Should I remove Speed Test 137?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
87% remove it13% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #35,950
Reach 0.0012%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 8.50 days
250.70 days >
Average installed length: 131.72 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0.0.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by PurpleTech Software Inc
Speed Test 137
from PurpleTech Software Inc
What is Speed Test 137?
This is an ad-supported web browser toolbar.
About (from PurpleTech Software Inc)
SpeedAnalysis is the best place to check your Internet connection and to find out. After running the test, you will get your internet speed result.
Overview
Speed Test 137 is a program developed by PurpleTech Software Inc. 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 16 files and is usually about 2.99 MB (3,139,807 bytes). updater.js is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 84% of users of Speed Test 137 come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Germany.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Speed Test 137.
BackgroundHost.exe (276bfa99e416e7f9c8c9bdd4d8dfeeb3) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9155 |
Win32/Toolbar.Besttoolbars.G |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.01.10.01 |
PUP.Optional.BestToolbar |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.10 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1209 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24216 |
Besttoolbars (fs) |
Speed Test 137 has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Speed Analysis
URL: www.speedanalysis.net
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\speed test 137
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Speed Test 137\uninst.exe
Estimated size: 2.99 MB
Files installed by Speed Test 137
Program executable: | BackgroundHost.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | Add-ons Framework |
| BackgroundHost |
Path: | C:\Program Files\speed test 137\BackgroundHost.exe |
MD5: | 276bfa99e416e7f9c8c9bdd4d8dfeeb3 |
Additional files:
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ScriptHost.dll (by Speed Analysis) - Add-ons Framework (ScriptHost)
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ScriptHost64.dll (by Speed Analysis)
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uninst.exe
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AddonsFramework.Typelib.dll (by Besttoolbars)
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AddonsFramework.Typelib64.dll (by Besttoolbars)
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(Malware detected) BackgroundHost.exe - BackgroundHost
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BackgroundHost64.exe
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bg.js
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ButtonSite.dll - ButtonSite
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ButtonSite64.dll
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content.js
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jquery-1.9.1.min.js
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json2.min.js
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uninstall.exe
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updater.js
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updaterWrapper.js
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Speed Test 137' with the class of {D914C54F-2DB8-48CB-9479-9A2E5EA78F07}.
How do I remove Speed Test 137?
You can uninstall Speed Test 137 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 137, 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 137.
- 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 137 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) 50%
Win 7 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 87%
Keep it 13%
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US RANK
#35,950
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
58.33% |
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Windows 10 |
29.17% |
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Windows Vista |
12.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.50% |
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Windows 8.1 |
16.67% |
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Windows 8 |
12.50% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
4.17% |
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Geography
83.78% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
83.78% |
Canada |
8.11% |
Germany |
5.41% |
Iran |
2.70% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
23.81% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
23.81% |
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ASUS |
14.29% |
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Toshiba |
14.29% |
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Acer |
9.52% |
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Alienware |
4.76% |
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Samsung |
4.76% |
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Medion |
4.76% |
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Common models |
Dell Inspiron N5110 |
8.70% |
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Toshiba PX35t-A |
4.35% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L655 |
4.35% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite L355D |
4.35% |
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Samsung N250P |
4.35% |
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Parallels Software Intern... |
4.35% |
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