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Speed Browser Adware

Also Known As: Speed Browser PUP
Type: Adware
Damage level: Medium

What is Speed Browser?

The rogue Internet browser, Speed Browser, claims to increase Internet speed, however, it employs a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' to infiltrate computers during installation of other software. Therefore, Speed Browser is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Many users fail to express enough caution when downloading free software from freeware download websites, and then inadvertently install additional unwanted programs.

Once installed, Speed Browser assigns itself as the default Internet browser and assigns the homepage and new tab URL settings to trovi.com (for all installed Internet browsers including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari).

Speed Browser adware

Popular freeware download websites are known to use small programs called 'download managers' (also called 'installers', 'download clients', etc.) as traffic and free services monetization tools. Download managers are developed to include additional applications together with the chosen software.

These applications are usually presented as '100% legitimate', 'virus-free', and/or approved by various legitimate anti-spyware or anti-virus suites. Despite these claims, reckless freeware download risks computer infection with adware or malware.

Speed Browser collects various information that may be personally identifiable and generates intrusive online ads that can lead to dubious websites. The presence of this PUP on your system may result in serious privacy issues or identity theft, and therefore, Speed Browser should be uninstalled immediately.

Installation of Speed Browser, or other similar applications, can be avoided by closely examining each step of the free software download process and ensuring that no additional applications are included.

Furthermore, installation of downloaded software should be performed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation options - this will reveal any bundled applications listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. Speed Browser is similar to other rogue applications claiming to offer these features.

For example: Neto Coupon, Safer Browser, CloudGuard, and Browser Protect among hundreds of others. None of these applications (including Speed Browser) provide any significant value for the user - their purpose is to generate revenue by the display of online ads, redirects to dubious websites, and sharing collected data with third parties.

If you have installed Speed Browser, follow the steps below to uninstall this rogue program (trovi.com redirect removal guide).

Deceptive free software installer used in Speed Browser adware distribution:

speedbrowser adware installer

Speed Browser adware installer setup:

Speed Browser adware installer

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Quick menu:

Speed Browser adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Accessing Apps and Features in Windows 11

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 8

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Accessing Programs and Features (uninstall) in Windows 7

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Uninstall app in OSX (Mac)

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

Speed Browser adware uninstall via Control Panel

In the uninstall programs window, look for "speed browser", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes Speed Browser ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

If your homepage and default search engine settings were changed to trovi.com, use this removal guide to eliminate the unwanted changes.

Remove Speed Browser adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, Speed Browser did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Internet Explorer logoRemove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Removing Speed Browser ads from Internet Explorer step 1

Click the "gear" icon Internet Explorer options icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Removing Speed Browser ads from Internet Explorer step 2

Fix the shortcut target of Internet Explorer:

This browser hijacker changes the "Target" field of the Internet Explorer shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the hijacked Target field and eliminate it, then enter a correct one - "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe".

removing speed browser from Internet Explorer shortcut target

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the speed browser pup, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows XP

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 7

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

Reseting Internet Explorer settings to default in Windows 8 - accessing

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - Internet options advanced tab

Click the Reset button.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - click the Reset button in the Internet options advanced tab

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Resetting Internet Explorer settings to default on Windows 8 - confirm settings reset to default by clicking the reset button

Google Chrome logoRemove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Removing Speed Browser  ads from Google Chrome step 1

Click the Chrome menu icon Google Chrome options icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Removing Speed Browser ads from Google Chrome step 2

Fix the shortcut target of Google Chrome:

This browser hijacker changes the "Target" field of the Google Chrome shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the hijacked Target field and eliminate it, then enter a correct one - "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe".

removing speed browser from Google Chrome shortcut target

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the speed browser pup, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon Google Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

Google Chrome settings reset step 1

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

Google Chrome settings reset step 2

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Google Chrome settings reset step 3

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox:

Removing Speed Browser ads from Mozilla Firefox step 1

Click the Firefox menu firefox menu icon (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Removing Speed Browser ads from Mozilla Firefox step 2

Fix the shortcut target of Mozilla Firefox:

This browser hijacker changes the "Target" field of the Mozilla Firefox shortcut. To fix this, locate the shortcut on your Desktop and click the right mouse button over it. In the opened menu, choose "Properties". In the opened window, locate the hijacked Target field and eliminate it, then enter a correct one - "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe".

removing speed browser from Mozilla Firefox shortcut target

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with speed browser pup removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, firefox menu icon in the opened menu, click Help.

Accessing settings (Reset Firefox to default settings step 1)

Select Troubleshooting Information.

Accessing Troubleshooting Information (Reset Firefox to default settings step 2)

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

Clicking on Refresh Firefox button (Reset Firefox to default settings step 3)

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Confirm your want to reset Firefox settings to default (Reset Firefox to default settings step 4)

safari browser logoRemove malicious extensions from Safari:

removing adware from safari step 1 - accessing preferences

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

removing adware from safari step 2 - removing extensions

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

resetting safari step 1

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

resetting safari step 2

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) logoRemove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Removing adware from Microsoft Edge step 1

Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) menu icon (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Removing adware from Microsoft Edge step 2

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the speed browser pup, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon Microsoft Edge (chromium) menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 1

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 2

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Microsoft Edge (Chromium) reset step 3

  • If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

declining installation of adware while downloading free software sampleCommonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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