Should I remove Disk-Speedup?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
56% remove it44% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 3.3.100.16872 |
20.00% |
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| 3.3.1.16619 |
80.00% |
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Disk-Speedup
from SUPER TUNEUP TECHNOLOGIES LLP
Overview
Disk-Speedup is a software program developed by SUPER TUNEUP TECHNOLOGIES LLP. The most common release is 3.3.1.16619, 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. The primary executable is named dsu.exe. The setup package generally installs about 31 files and is usually about 29.29 MB (30,707,627 bytes). 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 76% of users of Disk-Speedup come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Norway.
- Malware detected in the program
- Adds a background Windows Service
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Disk-Speedup.
| dsu.exe (9c55ead39cce7dec5774c1570fcd36f3) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| AVG |
2016.0.3015 |
Generic |
| Bkav FE |
1.3.0.6979 |
W32.HfsAdware |
| Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0228 |
Program.Unwanted.570 |
| ESET-NOD32 |
9.11985 |
a variant of Win32/Systweak.C potentially unwanted |
| Fortinet FortiGate |
8/16/2015 |
Riskware/Systweak |
| Panda Antivirus |
15.08.16.07 |
PUP/Systweak |
| Symantec |
8/16/2015 rev. 1 |
Trojan.Gen |
Program details
Displayed publisher: Disk-Speedup
URL: www.systweak.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Disk Speedup\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Disk Speedup\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 29.29 MB
Files installed by Disk-Speedup
| Program executable: | dsu.exe (Malware detected) |
| Name: | Disk Speedup |
| Disk Speedup - Disk SpeedUp |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\disk speedup\dsu.exe |
| MD5: | 9c55ead39cce7dec5774c1570fcd36f3 |
Additional files:
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DSUDefragSrv64.exe (by Systweak, (www.systweak.com)) - Systweak Disk Speedup (Disk Speedup - Defrag Service)
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SSDPTstub.exe (by Systweak Software) - Systweak Support Dock
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AsInvoker.exe (by Systweak Software) - Disk Speedup (Disk Speedup - UAC Launcher)
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asores.dll
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DSUDefragServiceManager.exe - Disk Speedup - Install Helper
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DSUDefragSrv.exe
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DSUHelper.dll
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dsusys.dll
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HighestAvailable.exe
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KillDSUProcesses.exe
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RequireAdministrator.exe
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dsuasp.exe (by Systweak Inc) - ASP
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dsub4u.exe - b4u
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asohtm.dll
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
2 Services
- DSUDefragSrv.exe runs as a service named 'DSUDiskOptimizer' (DSUDiskOptimizer).
- DSUDefragSrv64.exe runs as a service named 'DSUDiskOptimizer' (DSUDiskOptimizer).
How do I remove Disk-Speedup?
You can uninstall Disk-Speedup 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 Disk-Speedup, 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 Disk-Speedup.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win Vista (SP2) 10%
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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 56%
Keep it 44%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
40.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
10.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
30.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
10.00% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
10.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.00% |
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Geography
76.19% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
76.19% |
| France |
4.76% |
| Norway |
4.76% |
| Greece |
4.76% |
| Spain |
4.76% |
| United Kingdom |
4.76% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
44.44% |
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| Sony |
22.22% |
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| Dell |
11.11% |
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| Acer |
11.11% |
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| Toshiba |
11.11% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA PORTEGE R700 |
12.50% |
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| Sony VPCL14S1E |
12.50% |
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| Sony VPCEH14FM |
12.50% |
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| Sony SVS1311H3EW |
12.50% |
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| HP-Pavilion RR797AA-ABF m... |
12.50% |
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| Hewlett-Packard p6-2120 |
12.50% |
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