Should I remove Wifi Protector BI?

Lifespan of installation (until removal)

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.34.1.29	5.13%
1.33.153.1	2.56%
1.31.153.2	71.79%
1.31.153.0	15.38%
1.29.153.2	3.85%
1.28.153.4	1.28%

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Remove Wifi Protector BI by Speedchecker Limite...

This is a potentially unwanted web browser extension that is designed to deliver search-based hijacking as well as contextual advertising. The program does this by modifying the user's home and search page in order to monetize a user's search activities. By installing a an extension in Chrome, it has the ability to monitor and track a user web browsing activities and display various banner and link-context ads in addition to its search redirection.

The most used version is 1.31.153.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is utils.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 17 files and is usually about 8.4 MB (8,809,996 bytes). Wifi Protector BI-updater.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.

The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.

Displayed publisher: Speedchecker

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\wifi protector bi

Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Wifi Protector BI\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1

Estimated size: 8.4 MB

1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program Wifi Protector BI, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Wifi Protector BI.
4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 50% Win Vista (SP2) 3%

HOW IT STARTS Scheduled task? Yes (Runs on Windows boot)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 67% Keep it 33%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

Brazil	60.71%
United States	23.81%
MA	3.57%
India	1.19%
Sri Lanka	1.19%
DZ	1.19%
Portugal	1.19%
Iran	1.19%
Netherlands	1.19%
YE	1.19%
Canada	1.19%
Poland	1.19%
United Kingdom	1.19%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Speedchecker Limited is a Sheffield based company that specializes in internet speed testing , network monitoring and PC optimalization.

Publisher URL: www.pcspeedup.com

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