4C8E-AE1B-01192AD2CD88}.
- WinOptimizerContextHandler64.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {3163CF25-12AF-4C8E-AE1B-01192AD2CD88}.
Scheduled Task
- WO15.exe is scheduled as a task named 'One-Click Optimizer - Ashampoo WinOptimizer' (runs weekly on Fridays at 04:00 PM).
Service
- LiveTunerService.exe runs as a service named 'Ashampoo LiveTuner 2 Service' (WO_LiveService2).
How do I remove Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15?
You can uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15 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 Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15, 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 Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 78%
Win 7 (SP1) 22%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 27%
Keep it 73%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
78.02% |
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| Windows 7 |
21.98% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
43.17% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
27.72% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.12% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.52% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.74% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.17% |
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Geography
69.52% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
69.52% |
| Germany |
12.92% |
| Netherlands |
5.20% |
| United Kingdom |
2.67% |
| France |
2.25% |
| Italy |
1.97% |
| Austria |
1.26% |
| Singapore |
0.70% |
| Spain |
0.56% |
| Greece |
0.42% |
| Norway |
0.28% |
| United Arab Emirates |
0.14% |
| Australia |
0.14% |
| Belgium |
0.14% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
22.34% |
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| Acer |
19.50% |
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| Medion |
17.73% |
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| Dell |
14.18% |
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| ASUS |
10.99% |
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| Lenovo |
6.03% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.26% |
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| Toshiba |
4.26% |
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| Intel |
0.71% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
14.04% |
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| MEDION MS-7848 |
3.37% |
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| HP HP Notebook |
2.81% |
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| Dell XPS 8500 |
2.25% |
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| HP HP ENVY Notebook |
2.25% |
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| HP HP Pavilion Notebook |
2.25% |
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About Ashampoo
Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG is a computer software company based in Oldenburg, Germany. They are best known for Ashampoo Burning Studio and Ashampoo WinOptimizer.
Publisher URL: www.ashampoo.com