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how do i remove speed checker adware from firefox

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I have run malwarebytes and also Kaspersky and they found files but everything is ok until I go to the web and speed checker ads showup everywhere. How do I remove speed check adware from firefox. Firefox has been attacked.

I have run malwarebytes and also Kaspersky and they found files but everything is ok until I go to the web and speed checker ads showup everywhere. How do I remove speed check adware from firefox. Firefox has been attacked.

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Here's what I suggest for tracking down a bad add-on:

(1) Start with the Windows Control Panel, Uninstall a Program. After the list loads, click the "Installed on" column heading to group the infections, I mean, additions, by date. This can help in smoking out undisclosed bundle items that snuck in with some software you agreed to install. Take out as much trash as possible here.

(2) Then, in Firefox, open the Add-ons page using either:

  • Ctrl+Shift+a
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons

In the left column, click Plugins. Set nonessential and unrecognized plugins to "Never Activate".

In the left column, click Extensions. Then, if in doubt, disable (or Remove, if possible) unrecognized and unwanted extensions.

Often a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.

(3) Search for remaining issues with the scanning/cleaning tools listed in our support article: Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware. Note that the tools are free and take considerable time to run. If they seem to finish quickly and then ask for payment, you might have a Fake AV infection. Please use the specialized forums listed in the article in that case.

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