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Can’t Remove InternetSpeedTracker? This page includes detailed InternetSpeedTracker Removal instructions!
The InternetSpeedTracker app is promoted as a tool that measures your Internet Connection speed. It is also supposed to help you boost your connectivity speed. Yet, in reality, it does exactly the opposite. This app is a type of malware. The InternetSpeedTracker utility is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). This means that the app has functions you are not aware of. Following a successful installation, the PUP takes control of your web browser. It replaces your preferable homepage, as well as your default search engine. From this point onward, every ad you are exposed to is provided by the PUP. With this utility on board, you will see a lot of commercials. It injects dozens and dozens of adverts on every website you open; redirects your browser to sponsored third-party pages. It can also open pop-ups and pause your online videos. When you click on these commercials, the furtive app will generate revenue. The thing is, you won’t click on just any advert, will you? The PUP’s owners have found a solution. Their creation spies on your online activities and bases its ads on the collected data. Thus, if you enter “sneakers” into some search engine, you will be presented with ads for sports shoes. The InternetSpeedTracker PUP turns your web browser into a spying device. It knows which websites you visit, what search inquiries you make, the links you follow, the videos you watch. Even the Incognito mode of your browser cannot hide you from the PUP. Your online activities are recorded and analyzed. As for the collected data, it is sent to a remote server. Anyone who uses the PUP as an advertising platform can access this data. Do not get your hopes up. With the InternetSpeedTracker PUP on board, you are very likely to get exposed to misleading advertisements!
How did I get infected with InternetSpeedTracker?
The InternetSpeedTracker utility can be downloaded from all browsers’ app stores. Yet, we won’t be surprised if you cannot recall installing this app. The PUP uses stealth installation and a lot of trickery to reach its victims. It usually hitches a ride with other software. Developers often attach extra programs to the payload files of many free apps. If you are not careful, you may install these “bonuses” unintentionally. Whenever you are installing a program, opt for the advanced option in the Setup Wizard. Under it, you will be given the opportunity to deselect all extras. Take your time to read the Terms and Conditions/End User License Agreement. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately. Make sure you know what you are giving your approval to. The InternetSpeedTracker PUP tricked you once. Don’t make the same mistake ever again. Avoid using torrents, download your software from reliable sources only and stay away from suspicious websites.
Why is InternetSpeedTracker dangerous?
The InternetSpeedTracker PUP is extremely annoying. This app can run your browsing experience in seconds. It injects various commercials on every website you open, redirects your web traffic and pauses your online videos. With this utility on board, you cannot get any work done uninterrupted. Furthermore, by carrying out its processes, the PUP actually slows both your computer and internet connection. This furtive utility makes your PC unresponsive and sluggish. If you don’t take immediate measures, your conditions will worsen. With every passing day, the InternetSpeedTracker PUP becomes more and more aggressive. It injects more and more adverts. This utility may cause your browser to freeze and crash frequently. Some older machines may experience system crashes. Keeping this app on board is not worth the trouble. After all, its commercials are not reliable. Anyone willing to spend some money can use the PUP to promote. All sorts of dodgy website promote via this app. In fact, with the PUP on board, you are far more likely to be exposed to scam and misleading websites than to legit ones. So, don’t hesitate. Remove the InternetSpeedTracker PUP as soon as possible!
How Can I Remove InternetSpeedTracker?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the InternetSpeedTracker infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.
- Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
- Locate the process of InternetSpeedTracker.exe and kill it
- Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box
Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
and delete the display Name: InternetSpeedTracker
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the InternetSpeedTracker program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete InternetSpeedTracker folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!