{"id":18767,"date":"2014-02-26T05:44:48","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T05:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=18767"},"modified":"2014-02-26T05:44:48","modified_gmt":"2014-02-26T05:44:48","slug":"pc-speed-test-virus-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/pc-speed-test-virus-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; ads (Virus Removal Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>&#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0pop-up ad is a social engineering technique, which is to trick Windows users to install adware or a potentially unwanted program on their computers.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18769 alignright\" title=\"PC Speed Test virus\" alt=\"Picture of PC Speed Test virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/pc-speed-test-virus-removal.jpg\" width=\"210\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/pc-speed-test-virus-removal.jpg 210w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/pc-speed-test-virus-removal-98x300.jpg 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><br \/>\nThe &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; pop-ups happens regardless of the web browser or search engine, and if you are seeing a pop-up from a website saying that a &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; is required, then your computer may be infected with adware or a potentially unwanted program.<br \/>\nThis infection is designed specifically to make money. It generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other dubious sites, and will display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4017478110\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; ad is distributed via adware or other malicious programs. Malicious websites, or legitimate websites that have been compromised, may display this pop-up ads within your web browser.<br \/>\nOn these infected or compromised websites, cyber criminals will display a pop-up box stating that you need to updated or install a piece of software.The text for the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221;pop-up is:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>PC Speed Test<\/strong><br \/>\nYour current speed: C:\/\/user\/desktop\/application\/desk.exe<\/p>\n<p>Your Max speed potential: C:\/\/user\/desktop\/application\/maintaine.com<\/p>\n<p>FIX IT NOW \/ NO THANKS<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you click on the &#8220;Download&#8221; or &#8220;Click to install now&#8221; button, instead of installing an update, you&#8217;ll agree to download an adware or a malicious programs onto your computer.<br \/>\nThe \u201cPC Speed Test\u201d link may install on your computer potentially unwanted programs like: toolbars (Sweet-Page Toolbar, AwesomeHP Toolbar), adware (EnhanceTronic, Feven 1.8, CouponBuddy) or other forms of malware.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad118202281\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>You should <strong>always pay attention when installing software<\/strong> because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; adware. Be very careful what you agree to install.<br \/>\nAlways opt for the custom installation and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don\u2019t trust.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad1507248195\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; Ads (Virus Removal Guide)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; pop-ups from your computer, and any other adware program that may have been installed during the setup process.<br \/>\nPlease perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, <strong>STOP<\/strong> and ask for our assistance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#uninstall\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Uninstall the program responsible for the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; pop-up from your computer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#browser\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; Ads from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#adwcleaner\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; adware from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome with AdwCleaner<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#malwarebytes\"><strong>STEP 4<\/strong>: Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#hitmanpro\"><strong>STEP 5<\/strong>: Double-check for the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; infection with HitmanPro<\/a><\/p><div id=\"mwtad3379411304\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mwtad863109971\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"uninstall\">STEP 1\u00a0: Uninstall the program responsible for the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; pop-up from your computer<\/h2>\n<p>In this first step, we will try to identify and remove any malicious program that might be installed on your computer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To uninstall the malicious program responsible for the <strong>&#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221;<\/strong> pop-up ads from <em>Windows XP<\/em>, <em>Windows Vista<\/em> or <em>Windows 7<\/em>, click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button, then click on the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> menu option.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17506\" title=\"Control Panel in Windows Start Menu\" alt=\"[Image: Control Panel in Windows Start Menu]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/windows-start-menu-control-panel.jpg\" width=\"433\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/windows-start-menu-control-panel.jpg 433w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/windows-start-menu-control-panel-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you are using <strong>Windows 8<\/strong>, simply drag your mouse pointer to the right edge of the screen, select <strong>Search<\/strong> from the list and search for &#8220;<em>control panel<\/em>&#8221; .Or you can <strong>right-click on a bottom left hot corner<\/strong> (formerly known as the Start button) and select <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> from there.