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Should I Remove Speed Checker?
Speed Checker is an application developed by Virtue Interactive Ltd. and designed to allow computer users keep track of their Internet speed. Although this may seem like an authentic and useful function, you should keep in mind that it is not advisable to interact with Speed Checker as it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program. It is important to stay away from such programs because can do you more harm rather than benefit you in any way.
How did I get infected with?
The main reason why Speed Checker is considered to be unreliable is because of the way it enters users’ computers. The application gets installed on the web browsers without permission from the user with the help of a suspicious marketing method known as software bundling. Using this distribution method, the undesirable program infiltrates the system by attaching its installer to the installer of a freeware program you might want to download. This means that by installing a free application you also receive a few other unknown ones. To prevent this from happening, always go through the license agreement of each program so that you know what to expect of it.
Why is this dangerous?
As soon as it gets installed on the system, Speed Checker starts producing multiple online advertisements in the form of pop-ups, web banners, in-text ads, and so on. Please note that these could pose certain threats to your virtual security because they belong to third parties. Clicking on the ads may lead you to potentially dangerous websites where you might be urged to install more unwanted applications or even malware. Furthermore, Speed Checker will monitor your browsing activity and will record information related to your web usage. Delete the program now to stop its intrusive activity and prevent problems with your virtual security.
Speed Checker Uninstall Procedure.
Windows XP:
- Open the Windows Start Menu from the Task Bar and click on the Control Panel.
- click on Add or Remove Programs.
- Choose Speed Checker, click on it and select Remove.
Windows Vista/7:
- Click on the Start icon on the Task Bar.
- Click on Control Panel and choose Programs (Uninstall a program).
- Right-click on the Speed Checker program and select Uninstall.
Windows 8:
- Right-click on the Metro User Interface screen to open a pane and select All apps.
- Select the Control Panel in the Apps menu and then click on Uninstall a program.
- Find the Speed Checker program, right-click on it and select Uninstall.
