InternetSpeedTracker - How to remove

InternetSpeedTracker is a browser extension that offers “free tips on how to boost connectivity”, as well as an internet speed test. This add-on is popular, with tens of thousands of users on Chrome. Despite that, InternetSpeedTracker is an extremely basic extension that does very little for its users. More than a utility, InternetSpeedTracker is an adware virus.

How useful InternetSpeedTracker is

InternetSpeedTracker is made by Mindspark – a company known well for releasing the same browser extension with slight changes dozens of times, for example, TestForSpeed, Internet Speed Radar, DownSpeedTest, InternetSpeedUtility, etc. All these browser add-ons work not by giving you access to the test on any websites, but rather, only in the new tab. You may as well save your favorite speed test in your bookmarks.

Measuring your internet speed can be very useful for troubleshooting problems with slow internet and for planning your downloads. Having a speed test accessible quickly in your browser can be nice. However, to use InternetSpeedTracker you always need to open your new home page every time, so its functionality is very outdated and rudimentary. Not to mention all the additional browser hijacking that InternetSpeedTracker does – it’s used to spy on users and promote partner websites, like some sort of adware.

InternetSpeedTracker is not too dangerous, but be aware of its behavior before you decide to use it regularly:

InternetSpeedTracker symptoms	Replaced new tab New web search provider New unfamiliar browser extensions
Problems with InternetSpeedTracker	Tracks browsing habits for advertisers Unnecessarily locks down some browser settings Sometimes gets installed without an adequate warning
Browser hijacker installation	Adware bundles Normal ads Organic search
How to get rid of InternetSpeedTracker	Remove the extension manually Delete malware (SpyHunter for PC, Combo Cleaner for Mac)

Though InternetSpeedTracker is free, the tracking of users’ browsing activity and search queries allows this add-on to be monetized. That means that you do have to pay a bit of a price for having this extension in your browser. This is worse if InternetSpeedTracker appeared in your browser unannounced, with a page like hp.myway.com/internetspeedtracker/ttab02/index.html already set as your new tab and no way to change that, since InternetSpeedTracker controls that setting. MyWay is InternetSpeedTracker’s search provider regardless of what you had set in your browser before – it’s owned by Mindspark, too.

At the end of the day, it’s not surprising that many reputable antivirus programs target InternetSpeedTracker as a potentially unwanted program – it’s adware and a browser hijacker.

How to remove InternetSpeedTracker

Uninstall InternetSpeedTracker

In mosts cases, InternetSpeedTracker can be removed normally, by going to your browser settings and disabling or removing all suspicious add-ons. The instructions for this are in the bottom section. If you’re having trouble with that, there might be a malicious application preventing browser settings from being changed, in which case, it would help to scan your computer with Combo Cleaner for Mac, SpyHunter for PC, or another trusted antivirus tool.

How InternetSpeedTracker spreads

It’s surprising, but it doesn’t look like people find InternetSpeedTracker by searching for a way to find out their internet speed. Rather, they discover it thanks to ads, redirects, and bundles with other software. The concerning thing is that not every user who has InternetSpeedTracker wanted to install this add-on. Deceptive installation tactics have often been employed by Mindspark.

The way that InternetSpeedTracker was installed could reveal how much trouble, if any, your computer is in. If the extension was promoted by a bundle, consider avoiding whatever website you downloaded it from or just being a lot more careful next time you use it. For example, scan every file you download before running it.

Adware bundles that use PPI (pay-per-install monetization) is one common way that hijackers like InternetSpeedTracker get installed. You might be installing a program that has nothing to do with internet speed tracking and this add-on might be offered during setup. Some people miss this offer entirely, others think it might be useful and don’t check info about InternetSpeedTracker online (or else it would become clear that this extension is a browser hijacker). This way, InternetSpeedTracker is disseminated by various PUPs (potentially unwanted programs).

Normal ads are also used to promote InternetSpeedTracker, especially in Japan. In most cases, if you install InternetSpeedTracker manually, you should also be able to remove it normally. It’s the add-ons that use malware to spread that can become annoyingly persistent.

Automatic Malware removal tools

How to remove InternetSpeedTracker using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like InternetSpeedTracker install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to InternetSpeedTracker . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make InternetSpeedTracker easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove InternetSpeedTracker from macOS

Delete InternetSpeedTracker from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the InternetSpeedTracker app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to InternetSpeedTracker and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to InternetSpeedTracker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving InternetSpeedTracker from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to InternetSpeedTracker. Click on the trash bin icon next to InternetSpeedTracker or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to InternetSpeedTracker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving InternetSpeedTracker from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything InternetSpeedTracker related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to InternetSpeedTracker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove InternetSpeedTracker from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to InternetSpeedTracker. Click on the "Remove" icon next to InternetSpeedTracker or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving InternetSpeedTracker from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the InternetSpeedTracker. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to InternetSpeedTracker, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.