Should I remove Speed Analysis Plus?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
83% remove it17% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0014%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 15.86 days
467.94 days >
Average installed length: 245.87 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.3 |
22.22% |
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1.0.0.2 |
3.70% |
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1.0.0.0 |
74.07% |
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Other programs by PerformerSoft
Speed Analysis Plus
What is Speed Analysis Plus?
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 SpeedAnalysis 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 information su... Read more
Overview
The most common release is 1.0.0.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named BackgroundHost.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 12 files and is usually about 1.48 MB (1,556,074 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Known to include offers within the setup
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Speed Analysis Plus.
ScriptHost.dll (a96fd1a371fd75d3775b25d12aed5ce4) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Symantec |
8/2/2013 rev. 6 |
WS.Reputation |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.9 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0702 |
Speed Analysis Plus has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: SpeedAnalysis.com
URL: www.speedanalysis.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\speed analysis plus
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Speed Analysis Plus\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.48 MB
Files installed by Speed Analysis Plus
Program executable: | BackgroundHost.exe |
Name: | Add-ons Framework |
| BackgroundHost |
Path: | C:\Program Files\speed analysis plus\BackgroundHost.exe |
MD5: | 5fab02ac8ebd8a559ea9abd4918b600b |
Additional files:
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ScriptHost.dll (by SpeedAnalysis.com) - Add-ons Framework (ScriptHost)
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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 Plus' with the class of {8582B176-B96B-4EA3-AD69-8F51C8EB514C}.
How do I remove Speed Analysis Plus?
You can uninstall Speed Analysis Plus 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 Plus, 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 Plus.
- 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 Plus 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) 70%
Win 10 7%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 83%
Keep it 17%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
245.87
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
81.48% |
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Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows 10 |
7.41% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
29.63% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
18.52% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro with Medi... |
3.70% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
3.70% |
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Geography
16.67% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
16.67% |
Italy |
10.00% |
RS |
6.67% |
Greece |
6.67% |
TT |
3.33% |
South Africa |
3.33% |
Brazil |
3.33% |
Taiwan |
3.33% |
Colombia |
3.33% |
SN |
3.33% |
Russia |
3.33% |
DZ |
3.33% |
Pakistan |
3.33% |
Romania |
3.33% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer |
26.09% |
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GIGABYTE |
13.04% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
13.04% |
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ASUS |
13.04% |
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Samsung |
8.70% |
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Toshiba |
8.70% |
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Intel |
4.35% |
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American Megatrends |
4.35% |
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Dell |
4.35% |
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Lenovo |
4.35% |
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Common models |
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
5.56% |
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Samsung X320/X420/X520 ... |
5.56% |
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Samsung RV410/RV510/S3510... |
5.56% |
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MSI MS-7636 |
5.56% |
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LENOVO INVALID |
5.56% |
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LENOVO Brazos |
5.56% |
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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