Optimum PC Boost

Optimum PC Boost

Known Malware

by OptiSoft LLC

What is Optimum PC Boost?

Optimum PC Boost is software application developed by OptiSoft LLC. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 54.24% of installations running this operating system. Optimum PC Boost's installer is typically 2.00 MB in size and installs around 6 files. The most common release is 2.0.1 with 28.81% of all installations currently using this version.

Optimum PC Boost is most popular in the United States with 96.92% of installations residing in this country.

Optimum PC Boost adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.

About Optimum PC Boost?

Optimum PC Boost is a comprehensive PC optimization and registry cleaning utility developed by SysTweak. This software conducts a thorough scan of the user's computer to identify potential registry errors. However, it is important to note that some of these errors may be inaccurate or exaggerated. In order to address these errors, users are required to purchase a yearly subscription. It is worth mentioning that Optimum PC Boost is often bundled with 3rd-party download managers such as Perion's ClientConnect monetization bundle. Users should exercise caution when downloading software to ensure that they are aware of all bundled components.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Optimum PC Boost.

OptimumPCBoost.exe (MD5: 3974248ff1c32badbc7885e4cd3b698b) has been flagged by 3 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Dr.Web Program.Unwanted.77
Symantec OptimumPcBoost
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R047H05GR14

Software Behaviors

Scheduled tasks:
  • chkact.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Optimum_Protect' (runs daily at 6:41 PM).
  • OptimumPCBoost.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Optimum_Daily' (runs daily at 6:26 PM).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:
  • OptimumPCBoost.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Optimum_LogOn.

Software Details

URL:
https://www.optimumpcboost.com
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Optimum PC Boost\
Uninstaller:
msiexec.exe /x {FFB8DD12-257E-4A33-BCED-C56ACFB5D022}
Size:
2.00 MB
Language:
English

Optimum PC Boost Executable Details

Primary executable:
OptimumPCBoost.exe
Name:
Optimum PC Boost
Path:
C:\Program Files\Optimum PC Boost\OptimumPCBoost.exe
MD5:
3974248ff1c32badbc7885e4cd3b698b
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Optimum PC Boost
File Type Filename MD5
DLL
65bab25e5bbd9bbe7f1e957e776858f6
DLL
454273739eb2d0f5d01fe1fb03b38555
DLL
8a0cb90675f8753841db40b60493953a
DLL
6351ce60a355e36a1842edc3a8337739
EXE
7a084225c043826ff73faa5fea31f461
EXE
3974248ff1c32badbc7885e4cd3b698b