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17535\" title=\"Type Control Panel in Windows 8 search box\" alt=\"[Image: Control Panel in Windows 8]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/control-panel-windows-8.jpg\" width=\"489\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/control-panel-windows-8.jpg 489w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/control-panel-windows-8-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the <em>Control Panel<\/em> window opens click on the <strong>Uninstall a program<\/strong> option under <em>Programs<\/em> category. This option is shown by the arrow in the image below. If you are using the <em>Classic View<\/em> of the Control Panel, then you would double-click on the <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong> icon instead.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7203\" title=\"Click on Uninstall a program\" alt=\"[Image: Uninstall a program]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/uninstall-a-program-windows.jpg\" width=\"557\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/uninstall-a-program-windows.jpg 557w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/uninstall-a-program-windows-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong> or the <strong>Uninstall a Program<\/strong> screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and uninstall <strong>RightSaver<\/strong>, <strong>SafeSaver<\/strong>, <strong>DP1815<\/strong>, <strong>Video Player<\/strong>, <strong>Convert Files for Free<\/strong>, <strong>Plus-HD 1.3<\/strong>, <strong>BetterSurf<\/strong>, <strong>Media Player 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>PassShow<\/strong>, <strong>LyricsBuddy-1<\/strong>, <strong>YutubeAdBlock 1.2<\/strong>, <strong>Media Player 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>Savings Bull<\/strong>, <strong>Feven Pro 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>Websteroids<\/strong>, <strong>Savings Bull<\/strong>, <strong>HD-Plus 3.5, QuickShare<\/strong>\u00a0and any other recently installed unknown program from your computer.<br \/>\nTo view the most recently installed programs, you can click on the &#8220;<em>Installed On<\/em>&#8221; column to sort your program by the installation date. Scroll though the list, and uninstall any unwanted or unknown programs.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17964\" title=\"Uninstall PC Speed Test malicious program from Windows\" alt=\"[Image: Uninstall PC Speed Test program from Windows]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/uninstall-malware1.jpg\" width=\"702\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/uninstall-malware1.jpg 702w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/uninstall-malware1-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><br \/>\nDepending on what program has installed the PC Speed Test adware infection, the above program may have a different name or not be installed on your computer. If you cannot find any unwanted or unknown programs on your machine, then you can proceed with the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you are having issues while trying to uninstall the PC Speed Test program, you can use <strong><a title=\"Download Revo Uninstaller\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-revouninstaller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Revo Uninstaller<\/a><\/strong> to completely remove this unwanted program from your machine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad3224564990\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"browser\">STEP 3: Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; Ads from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; Ads from\u00a0Internet Explorer<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Internet Explorer, click on the <strong>gear icon\u00a0<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"[Image: icongear.jpg]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/images\/removalguide\/icongear.jpg\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"> (<em>Tools<\/em> for Windows XP users)\u00a0at the top (far right), then click again on\u00a0<strong>Internet Options<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5216\" title=\"Internet Options in Internet Explorer\" alt=\"Internet Options in IE\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-internet-options.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-internet-options.jpg 512w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-internet-options-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the <em>Internet Options<\/em> dialog box, click on the\u00a0<strong>Advanced<\/strong>\u00a0tab, then click\u00a0on the <strong>Reset<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5217\" title=\"Reset button in Internet Explorer\" alt=\"Reset Internet Explorer\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-reset.jpg\" width=\"338\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-reset.jpg 338w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-reset-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the <em>Reset Internet Explorer settings<\/em> section, check the <strong>Delete personal settings <\/strong> box, then click on\u00a0<strong>Reset<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5215\" title=\"Reset Internet Explorer to its default settings\" alt=\"Internet Explorer back to its default settings  to remove PC Speed Test virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-default-settings.jpg\" width=\"368\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-default-settings.jpg 368w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/ie-default-settings-300x298.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When Internet Explorer finishes resetting, click <strong>Close<\/strong>\u00a0in the confirmation dialogue box and then click\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close and open Internet Explorer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; Ads from Mozilla Firefox<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>At the top of the Firefox window, click the <strong>Firefox\u00a0button<\/strong>, go over to the\u00a0<strong>Help<\/strong>\u00a0sub-menu (on\u00a0<em>Windows XP<\/em>, click the\u00a0Help\u00a0menu at the top of the Firefox window), and select\u00a0<strong>Troubleshooting Information<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5213\" title=\"Troubleshooting Information in Firefox\" alt=\"Firefox Troubleshooting Information\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/firefox-options.jpg\" width=\"528\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/firefox-options.jpg 528w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/firefox-options-300x122.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click the\u00a0<strong>Reset Firefox<\/strong>\u00a0button in the upper-right corner of the <em>Troubleshooting Information<\/em> page.