SpeedGuard - How to remove

SpeedGuard is definitely the one application you don’t want to see installed on your computer. It is officially listed as an adware by various cyber security experts therefore once installed it will flood all your web browsers with annoying advertisements in all kinds of forms. If you have recently discovered that your computer is infected with this malware but you don’t know how to solve this problem, you have come to the right place. In this article we will provide you with detailed instruction how to eliminate SpeedGuard either manually or automatically, so it’s completely up to you which method to choose.

The ultimate way to eliminate infection like SpeedGuard is to download reliable anti-malware application, such as  Spyhunter or Malwarebytes and scan your system with it. It will automatically detect and remove the virus within seconds. If your computer is infected with other similar infections, it will detect and remove them as well.

There is a ware to eliminate SpeedGuard manually too. If you have no previous experience in removing viruses, you will probably need some assistance. That’s why we have developed a step-by-step SpeedGuard manual removal guide. Go down below this article and take a look at it. If you manage to complete all steps correctly, you will be able to eliminate SpeedGuard manually by your own.

If you have some questions regarding this topic, feel free to ask them in the comments section below and we will do our best to answer them all. To learn more about specific features of SpeedGuard please continue reading this article.

About SpeedGuard adware

SpeedGuard works as browser add-on that can be added to all most common web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or even Safari. Once installed it will display various advertisements on all of those web browsers.

Advertisements displayed by SpeedGuard can come in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual ads. New tab or even window with advertisement on it can be opened at any time as well.

SpeedGuard is like advertising network for cyber criminals. They can’t generate traffic from valid sources like search engines or paid advertisements, thus they use adware like this. This being said, if you keep SpeedGuard installed on your computer, it can be infected with other similar viruses or you can even get scammed.

Another unwanted attribute of SpeedGuard is data collection. It will collect your personal information, such as most visited sites, search queries, browsing history or even your IP and email addresses. They adjust those ads according to collected data and make them look more attractive to you this way, thus you are more likely to click on one of them. And that’s the main purpose of SpeedGuard – they try to make users click on those advertisements because developers of this malware gets paid for every single click.

Distribution Methods of SpeedGuard adware

SpeedGuard is distributed using malicious distribution method called bundling. I.e. when you download and install some freeware, SpeedGuard can be secretly downloaded alongside and installed without you even being aware of that. That’s why you should always pay close attention to the installation process of freeware.

Never skip any steps and opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible. This way you will be able to see all possible options and make changes if needed. Look for various checkboxes that can be already checked for you. If during the installation you notice that some additional software that you are not aware of is being installed alongside, don’t allow this installation to be completed because it can possibly be SpeedGuard or any other malware.

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How to remove SpeedGuard using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard from macOS

Delete SpeedGuard from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard, 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 SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard. Click on the trash bin icon next to SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard, 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 SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard, 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 SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard. Click on the "Remove" icon next to SpeedGuard 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 SpeedGuard from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the SpeedGuard. 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 SpeedGuard, 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.

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