What is TuneUp Utilities 2008?

TuneUp Utilities 2008 is software application developed by TuneUp Software. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows XP with nearly 53.10% of installations running this operating system. TuneUp Utilities 2008's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 96 files. The most common release is 7.0.8007 with 24.68% of all installations currently using this version.

TuneUp Utilities 2008 is most popular in Germany with 28.10% of installations residing in this country.

TuneUp Utilities 2008 adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, TuneUp Utilities 2008 is known to create 6 firewall exceptions to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.

About TuneUp Utilities 2008?

TuneUp Utilities is a comprehensive utility software suite designed to optimize, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows computer systems. The software includes a Status and Recommendations category with four sub-sections: 1-Click Maintenance, Performance Optimizer, Fix Problems, and Live Optimization. The 1-Click Maintenance section conveniently runs multiple routine maintenance tools simultaneously. The Performance Optimizer and Fix Problems utilities offer tips to identify and resolve potential issues and enhance system performance, such as disabling unnecessary visual effects, and removing unused Windows services and programs. Live Optimization aims to improve application responsiveness by adjusting their execution priorities. Additionally, the Turbo Mode, available from the Start Center, temporarily boosts system performance by disabling select Windows services and features, such as Aero themes and visual effects. Similarly, the Economy Mode, also accessible from the Start Center, optimizes system power usage to extend battery life by reducing background programs and CPU power. Furthermore, TuneUp Utilities includes two additional components: TuneUp Drive Defrag for disk defragmentation and TuneUp Repair Wizard for troubleshooting issues. Notably, in the latest version, the disk cleanup function has been integrated into the Start Center under a new Gain Disk Space section, consolidating system maintenance features in a convenient location.

Software Behaviors

Firewall:

winstyler.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2008\WinStyler.exe'.
updatewizard.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2008\UpdateWizard.exe'.
UninstallManager.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2008\UninstallManager.exe'.
Undelete.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2008\Undelete.exe'.
SystemOptimizer.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2008\SystemOptimizer.exe'.
SystemInformation.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2008\SystemInformation.exe'.

Scheduled tasks:

OneClick.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Mantenimiento con 1 clic' (runs weekly on Fridays at 17:15).
OneClickStarter.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Automatic Maintenance' (runs weekly on Fridays at 5:15 PM).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:

OneClickStarter.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Automatic Maintenance.
OneClick.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Maintenance en 1 clic.

Registry entries:

MemOptimizer.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'TuneUp MemOptimizer' and executes as "C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2008\MemOptimizer.exe" autostart.

Software Details

URL:

https://www.tuneup.de

Support:

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Installation path:

C:\Program Files\TuneUp Utilities 2008\

Uninstaller:

MsiExec.exe /I{5888428E-699C-4E71-BF71-94EE06B497DA}

Size:

1.00 MB

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