Should I remove PC Pitstop Optimize?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
23% remove it77% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #35,577
United States Rank #23,092
Reach 0.0033%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 106.07 days
1082.76 days >
Average installed length: 568.91 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.5.14.0 |
70.77% |
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| 1.5.12.2 |
3.08% |
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| 1.5.12.1 |
10.77% |
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| 1.5.11.3 |
6.15% |
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| 1.5.11.2 |
4.62% |
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| 1.5.10.8 |
4.62% |
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PC Pitstop Optimize 1.5
What is PC Pitstop Optimize?
This is a PC optimization program that is supposed to increase the speed of computer by removing invalid entries the computer's registry. The trial version will perform a scan and identify issues while the user will need to unlock the software for a yearly auto-renewing subscription charge.
About (from PC Pitstop)
The more you use your computer, the slower it will get. Run the all-new, free PC Pitstop PC Optimize scan now and in just minutes receive a custom report showing you how to keep your PC running like new. Run free Optimize scan now and identify many common problems that plague most computers. Find out what it takes to g... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 1.5.14.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 4.51 MB (4,733,613 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.pcpitstop.com/store/optimize.asp
Help link: www.pcpitstop.com/faq/Optimize.asp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Optimize\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Optimize\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 4.51 MB
Files installed by PC Pitstop Optimize 1.5
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InstallHelper.dll - PC Pitstop Install Helper
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PCPOptimize.exe - PC Pitstop Optimize
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Reminder.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- PCPOptimize.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PC Pitstop Optimize Scheduler' which loads as C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Optimize\PCPOptimize.exe -boot.
- Reminder.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PCPitstop Optimize Registration Reminder' which loads as C:\Program Files\PCPitstop\Optimize\Reminder.exe.
How do I remove PC Pitstop Optimize?
You can uninstall PC Pitstop Optimize 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 Pitstop Optimize 1.5, 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 Pitstop Optimize.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 49%
Win Vista (SP1) 2%
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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 23%
Keep it 77%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
49.23% |
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| Windows 7 |
27.69% |
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| Windows Vista |
13.85% |
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| Windows 10 |
9.23% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
50.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.90% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
12.90% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.45% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.45% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
6.45% |
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Geography
81.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.05% |
| Turkey |
4.21% |
| Australia |
3.16% |
| Netherlands |
2.11% |
| Canada |
2.11% |
| Brazil |
1.05% |
| France |
1.05% |
| NG |
1.05% |
| DK |
1.05% |
| Italy |
1.05% |
| Saudi Arabia |
1.05% |
| United Kingdom |
1.05% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
24.39% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
24.39% |
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| Toshiba |
14.63% |
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| Intel |
12.20% |
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| GIGABYTE |
9.76% |
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| ASUS |
4.88% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.88% |
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| Compaq |
2.44% |
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| Lenovo |
2.44% |
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Common models |
| TOSHIBA Satellite C855D |
3.92% |
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| Dell Dell DXP051 |
3.92% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L650 |
1.96% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A205 |
1.96% |
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| Compaq-Presario FJ379AA-A... |
1.96% |
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| ATI___ AWRDACPI |
1.96% |
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About (from PC Pitstop LLC)
In 2004, PC Pitstop introduced its first PC optimization software called Optimize.
Publisher URL: www.pcpitstop.com