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- What is it like to have speedial.org?
- What is speedial.org/ speedial.com?
- Is it dangerous?
- How to get rid of speedial.org/ speedial.com?
Speedial.org Controlled
It is quite frustrated to be harassed by Speedial all of a sudden when trying to download or view something else. With Speedial search, the homepage, new tab and even default search engine will be directed to it. Technicians from Global PC Support Center would like PC users to notice the following listed slight problems going with speedial.org/ speedial.com since they can be aggravated:
- The overall PC performance is poorer than it should be.
- It takes longer to load a web page.
- CPU will sometimes be unstable.
- Some strange processes can be detected to run in the background (it needs certain level of computer knowledge to detect the nuance).
What Is Speedial.com/Speedial.org?
With all the undesirable behaviors, besides, the search redirect seems to fight against installed anti-virus program and stick to the computer, PC users are prone to consider speedial is a virus. As a matter of fact, just like 123srv.com and MixiDj.Delta-search.com, it is no more than a web application created to help with product promotion. All the hijacking is to intercept traffic or directing PC users to the sites owned by its creator or its partners.
Is Speedial.com/Speedial.org Dangerous?
It should say that Speedial.com/Speedial.org by itself is not a threat; however, some potential dangers should draw your attention and it is the very reason to remove Speedial search as soon as possible.
It has been learned if you keep updated virus knowledge and the related information from this blog that BHO and JS techniques are commonly seen in building a website or other web applications. Also backdoor program is adopted to transfer the browsing history to its creator so as to figure out where to put the search or ads for better and more effective promotion. Once the three techniques are utilized by virus, it can be horrible:
- BHO technique could help preload the vicious codes into DataBase from where commands are emitted to control how a machine performs.
- JS technique could be used to record confidential information typed online, such as log-in credentials.
- Backdoor program could be utilized to allow unsolicited access from remote cyber criminals for direct control.
Follow Steps to Remove Speedial.com/Speedial.org Hijacker
Step1. Remove the extensions created on the day when speedial.org/ speedial.com was firstly detected,including "lightning speed dial".
Internet Explorer
Tools > Manage add-ons > ‘Toolbars and Extensions’ and ‘Search Providers’ > remove speedial.org/ speedial.com's extension and the one created on the day when it firstly appeared.
Mozilla Firefox
Tools > Options > ‘Extension’ and‘Plugins’ panel > remove speedial.org/ speedial.com's extension and the ones created on the day when it firstly appeared.
Google Chrome
Spanner icon > "Tools" > ‘Extensions’ > remove speedial.org/ speedial.com's extension.
Opera
Opera menu > Extensions > Manage Extensions > remove speedial.org/ speedial.com's extension.
Safari
Safari Menu > Preferences > extensions tab > remove speedial.org/ speedial.com's extension and the ones generated on day when it firstly appeared.
Step2. Restore the homepage from speedial.org/ speedial.com.
Internet Explorer
Tools menu >“Internet Options” > General tab > put in the desirable homepage URL >“Use Current” button.
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox’s Menu > Options > General tab > type your favorite homepage URL in ‘Home Page’>“Use Current Pages”.
Google Chrome
Spanner icon > “Settings” > Basic section > ‘Home Page’> type your favorite homepage URL in “Open this page” > “OK” button.
Opera
Opera’s menu > “settings” > select “Preference” > tap General tab > “Home page” > set your desired search engine.
Safari
Safari menu > Preference > General tab > “Homepage” > enter your desirable homepage URL > Enter/Return key.
Step3. Modify Hosts file to block speedial.org/ speedial.com from appearing.
Windows
Win+R key combination > type CMD > hit Enter key > type "ping speedial.org" and "ping speedial.com" respectively > Enter key > note down the IP address > navigate to C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc > click open Hosts file > paste the IP address to the last line > save file.
ping speedial.org/ speedial.com to block it |
Mac OS X
Finder launchpad icon > Utilities > Terminal > type "ping speedial.org" and "ping speedial.com" respectively > Enter/Return key > note down the IP address for speedial.org/ speedial.com > shift+command+g key combination > type “etc” (/private/etc/hosts) > Enter/Return key > click open Hosts file > paste the IP address to the last line > save it to modify host file.
ping speedial.org/ speedial.com to block it |
Step4. Remove all the Temp files under the following directories.
C:\WINDOWS\Temp
C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\Local Settings\Temp
C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet File
It is recommended to read this post in details so as to deal with the Speedial hijacker in the right way. People should know that failure can happen once speedial.org/ speedial.com is being captured by random threats as the above steps are exclusively applicable to speedial hijacker. If you unfortunately run into this case, please do get quick fix according to your concrete situation from VilmaTech Online Support or get the corresponding solution from virus reservoir only when you are well equipped with computer skills and virus knowledge.
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