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What is SpeedTray?

SpeedTray is an adware-type application that employs a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of extra software together with software chosen by the user. Additional applications are usually included when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

Therefore, lack of caution during the download process often results in installation of apps such as SpeedTray.

Once this rogue browser add-on installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, various intrusive advertisements (for example, pop-up/under, in-text, display, etc.) are generated. These often lead to dubious websites containing potentially unwanted or even infectious content.

Furthermore, SpeedTray tracks users' Internet browsing activity on infected computers. Recorded information includes IP addresses (to determine users' geographic locations), websites visited, Internet searches, pages viewed, web beacons, cookies, etc.

This information may be personally identifiable and such behavior can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. SpeedTray is similar to other rogue applications that claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience. Some examples are InterStat, ZoomIt, SmartOfferDisplay, and PaceItApp among many others.

None of these applications, including SpeedTray, provide any real value for the user, in fact, they are developed to generate revenue by the display of intrusive ads and sharing collected data with third parties. For these reasons, SpeedTray should be removed from your system immediately.

Popular free software download websites including download.com, soft32.com, softonic.com, etc., employ small download programs (called 'installers', 'download managers', 'download clients', and so on) to monetize their traffic and free services.

Download programs offer installation of bundled applications that are said to be '100% legitimate and virus-free', however, these promoted apps are mostly classed as adware or malware. To prevent installation of SpeedTray, and other similar ads, closely follow each step of the free software download procedure and never accept installation of other programs.

In addition, always use the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options when installing downloaded software - this will reveal any bundled applications listed for installation and allow you to opt-out. The following instructions will guide you through the elimination of SpeedTray from your system.

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Quick menu:

• What is SpeedTray?
• STEP 1. Uninstall SpeedTray application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove SpeedTray adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove SpeedTray ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by SpeedTray' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove SpeedTray ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

SpeedTray 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 "SpeedTray", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes SpeedTray ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove SpeedTray adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, SpeedTray 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 speedtray adware, 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 "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the speedtray adware, 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 plugins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with speedtray adware 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 speedtray adware, 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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