Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16
Overview
Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16 is a program developed by Ashampoo. The most used version is 16.00.11, 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. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. 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 wo16.exe. The software installer includes 20 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 91% of users of Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16 come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and France.
Program details
URL: www.ashampoo.com
Help link: www.ashampoo.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16\unins000.exe"
Files installed by Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16
| Program executable: | wo16.exe |
| Name: | Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16 |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\ashampoo\ashampoo winoptimizer 16\wo16.exe |
| MD5: | 32afdf04ff6c92e571c8697c1ea15d0c |
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
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WinOptimizerFW.exe - WinOptimizerFW
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WO_CheckRemove.exe - WO_CheckRemove
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defragwrapper.dll - defragwrapper
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LiveTuner2.exe - LiveTuner2
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EXEDecrypt.exe
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exit.exe
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LiveTunerService.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- WinOptimizerContextHandler32.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {4470C765-160C-4B7E-A1FA-0869B4AFC370}.
- WinOptimizerContextHandler64.dll added as a content menu within Windows Explorer with the class {4470C765-160C-4B7E-A1FA-0869B4AFC370}.
Service
- LiveTunerService.exe runs as a service named 'Ashampoo LiveTuner 2 Service' (WO_LiveService2).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- LiveTuner2.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Ashampoo WinOptimizer Live-Tuner2' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16\LiveTuner2.exe" -TRAY.
How do I remove Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16?
You can uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer 16 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 16, 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 16.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 76%
Win 7 (SP1) 24%
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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 18%
Keep it 82%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
75.76% |
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| Windows 7 |
24.24% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
42.42% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
24.24% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.12% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise N 2... |
3.03% |
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| Windows 10 Enterprise` |
3.03% |
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Geography
90.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.91% |
| Netherlands |
5.45% |
| France |
3.64% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
33.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.52% |
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| Dell |
14.81% |
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| ASUS |
11.11% |
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| Medion |
7.41% |
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| Lenovo |
7.41% |
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| Intel |
3.70% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.70% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
7.41% |
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| Acer Predator G3610 |
3.70% |
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| Acer Predator G3-605 |
3.70% |
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| Acer Extensa 5620 |
3.70% |
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| Acer Aspire V3-772 |
3.70% |
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| Acer Aspire 5535 |
3.70% |
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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