Should I remove Speed Test 127?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
82% remove it18% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #7,912
United States Rank #9,754
Reach 0.0514%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.60 days
637.26 days >
Average installed length: 334.83 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.0.0.2 |
0.10% |
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| 3.0.0.0 |
99.90% |
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Speed Test 127
from PurpleTech Software Inc
What is Speed Test 127?
Uses the InstallBrain download manager to bundle various types of potentially unwanted software including adware.
"Also browser Coupon offers from Pricegong, Dealfinder or SpecialSavings. These apps will allow you to save money when you visit retail sites by showing you coupons or advertisements while you at the site so you'll be save or find better offers."
About (from PurpleTech Software Inc)
THE PRODUCT AND PLUGIN, LICENSED BY BestOffers, MAY BE BUNDLED WITH AN IN-HOUSE OR 3RD PARTY PRODUCTS. THE PRODUCT MAY COLLECT OR STORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEB PAGES YOU VISIT AND YOUR ACTIVITY ON THOSE PAGES, SUCH AS IMPRESSIONS AND CLICKS. IN SOME CASES, INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE PRODUCT MAY BE PERSONALLY IDENTI... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 3.0.0.0, 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 18 files and is usually about 3.14 MB (3,293,565 bytes).
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Known to include offers within the setup
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Speed Test 127.
| BackgroundHost.exe (99be5b3cd8f5887f75fbfd4497d7a278) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.9289 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Besttoolbars.G |
| McAfee |
5600.7238 |
Artemis!99BE5B3CD8F5 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7238 |
Artemis!99BE5B3CD8F5 |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.26 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0110 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
25428 |
Besttoolbars (fs) |
Speed Test 127 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: Speed Analysis
URL: www.bestoffersapp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Uninstall Information\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Uninstall Information\97\4262\uninstall.exe" /PUninstall="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Spe
Estimated size: 3.14 MB
Files installed by Speed Test 127
| Program executable: | BackgroundHost.exe |
| Name: | Add-ons Framework |
| BackgroundHost |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\speed test 127\BackgroundHost.exe |
| MD5: | f271ff86cffccd2cbd09720d75962982 |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe
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(Malware detected) BackgroundHost.exe - Add-ons Framework (BackgroundHost)
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uninst.exe
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AddonsFramework.Typelib.dll (by Besttoolbars)
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ButtonSite.dll - ButtonSite
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BackgroundHost64.exe
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ScriptHost.dll (by BestOffers) - ScriptHost
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Speed Test 127' with the class of {11C8C9C0-D918-44C0-8B5E-D297DA42F2C7}.
How do I remove Speed Test 127?
You can uninstall Speed Test 127 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 Test 127, 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 Test 127.
- 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 Test 127 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) 59%
Win Vista 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 82%
Keep it 18%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #7,912
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.27% |
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| Windows 10 |
22.09% |
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| Windows XP |
7.30% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.34% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.40% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.11% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.99% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.32% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.33% |
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| Windows 8 |
4.16% |
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Geography
33.84% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.84% |
| Canada |
5.88% |
| MA |
3.83% |
| Germany |
3.83% |
| United Kingdom |
3.47% |
| UA |
2.67% |
| France |
2.58% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.23% |
| Belgium |
2.05% |
| Netherlands |
1.87% |
| Brazil |
1.69% |
| India |
1.60% |
| Philippines |
1.60% |
| Italy |
1.42% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.67% |
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| Acer |
22.11% |
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| Dell |
19.40% |
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| ASUS |
9.17% |
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| Toshiba |
6.92% |
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| Samsung |
5.41% |
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| Lenovo |
3.16% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.01% |
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| Intel |
1.35% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.05% |
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| Medion |
0.75% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
7.27% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.81% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.46% |
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| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
3.11% |
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| Acer Aspire E1-531 |
2.42% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.42% |
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