SpeedyCar Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is SpeedyCar?
SpeedyCar is a rogue application presented as a car racing game. Initially, SpeedyCar may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app is likely to infiltrate systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it delivers intrusive advertisements, mines cryptocurrency, and records sensitive information.
For these reasons, SpeedyCar is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), adware, and a cryptominer.
Following infiltration, SpeedyCar delivers coupons, banners, pop-ups, and other similar advertisements. To achieve this, developers employ tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. The ads often conceal underlying website content, thereby diminishing the browsing experience.
In addition, delivered ads might redirect to malicious websites, and execute scripts that download and install malware. Therefore, even a single accidental click might result in high-risk computer infection. Another important issue is cryptomining.
This process is essentially utilization of computer hardware (CPU/GPU) to mine cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoins, Monero, etc.) The mining application might take up to 100% of system resources. Therefore, the computer becomes unstable and virtually unusable - it barely responds and can crash, resulting in permanent data loss (unsaved documents).
Furthermore, fully-loaded hardware generates excessive heat. Therefore, under certain circumstances (such as bad cooling systems, high room temperatures, etc.), hardware can overheat. As with most adware, SpeedyCar gathers various sensitive information, such as IP addresses, search queries, URLs visited, and so on.
This data is shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) and misused to generate revenue. Therefore, having SpeedyCar installed on your computer might lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. You are strongly advised to eliminate SpeedyCar adware immediately.
| Name | SpeedyCar cryptominer |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus. |
| Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
There are dozens of adware-type applications that share similarities with SpeedyCar. The list of examples includes (but is not limited to) Xtex, Un-blocking, TigerTrade, CintaNotes, and BoostPC. By offering various "useful features", these applications attempt to give the impression of legitimacy and trick users to install.
Be aware, however, that adware has just one purpose: to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than delivering any real value for regular users, these potentially unwanted applications pose a direct threat to your privacy and web browsing safety.
How did SpeedyCar install on my computer?
SpeedyCar has an official download website, however, it is also distributed using intrusive advertisements and a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Therefore, SpeedyCar is very likely to infiltrate systems without permission. "Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications together with regular software/apps.
Developers do not disclose PUA installation properly and "bundled" programs are concealed behind various sections (e.g., "Custom/Advanced" options) of the download or installation processes. Furthermore, many users click advertisements and skip download/installation steps. In doing so, they expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise users' privacy.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
To prevent system infiltration by potentially unwanted applications, be cautious when browsing the internet and downloading/installing software. Bear in mind that developers invest many resources into intrusive ad design, thereby making them seem legitimate.
Distinguishing them, however, is easy, since the ads often lead to dubious websites, such as pornography, surveys, adult dating sites, and so on. If you see these ads, immediately remove all dubious applications and browser plug-ins. Furthermore, it is important to carefully analyze each download/installation step using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings.
Opt-out of additionally-included applications and decline offers to download/install them. We recommend that you download programs only from official sources, using direct download links. Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps, and thus should never be used.
The key to computer safety is caution. If your computer is already infected with SpeedyCar, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of SpeedyCar adware:
Official SpeedyCar installation setup:
Deceptive free software installation setup that proliferates SpeedyCar:
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Quick menu:
- What is SpeedyCar?
- STEP 1. Uninstall SpeedyCar application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove SpeedyCar adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove SpeedyCar ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by SpeedyCar' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove SpeedyCar extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
SpeedyCar adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "SpeedyCar", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes SpeedyCar ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove SpeedyCar adware from Internet browsers:
At time of research, SpeedyCar did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the speedycar cryptominer, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the speedycar cryptominer, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with speedycar cryptominer removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the speedycar cryptominer, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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