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'''Auslogics BoostSpeed''' is a software application presented as a bundle of software utilities intended to speed up, optimize and clean the user's computer, fix registry errors, improve Internet performance, remove unneeded files and entries, and [[Defragmentation|defragment]] the disks and the registry. The program can also adjust Windows settings to match a specific computer configuration with the intent to improve Internet speed and reduce computer startup and shutdown time. The program is intended for use on computers that run the [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]] operating system.
{{Infobox software
| title = Auslogics BoostSpeed
| developer = Auslogics Software Pty Ltd.
| operating system = Microsoft Windows
| website = https://www.auslogics.com/en/software/boost-speed/
}}
 
[[File:Auslogics_BoostSpeed.png|thumb|right]]
'''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, [[Defragmentation|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 [[Software:Microsoft Windows|Microsoft Windows]] operating systems.
 
==Publisher==
==Publisher==
The program is published by Auslogics, an Australian-based company that specializes in maintenance software for computers that run the Microsoft Windows operating system. Started in 2008, the company products include Auslogics BoostSpeed and Auslogics Disk Defrag. In 2009 the company partnered with Sony Vaio to develop part of the Sony Vaio Care software installed on the Vaio laptops and desktop PC's. As of 2011, Auslogics has the Premier Elite Partner status in the [[Company:Intel|Intel]] Software Partner Program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://software.intel.com/partner/search-detail?companyguid=432d077c-935e-e011-95a1-0050568d2e6c|title=Auslogics listing in Intel Software Partner program|publisher=Intel.com}}</ref>
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. 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 [[Company:Intel|Intel]] Software Partner Program in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://software.intel.com/partner/search-detail?companyguid=432d077c-935e-e011-95a1-0050568d2e6c|title=Auslogics listing in Intel Software Partner program|publisher=Intel.com}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Auslogics BoostSpeed 3 was the first official release of the program, as prior versions were deemed by their developers as requiring more work to be done. It started out with limited computer optimization options and expanded to include 18 utilities combined into one computer maintenance suite in version 5.2.0.0. The publisher also made the program available in different languages, with more languages being added from version to version.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/auslogics-boostspeed-offers-multilingual-support-177942.php|title=Auslogics BoostSpeed offers multilingual support|publisher=24-7PressRelease.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-BoostSpeed/3000-2094_4-11643042.html|title=Auslogics BoostSpeed version 5 added new languages|publisher=download.cnet.com}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/auslogics-boostspeed-offers-multilingual-support-177942.php|title=Auslogics BoostSpeed offers multilingual support|publisher=24-7PressRelease.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-BoostSpeed/3000-2094_4-11643042.html|title=Auslogics BoostSpeed version 5 added new languages|publisher=download.cnet.com}}</ref>
 
[[Company:ZOTAC|ZOTAC]], a Macau-based hardware manufacturer, included Auslogics BoostSpeed in its [[Company:ZOTAC#ZOTAC Boost XL software bundle|ZOTAC Boost XL]] software bundle, which is supplied with ZOTAC's mini-computers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=522%3Azotac-announces-boost-xl-software-bundle-for-platforms&catid=1&Itemid=268&lang=en|title= ZOTAC announces release of Boost XL|publisher=Zotac.com}}</ref>
 
==Independent tests==
Auslogics BoostSpeed software received the Editor's Pick award from several software distributing and reviewing websites, including
DownloadPipe,<ref name="Editor’s Pick from DownloadPipe">{{cite web|url=http://auslogics-boostspeed.downloadpipe.com/Auslogics-BoostSpeed-1534583.html|title= Editor’s Pick award from DownloadPipe|publisher=DownloadPipe.com}}</ref> Brothersoft,<ref name="Editor’s Pick from Brothersoft">{{cite web|url=http://www.brothersoft.com/auslogics-boostspeed-35224.html|title=Editor’s Pick award from Brothersoft|publisher=Brothersoft.com|access-date=2012-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524221603/http://www.brothersoft.com/auslogics-boostspeed-35224.html|archive-date=2012-05-24|url-status=dead}}</ref> Software.Informer,<ref name="Editor’s Pick from Software Informer">{{cite web|url=http://auslogics-boostspeed.software.informer.com/awards/|title= Editor’s Pick award from Software Informer|publisher=Software.informer.com}}</ref> Free Downloads Center.<ref name="Freedownloadscenter.com review of Auslogics BoostSpeed">{{cite web |url=http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Utilities/System_Maintenance_and_Repair_Utilities/Auslogics_BoostSpeed_Review.html |title= Freedownloadscenter.com review of Auslogics BoostSpeed |publisher=Freedownloadscenter.com}}</ref> It has been reviewed by computer experts from a number of industry magazines and websites, such as the online CNet,<ref name="CNet review of Auslogics BoostSpeed">{{cite web |url=http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-BoostSpeed/3000-2094_4-10358299.html
|title=CNet review of Auslogics BoostSpeed |publisher=CNet.com}}</ref> PC World, SoftwareCrew, as well as printed editions – Windows Vista: the Official Magazine,<ref>''Windows Vista: the Official Magazine'', issue 27, p. 6.</ref> Computer Buyer,<ref>''Computer Buyer'', issue 211, p. 76.</ref> PC Advisor,<ref>''PC Advisor'', issue 159, p. 96.</ref> Computer Shopper,<ref>''Computer Shopper'', April 2009, p. 160.</ref> Micro Mart.<ref>''Micro Mart'', issue 1035, p. 56.</ref> Most give it their highest mark pointing out the program's advantages, including the large number of computer system optimization tools included in one suite, its small size, its high speed and ease of use for inexperienced customers.