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5214\" title=\"Reset Firefox to its default settings\" alt=\"Firefox default settings  to remove PC Speed Test virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/firefox-reset.jpg\" width=\"454\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/firefox-reset.jpg 454w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/firefox-reset-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>To continue, click\u00a0<strong>Reset Firefox<\/strong>\u00a0in the confirmation window that opens.<\/li>\n<li>Firefox will close and be reset. When it&#8217;s done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click <strong>Finish<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; Ads from\u00a0Google Chrome<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the Chrome menu\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4953\" title=\"Chrome menu button\" alt=\"Chrome menu\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Chrome-button.png\" width=\"29\" height=\"29\" \/>\u00a0 button on the browser toolbar, select\u00a0<strong>Tools<\/strong>\u00a0and then click on\u00a0<strong>Extensions<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5221\" title=\"Open Extensions tab in Chrome\" alt=\"Google Chrome Extensions\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/chrome-extensions.jpg\" width=\"517\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/chrome-extensions.jpg 517w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/chrome-extensions-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the\u00a0<strong>Extensions<\/strong>\u00a0tab, remove the <strong>RightSaver<\/strong>, <strong>SafeSaver<\/strong>, <strong>DP1815<\/strong>, <strong>Video Player<\/strong>, <strong>Convert Files for Free<\/strong>, <strong>Plus-HD 1.3<\/strong>, <strong>BetterSurf<\/strong>, <strong>Media Player 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>PassShow<\/strong>, <strong>LyricsBuddy-1<\/strong>, <strong>YutubeAdBlock 1.2<\/strong>, <strong>Media Player 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>Savings Bull<\/strong>, <strong>Feven Pro 1.1<\/strong>, <strong>Websteroids<\/strong>, <strong>Savings Bull<\/strong>, <strong>HD-Plus 3.5, QuickShare<\/strong> any other unknown extensions by clicking the trash can <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9976\" title=\"Remove an extension from Chrome\" alt=\"[Image: Remove an extension from Chrome]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Trash-Can-Chrome.png\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/> icon.<br \/>\nBasically, if you have not installed an extensions then you should remove it from your web browser.<br \/>\nIf you cannot remove the extension, and under the trash can you can see the &#8220;<em>Installed by enterprise policy<\/em>&#8221; text, then you will need to follow our &#8220;<strong><a title=\"Remove Installed by enterprise policy extension from Chrome\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/installed-enterprise-policy-removal\/\">Remove Installed by enterprise policy extension from Chrome<\/a><\/strong>&#8221; guide.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17158\" title=\"Remove the malicious Google Chrome extensions\" alt=\"[Image: Remove the malicious Chrome extensions]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/malicious-Chrome-extension.jpg\" width=\"656\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/malicious-Chrome-extension.jpg 656w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/malicious-Chrome-extension-300x272.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad3504509522\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"adwcleaner\">STEP 3: Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; adware from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome with AdwCleaner<\/h2>\n<p>The AdwCleaner utility will scan your computer and web browser for the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; malicious files, browser extensions and registry keys, that may have been installed on your computer without your knowledge.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3301487605\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download\u00a0AdwCleaner<\/strong> utility from the below link.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/toolslib.net\/downloads\/finish\/1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ADWCLEANER DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(<em>This link will automatically download AdwCleaner on your computer<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Before starting AdwCleaner, <strong>close all open programs and internet browsers<\/strong>, then <strong>double-click on the AdwCleaner icon<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15611\" title=\"Double-click on the AdwCleaner Icon\" alt=\"Picture of AdwCleaner Icon\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/AdwCleaner-icon.jpg\" width=\"234\" height=\"134\" \/><br \/>\nIf Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.<\/li>\n<li>When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the <strong>Scan<\/strong> button as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15610\" title=\"Click on Scan button to search for PC Speed Test infection\" alt=\"Picture of AdwCleaner Scan button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/AdwCleaner-Scan.jpg\" width=\"530\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/AdwCleaner-Scan.jpg 530w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/AdwCleaner-Scan-287x300.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><br \/>\nAdwCleaner will now start to search for the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; malicious files that may be installed on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>To remove the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the <strong>Clean<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15608\" title=\"Click on the Clean button to remove PC Speed Test virus\" alt=\"Picture of AdwCleaner Clean button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/AdwCleaner-Clean-malware.jpg\" width=\"528\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/AdwCleaner-Clean-malware.jpg 528w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/AdwCleaner-Clean-malware-287x300.jpg 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>AdwCleaner will now prompt you to s<strong>ave any open files or data<\/strong> as the program will need to reboot the computer. Please do so and then click on the <strong>OK<\/strong> button. AdwCleaner will now delete all detected adware from your computer. When it is done it will display an alert that explains what PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and Adware are. Please read through this information and then press the <strong>OK<\/strong> button. You will now be presented with an alert that states <strong>AdwCleaner needs to reboot your computer<\/strong>.