Speed Test Analysis
What is Speed Test Analysis?
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 common release is 1.0.0.5, 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 14 files and is usually about 1.48 MB (1,556,079 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 Test Analysis.
| ScriptHost.dll (ddcb4ad75da2d888e19c96b2ec759754) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| ESET-NOD32 |
8.9190 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Besttoolbars.H |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
24792 |
Besttoolbars (fs) |
Speed Test Analysis 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 test analysis
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Speed Test Analysis\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.48 MB
Files installed by Speed Test Analysis
| Program executable: | BackgroundHost.exe |
| Name: | Add-ons Framework |
| BackgroundHost |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\speed test analysis\BackgroundHost.exe |
| MD5: | ca800d3169a1a45a20a91f3284717129 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) ScriptHost.dll (by SpeedAnalysis.com) - Add-ons Framework (ScriptHost)
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ScriptHost64.dll (by SpeedAnalysis.com)
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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 Test Analysis' with the class of {310D38FE-EB4C-467C-8781-B7C2AEB7847D}.
How do I remove Speed Test Analysis?
You can uninstall Speed Test Analysis 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 Analysis, 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 Analysis.
- 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 Analysis 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 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 83%
Keep it 17%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #15,937
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.74% |
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| Windows 10 |
21.28% |
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| Windows XP |
8.51% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.47% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.15% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
19.21% |
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| Windows 8 |
9.15% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.54% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.10% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.88% |
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Geography
19.82% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
19.82% |
| Germany |
7.62% |
| Australia |
5.18% |
| United Kingdom |
5.18% |
| Italy |
4.88% |
| Spain |
4.57% |
| Sweden |
3.96% |
| Israel |
3.96% |
| Austria |
2.74% |
| IQ |
2.74% |
| New Zealand |
2.44% |
| France |
2.13% |
| India |
2.13% |
| Ireland |
2.13% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
22.83% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
22.37% |
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| Dell |
14.61% |
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| Toshiba |
12.33% |
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| ASUS |
7.76% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.48% |
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| Samsung |
4.57% |
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| Lenovo |
3.20% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.28% |
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| Medion |
1.83% |
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| Intel |
1.83% |
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| Sony |
0.91% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.45% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.23% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.42% |
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| MEDION MS-7800 |
2.42% |
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| ASUSTeK K52F |
1.61% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
1.61% |
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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