What is SpeedChecker

SpeedChecker – is a typical browser extension, which is classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). It can be integrated in browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Authors of this adware say, that SpeedChecker shows user his internet parameters, for example download/upload speed, NET Status, ping to different servers. But SpeedChecker generates and displays many advertisements, like banners, pop-ups, in-text links, coupons and targeted videos. Clicking on those advertisements redirects user to malicious websites. We don’t recommend you to hold this application on your computer.

How is SpeedChecker installed on my PC?

As many malware, SpeedChecker can be installed on users PC, using “bundling” method. Malicious programs bind to free software, and get installed with this freeware. To prevent this, first of all don’t download unknown software from “freedownload” type websites. It is recommended to download license software from official websites. Secondly, inspect every step of installation, so you may find installation point of unwanted program. SpeedChecker also may be downloaded from different sources with media or document files.

How to remove SpeedChecker?

You can remove SpeedChecker from your PC, using specific removal tools, like Norton and Stronghold AntiMalware. You also can read manual removal guide and delete this adware by yourself.

Recommended Solution:

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Alternative Solution:

Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as SpeedChecker.

 

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Manual SpeedChecker Removal Guide

Windows 7:

1. Click the Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Click Uninstall a program (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Category);
   Click Programs and Features (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Icons);
4. Find programs possibly related to SpeedChecker;
5. Click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.);
2. Enter control panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel;
3. Under View by:, select Large Icons, and then tap or click Programs and features;
4. Find programs possibly related to SpeedChecker;
5. Tap or click the program, and then tap or click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows XP:

1. Click Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Double-click Add or Remove Programs;
4. Find programs possibly related to SpeedChecker and Click it;
5. Click to Remove;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Google Chrome:

You can skip steps 1-3 point by typing “chrome://settings/” in address bar.

1. Open Google Chrome;
2. Click on Options Icon or press Alt+E, Alt+F;
3. Click Settings;
4. Click Extensions;
5. Find SpeedChecker;
6. Click on bin icon to remove extension.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

You can skip steps 1-2 by typing “about:addons” in address bar or pressing Shift+Ctrl+A.

1. Open Mozilla Firefox;
2. Press Alt+T or Click Tools on the top of the browser;
3. Click Add-ons;
4. Click Extensions;
5. Find SpeedChecker;
6. Click Disable or Remove.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer;
2. Press Alt+T, or Click on Gear Icon in the right-top corner;
3. Click Manage Add-ons;
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions;
5. Find SpeedChecker and Click Disable ;
6. Click More information button;
7. Click Remove

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Conclusion

SpeedChecker – is an adware, that poses as browser helper object. But it only distracts you from your work or rest. There is why we recommend you to remove SpeedChecker.