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Should I remove RegOptimizer?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
41% remove it59% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Fair
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
United States Rank #43,268
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 259.78 days
979.42 days >
Average installed length: 514.61 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.0.0 23.53%
1.0.0 76.47%

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RegOptimizer

What is RegOptimizer?

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 IObit)

RegOptimizer is a fast, efficient and powerful system optimizer that scans every part of your Windows system to detect and fix all issues causing your computer to run slowly, including registry. RegOptimizer Pro removes all the registry errors and invalid shortcuts, delete junk files and so on. In addition, it protects...  Read more

Overview

The most common release is 1.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. 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). The primary executable is named regoptimizer.exe. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 10.56 MB (11,077,519 bytes). The installed file AutoUpdate.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.iobit.com/RegOptimizer.html
Help link: www.iobit.com/support/online.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit\RegOptimizer\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\IObit\RegOptimizer\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 10.56 MB

Program filesFiles installed by RegOptimizer

Program executable:regoptimizer.exe
Name:RegOptimizer
RegOptimizer.exe
Path:C:\Program Files\iobit\regoptimizer\regoptimizer.exe
MD5:56a3971270d965e7a803a487414ab5b9
Additional files:
  • AutoUpdate.exe - RegOptimizer Updater
  • Install.exe
  • UninstallPromote.exe
  • TaskSchedule.dll (by BlueSprig) - Task Scheduler Dynamic Link Library
  • ImPrivacy.dll (by BlueSprig) - Privacy Function Library
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
  • sqlite3.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Scheduled Tasks
  • RegOptimizer.exe is scheduled as a task named 'RegOptimizerAutoCleanIdle' (runs daily at 4:30 PM).
  • AutoUpdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'RegOptimizerAutoUpdate' (runs daily at 11:42 PM).
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • AutoUpdate.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named RegOptimizerLoginCheckUpdate.
  • RegOptimizer.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named RegOptimizerAutoRun.

Program resource utilizationResource utilization averages

RegOptimizer.exe
Memory:16.59 MB
21.09 MB average
Total CPU:0.1091561727%
0.031193% average
Kernel CPU:0.03575545%
0.016088% average
User CPU:0.07340072%
0.015104% average

How do I remove RegOptimizer?

You can uninstall RegOptimizer from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program RegOptimizer, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove RegOptimizer.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 47%
Win XP 6%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 41%
Keep it 59%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 58.82%
Windows Vista 23.53%
Windows 10 11.76%
Windows XP 5.88%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 47.06%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 23.53%
Windows 7 Starter 5.88%
Windows 8 Pro 5.88%
Windows 7 Professional 5.88%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.88%

Distribution by countryGeography

80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 80.00%
  South Africa 4.00%
  Spain 4.00%
  Ireland 4.00%
  Saudi Arabia 4.00%
  United Kingdom 4.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 46.67%
Acer 33.33%
Hewlett-Packard 13.33%
Sony 6.67%
Common models
Sony VGN-NR385E 6.67%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 6.67%
HP 625 6.67%
Gateway NV59 6.67%
Gateway NV55S 6.67%
Dell XPS M1530 6.67%

About (from IObit)

Founded in 2004 by two creative and enthusiastic programmers, IObit is focused on providing consumers with innovative and comprehensive system utilities and security software for superior PC performance and security.
Publisher URL: www.iobit.com

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