<br \/>\nPlease click on the <strong>OK<\/strong> button to allow AdwCleaner reboot your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad1534863732\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"malwarebytes\">STEP 4: Remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/h2>\n<p>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free uses industry-leading technology to detect and remove all traces of malware, including worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware, and more.<br \/>\nIt is important to note that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware works well and should run alongside antivirus software without conflicts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/strong>\u00a0from the below link, then double click on it to install this program.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a> <\/strong><em>(This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>When the installation begins, <strong>keep following the prompts<\/strong> in order to continue with the setup process.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6075\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware final installation screen\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware final installation screen]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation.jpg 402w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>Scanner<\/strong> tab,select <strong>Perform quick scan<\/strong> and then click on the <strong>Scan <\/strong>button to start scanning your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6076\" title=\"Run a Quick Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Quick Scan]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; malicious files as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6077\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for PC Speed Test virus\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for PC Speed Test virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the Malwarebytes scan will be completed,click on <strong>Show Result<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6078\" title=\"Malwarebytes when the system scan has completed\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan results]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware has detected.Please note that the infections found may be different than what is shown in the image.Make sure that everything is <strong>Checked (ticked)<\/strong> and click on the <strong>Remove Selected <\/strong>button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6079\" title=\"Click on Remove Selected to get rid of PC Speed Test popups\" alt=\"[Image:Malwarebytes removing virus]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad2439431378\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"hitmanpro\">STEP 6: Double-check for the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; infection with HitmanPro<\/h2>\n<p>HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti virus software, firewalls, etc.). HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. It scans the computer quickly (less than 5 minutes) and does not slow down the computer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download HitmanPro<\/strong> from the below link, then double-click on it to start this program.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-hitman-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will open a new web page from where you can download HitmanPro)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>HitmanPro will start and you&#8217;ll need to follow the prompts (by clicking on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button) to start a system scan with this program.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5176\" title=\"HitmanPro startup screen (Click Next)\" alt=\"HitmanPro scanner\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5179\" title=\"HitmanPro installation options (Click Next)\" alt=\"HitmanPro installation\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>HitmanPro will start scanning your computer for &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; malicious files\u00a0as seen in the image below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5177\" title=\"HitmanPro while scanning for PC Speed Test virus\" alt=\"HitmanPro scan PC Speed Test virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Once the scan is complete,you&#8217;ll see a screen which will display all the infected files that this utility has detected, and you&#8217;ll need to click on <strong>Next<\/strong> to remove this malicious files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5178\" title=\"HitmanPro reporting scan results\" alt=\"HitmanPro scan results\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Activate free license <\/strong>to start the free 30 days trial and remove all the malicious files from your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5175\" title=\"Activate HitmanPro free 30 days trial license\" alt=\"HitmanPro 30 days activation button\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Your computer should now be free of the &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; adware infection. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing <strong><a title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/malwarebytes-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the PRO version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/a><\/strong> to protect against these types of threats in the future, and perform regular computer scans with <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221; adware from your machine, please start a new thread in our <strong><a title=\"Free Malware Removal Support\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/malware-removal-assistance.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malware Removal Assistance<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad941720604\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;PC Speed Test&#8221;\u00a0pop-up ad is a social engineering technique, which is to trick Windows users to install adware or a potentially unwanted program on their computers. 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