What is LiveTuner2.exe?

LiveTuner2.exe is a software component of Ashampoo WinOptimizer by Ashampoo Development. It is part of the Ashampoo Live-Tuner Client, which is included in the Ashampoo WinOptimizer package. The executable is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 14 directory.

Ashampoo WinOptimizer is a system optimization tool designed to improve the performance of your computer. The LiveTuner component, specifically, works to accelerate the start of applications and the response speed of your system. It does this by optimizing the priority of processes, ensuring that system resources are allocated efficiently.

LiveTuner2.exe is needed if you are using Ashampoo WinOptimizer and want to take advantage of the Live-Tuner feature. It helps to improve the overall performance of your computer, making applications run smoother and faster.

While LiveTuner2.exe is not inherently harmful, it may not be necessary for all users. If you do not use Ashampoo WinOptimizer, or if you do not find the Live-Tuner feature beneficial, you may choose to remove it. Like any software, it can potentially be exploited by malicious software, so if you suspect that it has been compromised, it would be wise to remove it.

You should not remove LiveTuner2.exe on its own, but you could uninstall the entire Ashampoo WinOptimizer software to ensure that all components are properly removed.

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LiveTuner2.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with LiveTuner2 — LiveTuner2.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as Ashampoo Live-Tuner Client belongs to software Ashampoo WinOptimizer (version 14, 11 v.) by Ashampoo Development GmbH & Co. KG (www.ashampoo.com).

Description: LiveTuner2.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The LiveTuner2.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (mainly C:\Program Files (x86)\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 14\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 4,164,944 bytes (13% of all occurrences), 4,507,552 bytes and 14 more variants.
The LiveTuner2.exe file is not a Windows system file. The file has a digital signature. The file is a Verisign signed file. The program is not visible. The application has no file description. LiveTuner2.exe is able to monitor applications, record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 31% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: The software publisher Ashampoo provides direct support (www.ashampoo.com/support) and update information (www.ashampoo.com). You could uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer 25 or Ashampoo WinOptimizer 14 software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).

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If LiveTuner2.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 72% dangerous. The file size is 6,532,456 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. The file has a digital signature. The LiveTuner2.exe file is not a Windows core file. LiveTuner2.exe is able to monitor applications, manipulate other programs and record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant: The software publisher Ashampoo provides direct support (ashampoo.com). You could uninstall Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).
If LiveTuner2.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 10% dangerous. The file size is 3,611,552 bytes. The program has a visible window. The icon on the Windows taskbar is hidden. There is no information about the author of the file. The file is a Verisign signed file. The LiveTuner2.exe file is digitally signed. The file is not a Windows system file. LiveTuner2.exe is able to manipulate other programs, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant: The software publisher Ashampoo provides direct support (www.ashampoo.com/support) and update information (www.ashampoo.com). You could uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer 15 software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as LiveTuner2.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the LiveTuner2.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

a component of AShampoo Live Tuner. Live Tuner helps accelerate the launching of programs and apps: it can speed up your system; I use it on most of my PC's.
Randy Bell (further information)

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briegel

Not essential, but may speed up some systems a little.It also handles Autoclean functions of Ashampoo Winoptimiser to keep browsing data from getting too large.
Mike

Summary: Average user rating of LiveTuner2.exe: based on 4 votes with 3 user comments. One user thinks LiveTuner2.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.

Best practices for resolving LiveTuner2 issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with LiveTuner2. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the LiveTuner2.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

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