Speed Test Guide

If you have the Google Chrome browser installed and if you want to track your internet speed often, Speed Test Guide might come into picture. This extension created by Innover Group is meant to make it easy for you to test internet speeds and also browse the web using a custom web search tool offered by it. The extension is also meant to replace your New Tab page and configure it “with relevant features.” Since the add-on is free to download, there is no doubt that quite a few Chrome users might end up installing it. If you too are thinking about acquiring this free tool, we suggest that you read the report to understand it better. Remember that even the most malicious programs and extensions can appear to be harmless and even beneficial at first. While we do not claim that this particular extension is extremely dangerous, it is identified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and that is not without reason. If you want to learn more or how to remove Speed Test Guide, please continue reading.

Speed Test Guide can be downloaded from speedtest-guide.com and the Chrome web store (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/speed-test-guide/jkilbiahalnlmbdplofomffbdlomfopi), but we are sure that third-party installers could be set up to distribute this program too. The creator might even have nothing to do with that. The thing is that internet speed testing tools are quite popular among users, and so less reliable software distributors can use Speed Test Guide to expose people to other questionable PUPs or perhaps even malware. This is why trusting bundled downloaders is not something we ever recommend doing. If you want to install new extensions and programs, rely on official downloaders. Of course, just because a program has an official downloader, that does not mean that it is 100% reliable. If you have downloaded the extension from the Chrome web store, you must have been informed that the PUP can read your browsing history, change your New Tab page, and also read and change your data on certain websites. Some people might decide to delete Speed Test Guide due to this.

Once you install Speed Test Guide, speedtest-guide.com/newtab/v1/1wqzj2.html takes over the New Tab. At the top of this page, you can find a link to speedtest.net. In the center of the page, you can find links to other third-party websites that might be unrelated to internet speed testing. The webpage has the interface of a search engine, and, naturally, you can find a search dialog box in the center. This is the feature that most users will not even think about, but according to our researchers, this might be the top reason to delete Speed Test Guide. If you have used the search tool, you know that it redirects to Yahoo Search, but do you know that the results are modified? Sponsored ads could be included in normal search results, and if you interact with them, you could expose yourself to suspicious offers and deals. Without a doubt, if you want to browse the web safely, you want to use a search tool you can trust, and if you do not think you can trust speedtest-guide.com/newtab/v1/1wqzj2.html, we suggest removing the PUP.

It is not enough to delete Speed Test Guide extension from Google Chrome. You also need to clear browsing data to ensure that information about you and your browsing activity is no longer tracked and used to personalize advertising. Do you have a plan on how to remove Speed Test Guide? We are sure that this is not the first time you are eliminating an unwanted extension, but in case it is, you can follow the instructions below. They show how to get rid of the PUP and also clear browsing data. This is not the best option if you downloaded the potentially unwanted program with something else that requires removal. If you are not yet sure about that, install a free malware scanner, and this tool will help you understand the situation better. If threats exist, we advise installing anti-malware software. It will automatically erase all threats, and you will not need to worry about your system’s protection either. Of course, if you choose the manual removal option, remember that you still need to secure your system.

Speed Test Guide Removal

1. Launch the Google Chrome browser.
2. Simultaneously tap Alt+F keys on the keyboard.
3. In the menu on the right, click More tools.
4. Click Extensions and then Remove the unwanted add-on.
5. Simultaneously tap Ctrl+Shift+Delete keys on the keyboard.
6. In the Clear browsing data menu, click Advanced.
7. Choose a time range and mark boxes.
8. Click Clear data and then restart the browser.