Startup details - Ashampoo Core Tuner (ct.exe)

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Startup program entry details:

Ashampoo Core Tuner (ct.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

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Description:

Ashampoo® Core Tuner - a utility which helps you to get the most out of a multi-processor (or dual core) computer. "For instant results you just need to select Auto-Optimize to optimize all the programs you are running or Boost to give more power to a single program." This entry loads Core Tuner with Windows (required if you use any optimized profiles) and gives System Tray access

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

Key(s): HKLM\Run
Name: Ashampoo Core Tuner
Data: "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Core Tuner\ct.exe" -TRAY

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

Startup Item (XP): ct
Startup Item (Vista/7): Ashampoo Core Tuner
Command: "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Core Tuner\ct.exe" -TRAY

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

Name: Ashampoo Core Tuner
Startup Value: "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Core Tuner\ct.exe" -TRAY

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ashampoo Core Tuner] "C:\Program Files\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Core Tuner\ct.exe" -TRAY
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ashampoo Core Tuner] "C:\Programme\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Core Tuner\ct.exe" -TRAY
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ashampoo Core Tuner] "C:\Archivos de programa\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Core Tuner\ct.exe" -TRAY
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ashampoo Core Tuner] "C:\Programmi\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Core Tuner\ct.exe" -TRAY

Other information:

File location: %ProgramFiles%\Ashampoo\Ashampoo Core Tuner
File properties "Description": Ashampoo Core Tuner
Purpose: Optimization utility
Program disable option: Own autostart manager & Options → Other Settings → deselect "Start this program with Windows (necessary for using profiles)"
Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop & Quick Launch (both optional)
Vendor/Publisher: Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
Product(s): Ashampoo Core Tuner
Tested: Yes

Note:

%ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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