Should I block it?

45%
45% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

1.0.0.9 50.00%
1.0.0.9 5.56%
1.0.0.9 5.56%
1.0.0.9 5.56%
1.0.0.9 27.78%
1.0.0.9 5.56%
(Note, Xportsoft Technologies publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)

StartApps.exe

Boosting for Main Application by Xportsoft Technologies (Signed)

Remove StartApps.exe
Version:   1.0.0.9
MD5:   5f24e809c05786f6a17768592e9fca2b
SHA1:   671a94bcd64ad2bab4d63ff53fc9f0a3ac10061d
SHA256:   1cabd96c8bc038b1e697c94ea204e235e113f5f0e477c1f3e9b35776b05b48dc

Overview

startapps.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). This is typically installed with the program PC Optimizer Pro published by PC Optimizer Pro, Inc.. The file is digitally signed by Xportsoft Technologies which was issued by the COMODO CA Limited certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:startapps.exe
Publisher:Xportsoft Technologies
Product name:Boosting for Main Application
Description:Starting up the applicaiton
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\pc optimizer pro\startapps.exe
File version:1.0.0.9
Size:425.27 KB (435,480 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Xportsoft Technologies
Authority (CA):COMODO CA Limited
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
PC Optimizer Pro, Inc.
  53% remove
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.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'PC Optimizer Pro' → "C:\Program Files\PC Optimizer Pro\StartApps.exe" "C:\Program Files\PC Optimizer Pro\PCOptimizerPro.exe -w32"
Scheduled tasks
  • The job 'PC Optimizer Pro Updates' runs weekly in the path '\PC Optimizer Pro Updates'
  • The task 'PC Optimizer Pro startups' runs on logon in the path '\PC Optimizer Pro startups'
  • The job 'PC Optimizer Pro Scan' runs weekly in the path '\PC Optimizer Pro Scan'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\PC Optimizer Pro Updates.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\PC Optimizer Pro startups.job'
  • Entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\PC Optimizer Pro Scan.job'
  • Entry path '\PC Optimizer Pro startups'
  • Entry path '\PC Optimizer Pro Scan'
  • Entry path '\PC Optimizer Pro Updates'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path 'C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\PC Optimizer Pro startups.job'
  • Login entry path '\PC Optimizer Pro startups'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 44.44%
Microsoft Windows XP 27.78%
Windows 7 Professional 22.22%
Windows 7 Ultimate N 5.56%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 88.89% of Boosting for Main Application.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Lenovo 100.00%
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