Should I remove Speed Test App?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
62% remove it38% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #13,246
United States Rank #14,872
Reach 0.0231%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.51 days
221.57 days >
Average installed length: 116.42 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
4.1.0.0 |
35.53% |
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4.0.0.2 |
4.39% |
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4.0.0.0 |
60.09% |
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Speed Test App
from BestOffersApp.com
Overview
Speed Test App is a program developed by BestOffersApp.com. The most used version is 4.0.0.0, 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. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 18 files and is usually about 3.11 MB (3,260,451 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 34% of users of Speed Test App come from the United States, it is also popular in India and Canada.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Speed Test App.
BackgroundHost.exe (81635b942800b3f0c1969290a05c1762) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.1486 |
Adware.Win32.Besttoolbars.bG |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.10133 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Besttoolbars.G |
Malwarebytes |
v2014.08.06.09 |
PUP.Optional.Besttoolbars |
McAfee |
5600.7046 |
Artemis!81635B942800 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7046 |
Artemis!81635B942800 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.218 |
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0619 |
ScriptHost.dll (0540540e6f9359a143310390d53cdfe5) has been flagged by the following 11 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVware |
1.5.0.21 |
Besttoolbars (fs) |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
PUA.Win32.Besttoolbars.BJ |
ESET-NOD32 |
10654 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Besttoolbars.J |
Kaspersky |
12.0.0.1225 |
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent.axk |
McAfee |
6.0.5.614 |
Artemis!0540540E6F93 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
v2014.2 |
Artemis |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.28.6.62995 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.deiqbl |
Sophos |
4.98.0 |
Generic PUA AD |
Symantec |
20141.1.0.330 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0917 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
34424 |
Besttoolbars (fs) |
View all 17 all detections
Bundled relationships
View all 5
Program details
Displayed publisher: Speed Analysis
URL: www.bestoffersapp.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\speed test
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Speed Test\uninstall_nsis.exe
Estimated size: 3.11 MB
Files installed by Speed Test App
Program executable: | BackgroundHost.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | Add-ons Framework |
| BackgroundHost |
Path: | C:\Program Files\speed test\BackgroundHost.exe |
MD5: | 81635b942800b3f0c1969290a05c1762 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) ScriptHost.dll - Add-ons Framework (ScriptHost)
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ScriptHost64.dll
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AddonsFramework.Typelib.dll
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AddonsFramework.Typelib64.dll
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(Malware detected) BackgroundHost.exe - BackgroundHost
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BackgroundHost64.exe
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ButtonSite.dll - ButtonSite
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ButtonSite64.dll
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button.js
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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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rjs.js
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uninstall.exe
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uninstall_nsis.exe
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updater.js
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updaterWrapper.js
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- ScriptHost64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Speed Test' with the class of {1B084C86-9657-42F9-A5E5-AC8DD832CDE9}.
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Speed Test' with the class of {319A461D-5202-4578-9EDC-CA35B9C0B561}.
How do I remove Speed Test App?
You can uninstall Speed Test App 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 App, 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 App.
- 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 App 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) 57%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 62%
Keep it 38%
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GLOBAL RANK
#13,246
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
65.57% |
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Windows 10 |
26.54% |
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Windows XP |
4.39% |
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Windows Vista |
3.51% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.27% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.30% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
11.70% |
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Windows 8.1 |
10.82% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.42% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
4.19% |
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Geography
34.35% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
34.35% |
India |
5.53% |
Canada |
5.15% |
Germany |
2.67% |
Australia |
2.29% |
IQ |
2.29% |
DZ |
2.10% |
Iran |
2.10% |
Philippines |
1.91% |
Indonesia |
1.72% |
Russia |
1.53% |
DK |
1.53% |
United Kingdom |
1.53% |
Portugal |
1.34% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
27.62% |
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Dell |
22.54% |
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Acer |
21.27% |
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ASUS |
8.25% |
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Toshiba |
6.03% |
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Lenovo |
5.08% |
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Samsung |
4.13% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.54% |
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Medion |
1.27% |
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American Megatrends |
0.63% |
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Intel |
0.63% |
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Common models |
HP 2000 Notebook PC |
4.79% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.59% |
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HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.59% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.99% |
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HP 15 Notebook PC |
2.99% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.40% |
|