Auslogics BoostSpeed is a computer software that provides a suite of utilities designed to enhance the performance of a user's Windows-based computer. The program aims to accelerate, optimize and clean the system, including fixing registry errors, removing redundant files and entries,
defragmenting disks and registry, and improving internet connectivity. Additionally, it can customize Windows settings to suit specific computer configurations to enhance internet speed and reduce startup and shutdown times. Auslogics BoostSpeed is primarily designed for use on
Microsoft Windows
Windows is a group of several proprietary graphical operating system families developed and marketed by Microsoft. Each family caters to a certain sector of the computing industry. For example, Windows NT for consumers, Windows Server for serv ...
operating systems.
Publisher
Auslogics is a software company based in Australia that specializes in developing maintenance software for computers running on the Microsoft Windows operating system. The company's product line includes Auslogics BoostSpeed and
Auslogics Disk Defrag
Auslogics Disk Defrag is a freemium software application for Microsoft Windows intended to defragment files and folders on a hard drive, consolidate free space and optimize file placement using different criteria. It is available in both a free ...
. In 2009, Auslogics collaborated with
Sony Vaio to develop a component of the Sony Vaio Care software, which is pre-installed on Vaio laptops and desktop PCs. Auslogics also achieved Premier Elite Partner status in the
Intel
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Software Partner Program in 2011.
History
Auslogics BoostSpeed 3 was the first official version of the software, as previous iterations were deemed by the developers to require further work. Initially, it provided limited computer optimization options but expanded to offer 18 utilities integrated into one computer maintenance suite by version 5.2.0.0. Additionally, the program's publisher made it available in various languages, gradually adding more languages over time.
Macau-based hardware manufacturer
ZOTAC includes Auslogics BoostSpeed in its ZOTAC Boost XL software bundle, which is supplied with ZOTAC's mini-comput
Antivirus Detections
Auslogics BoostSpeed is flagged by
Malwarebytes
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as a
Potentially Unwanted Program
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, due to software features already implemented into Windows, and the software's use of
registry cleaners, a method discoraged by
Microsoft
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.
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Computer system optimization software