What is RunSpeedCheck?
RunSpeedCheck is a potentially unwanted application that offers a tool to test your Internet speed. Our researchers at Anti-spyware-101.com report the application’s feature for checking the Internet speed does not work at the moment of writing. Also, it seems the extension can change user’s default search engine. The bad news is, the new search engine might show modified search results that could contain irritating or even potentially dangerous third-party advertising content. Because of this, we do not advise leaving RunSpeedCheck installed. If you noticed it on your system, and now wish to erase it, we could offer the deletion instructions available below the article. However, if you want to know more about the potentially unwanted program before removing it, we would encourage you to read the rest of this report first.
Where does RunSpeedCheck come from?
Currently, RunSpeedCheck works only on Google Chrome. Thus, some users may find it on Chrome Web Store Page. On the other hand, the application also has an official site called install.runspeedcheck.com, which means it is possible the extension could be spread through pop-up ads too. Either way, its appearance on your device suggest you might be too careless when installing new software. Before clicking the download button, it would be wise to research the chosen tool. For instance, it is essential to know the tool was created by a reputable company as well as whether it has negative reviews or falls under the classification of potentially unwanted programs, adware, browser hijackers, and so on. Lastly, having a legitimate antimalware tool could also help you protect the system from potential threats.
How does RunSpeedCheck work?
At first, the extension may change the user’s default search engine. As explained earlier the new search tool could inject results with unreliable third-party advertising content. For example, pop-ups or banners leading to scam web pages, websites containing malware, and so on. Our researchers think it is possible because RunSpeedCheck’s search engine redirects search queries to feed.runspeedcheck.com and then to a modified search.yahoo.com version. If you like Yahoo search tool it would be safer to use the original and not the modified version of it.
Moreover, RunSpeedCheck is supposed to provide a tool for checking the Internet’s speed. Unfortunately, our researchers say it does not work for now. Also, we noticed another suspicious detail about the potentially unwanted program. When trying to use the speed test feature, the application attempted to load some scripts that Google Chrome identified as suspicious and blocked. Such behavior makes us question the application’s reliability even more. If you do not think the software is worthy of your trust either, we advise you not to take any chances and remove the suspicious extension at once.
How to erase RunSpeedCheck?
For now, the applications works only on Google Chrome and as any other extension can be eliminated from the browser’s Extension’s menu. Besides, users can delete RunSpeedCheck with a legitimate antimalware tool of their choice. All there is to do is scan the device and wait for the selected tool to identify the potentially unwanted program and other potential threats. To finish the process, click the given removal button and all of the detections should be eliminated.
Get rid of RunSpeedCheck
- Go to Google Chrome.
- Insert the following link into the browser’s address bar: chrome://extensions
- Press Enter and search for the potentially unwanted program.
- Click Remove and close Extensions menu.
- Restart your browser.
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