What is Ashampoo WinOptimizer?
By Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
What is it?
Ashampoo WinOptimizer is registry cleaner utility whose purported purpose is to remove redundant items from the Windows registry. Ashampoo WinOptimizer automates the process of looking for invalid entries, missing file references or broken links within the registry and resolving or removing them. The necessity and usefulness of registry cleaners is a controversial topic, with experts in disagreement over their benefits.
Why should I uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer?
Unless you are actively using the Ashampoo WinOptimizer it should be disabled from running as it utilizes needed system resources even when your PC is idled. It is configured to auto start and run in the background when your PC boots. It is recommended if you want to continue running Ashampoo WinOptimizer, you should only use it on demand and start it manually when needed.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\ashampoo\ashampoo winoptimizer 8\\
Description from Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG“Ashampoo WinOptimizer Free is out now and available for free. With the reliability of 11 years of experience, Ashampoo WinOptimizer Free makes Windows maintenance fast and easy. It keeps your Windows computer running as fast and smoothly as on the first day you bought it. In addition to efficient Windows maintenance you also get a whole suite of powerful, easy-to-use tools that enable you to configure and tune your Windows computer so that it works exactly the way you want it to.”
Publisher about URL: http://www.ashampoo.com
Files installed by Ashampoo WinOptimizer
- 3DChartMu.ocx
- ash_inet2.dll
- ashampoo_nLang_Editor.exe
- Ashampoo_nLang3_Editor.exe
- ContextHandler.dll
- defragwrapper.dll
- DeleteUserData.exe
- DfSdkS32.exe
- DfSdkS64.exe
- EXEDecrypt.exe
- exit_WO6.exe
- exit_WO8.exe
- exit_WO9.exe
- gdiplus.dll
- LiveTuner.exe
- LiveTunerService.exe
- rmchart.dll
- sqlite3.dll
- undelete.dll
- unins000.exe
- Uninstaller.exe
- updateMediator.exe
- VisualStyler.exe
- WinOptimizerContextHandler32.dll
- WinOptimizerContextHandler64.dll
- WinOptimizerFW.exe
- WO_CheckRemove.exe
- WO8.exe
- WO9.exe
- WOFree.exe
- WOFreeFW.exe
Other programs by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
- Ashampoo UnInstaller
- Ashampoo Registry Cleaner
Files installed by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
- ashsnap.exe (Ashampoo Snap by Ashampoo GmbH & Co KG)
- uiwatcher.exe (ashampoo UnInstaller Watcher by ashampoo GmbH & Co KG)
How to Automatically Uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon 

in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button
, this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called Ashampoo WinOptimizer by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well Ashampoo WinOptimizer performs on your PC.)

Ashampoo WinOptimizer by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall
button and Boost will completely remove Ashampoo WinOptimizer from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Ashampoo WinOptimizer from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select Ashampoo WinOptimizer from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select Ashampoo WinOptimizer from the list of programs and click Remove.