Auslogics BoostSpeed

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]

Independent tests

Auslogics BoostSpeed software received the Editor's Pick award from several software distributing and reviewing websites, including DownloadPipe,[5] Brothersoft,[6] Software.Informer,[7] Free Downloads Center.[8] It has been reviewed by computer experts from a number of industry magazines and websites, such as the online CNet,[9] PC World, SoftwareCrew, as well as printed editions – Windows Vista: the Official Magazine,[10] Computer Buyer,[11] PC Advisor,[12] Computer Shopper,[13] Micro Mart.[14] 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 to get up to date 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."[15]

In the independent tests performed by 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 lag and increasing frame rate.[16]

Antivirus Detections

Auslogics BoostSpeed now gets flagged by major antivirus software not because of the features of the program, but because of the model not giving user choice to try the program.

Present Day Alternatives

There are a few present day alternatives which offer user choice and more features than Auslogics BoostSpeed, including:

References
  1. "Auslogics listing in Intel Software Partner program". Intel.com.
  2. "Auslogics BoostSpeed offers multilingual support". 24-7PressRelease.com.
  3. "Auslogics BoostSpeed version 5 added new languages". download.cnet.com.
  4. "ZOTAC announces release of Boost XL". Zotac.com.
  5. "Editor's Pick award from DownloadPipe". DownloadPipe.com.
  6. "Editor's Pick award from Brothersoft". Brothersoft.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-24. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
  7. "Editor's Pick award from Software Informer". Software.informer.com.
  8. "Freedownloadscenter.com review of Auslogics BoostSpeed". Freedownloadscenter.com.
  9. "CNet review of Auslogics BoostSpeed". CNet.com.
  10. Windows Vista: the Official Magazine, issue 27, p. 6.
  11. Computer Buyer, issue 211, p. 76.
  12. PC Advisor, issue 159, p. 96.
  13. Computer Shopper, April 2009, p. 160.
  14. Micro Mart, issue 1035, p. 56.
  15. The Ultimate Guide to Windows Vista. Dennis Publishing. 2008. ISBN 978-1-906372-41-5.
  16. "Asiasoft tests Auslogics BoostSpeed". Asiasoft. Archived from the original on 2012-04-12.
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