Among the disadvantages mentioned in online reviews are the limited functionality of the application's trial version and, again, the large number of tools, which requires a user to spend some time familiarizing with the application.


The Ultimate Guide to Windows Vista book published in 2008 recommends using Auslogics BoostSpeed to optimize Windows-based systems saying that "Tests showed an impressive performance improvement on a 4-year old laptop and its optimization techniques should work for a much newer computer, too."<ref>{{cite book|title=''The Ultimate Guide to Windows Vista''|publisher=Dennis Publishing|year=2008|isbn=1-906372-41-1}}</ref>
Macau-based hardware manufacturer [[Company:ZOTAC|ZOTAC]] includes Auslogics BoostSpeed in its ZOTAC Boost XL software bundle, which is supplied with ZOTAC's mini-comput<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=522%3Azotac-announces-boost-xl-software-bundle-for-platforms&catid=1&Itemid=268&lang=en|title= ZOTAC announces release of Boost XL|publisher=Zotac.com}}</ref>


In the independent tests performed by [[Company:Asiasoft|Asiasoft]] Online, an Asian publisher of Massively Multiplayer Online Games, Auslogics BoostSpeed improved the gaming experience on test systems by speeding up game launching, eliminating lags and increasing frame rate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiasoftsea.com/news/read/tests_of_auslogics_boostspeed_for_improving_gaming_experience/ |title=Asiasoft tests Auslogics BoostSpeed |publisher=Asiasoft |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412022921/http://www.asiasoftsea.com/news/read/tests_of_auslogics_boostspeed_for_improving_gaming_experience |archivedate=2012-04-12 }}</ref>
== Antivirus Detections ==
Auslogics BoostSpeed is flagged by [[Software:Malwarebytes|Malwarebytes]] as a [[Potentially unwanted program|Potentially Unwanted Program]], due to software features already implemented into Windows, and the software's use of [[Registry cleaner|registry cleaners]], a method discoraged by [[Company:Microsoft|Microsoft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=PUP.Optional.AuslogicsBoostSpeed |url=https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/pup-optional-auslogicsboostspeed |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=Malwarebytes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Microsoft support policy for the use of registry cleaning utilities - Microsoft Support |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-support-policy-for-the-use-of-registry-cleaning-utilities-0485f4df-9520-3691-2461-7b0fd54e8b3a |access-date=2023-07-31 |website=support.microsoft.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:58, 31 March 2024

Auslogics BoostSpeed
Developer(s)Auslogics Software Pty Ltd.
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Websitehttps://www.auslogics.com/en/software/boost-speed/
Auslogics BoostSpeed.png

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 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. 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 Software Partner Program in 2011.[1]

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.[2][3]


Macau-based hardware manufacturer ZOTAC includes Auslogics BoostSpeed in its ZOTAC Boost XL software bundle, which is supplied with ZOTAC's mini-comput[4]

Antivirus Detections

Auslogics BoostSpeed is flagged by Malwarebytes as a Potentially Unwanted Program, due to software features already implemented into Windows, and the software's use of registry cleaners, a method discoraged by Microsoft.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Auslogics listing in Intel Software Partner program". Intel.com. http://software.intel.com/partner/search-detail?companyguid=432d077c-935e-e011-95a1-0050568d2e6c. 
  2. ↑ "Auslogics BoostSpeed offers multilingual support". 24-7PressRelease.com. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/auslogics-boostspeed-offers-multilingual-support-177942.php. 
  3. ↑ "Auslogics BoostSpeed version 5 added new languages". download.cnet.com. http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-BoostSpeed/3000-2094_4-11643042.html. 
  4. ↑ "ZOTAC announces release of Boost XL". Zotac.com. http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=522%3Azotac-announces-boost-xl-software-bundle-for-platforms&catid=1&Itemid=268&lang=en. 
  5. ↑ "PUP.Optional.AuslogicsBoostSpeed" (in en). https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/pup-optional-auslogicsboostspeed. 
  6. ↑ "Microsoft support policy for the use of registry cleaning utilities - Microsoft Support". https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-support-policy-for-the-use-of-registry-cleaning-utilities-0485f4df-9520-3691-2461-7b0fd54e8b3a. 



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