Should I remove Speed Analysis 2?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
80% remove it20% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #6,292
United States Rank #9,333
Reach 0.0719%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 27.43 days
809.33 days >
Average installed length: 425.24 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.5 |
1.76% |
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1.0.0.3 |
74.19% |
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1.0.0.2 |
0.14% |
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1.0.0.0 |
23.91% |
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Speed Analysis 2
What is Speed Analysis 2?
Speed Test Analysis is a 'free' web browser add-in, a BHO for Internet Explorer, that is designed to help analyze your Internet Connection speed. However, the purpose of the software is to bundle and promote the PC Performer product, a registry fixer utility that requires purchase.
About (from PerformerSoft)
The Software may collect, store, and periodically send information back to Speed Test Analysis or third party servers. In addition, the Software collects certain registration information during the installation process. Use of certain feedback features in the Software may require you to submit certain personal informat... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 1.0.0.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is BackgroundHost.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 14 files and is usually about 1.49 MB (1,560,056 bytes).
- Loads into the web browser
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Program details
Displayed publisher: SpeedAnalysis.com
URL: www.speedanalysis.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\speed analysis 2
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Speed Analysis 2\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.49 MB
Files installed by Speed Analysis 2
Program executable: | BackgroundHost.exe |
Name: | Add-ons Framework |
| BackgroundHost |
Signed by: | PurpleTech Software Inc |
Path: | C:\Program Files\speed analysis 2\BackgroundHost.exe |
MD5: | cff5ec372c8229012142322e2d574430 |
Additional files:
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ScriptHost.dll (by SpeedAnalysis.com) - Add-ons Framework (ScriptHost)
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ScriptHost64.dll (by SpeedAnalysis.com)
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AddonsFramework.dll (by Besttoolbars)
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BackgroundHost.exe - BackgroundHost
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ButtonSite.dll - ButtonSite
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uninst.exe
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Speed Analysis 2' with the class of {18DBB6CE-3148-4FEC-B481-103CB3290427}.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
BackgroundHost.exe |
Memory: | 9.56 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0000475726% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00000978% | |
User CPU: | 0.00003779% | |
CPU cycles/sec: | 111,369 | |
I/O reads/min: | 27 Bytes | |
How do I remove Speed Analysis 2?
You can uninstall Speed Analysis 2 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Speed Analysis 2, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Speed Analysis 2.
- 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.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Speed Analysis 2 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- 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.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 61%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
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GLOBAL RANK
#6,292
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
71.23% |
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Windows XP |
11.64% |
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Windows 10 |
10.30% |
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Windows Vista |
6.84% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
32.63% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
21.51% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.39% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.99% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.52% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
4.10% |
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Geography
26.59% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
26.59% |
Brazil |
9.62% |
Germany |
7.15% |
United Kingdom |
4.94% |
India |
3.45% |
France |
3.25% |
Indonesia |
2.21% |
Canada |
2.21% |
Italy |
2.21% |
MK |
2.02% |
Iran |
1.56% |
MA |
1.37% |
Czech Republic |
1.17% |
Japan |
1.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
30.42% |
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Acer |
22.61% |
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Dell |
18.65% |
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Toshiba |
7.23% |
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ASUS |
5.94% |
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Samsung |
5.36% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.20% |
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Lenovo |
3.73% |
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American Megatrends |
0.93% |
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Sahara |
0.93% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
8.60% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.90% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.93% |
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Positivo MOBILE |
3.44% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.70% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.21% |
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About PerformerSoft
PerformerSoft products bundle one or more of the following potentially unwanted software programs including Babylon Toolbar from Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer browsers, Searchcore Toolbar, DealFinder add-on, PriceGong, Findamo, and many others.
Publisher URL: www.performersoft.com