How to Remove Internet Speed Monitor from Your Computer

by Sara M. Schweiger on April 20, 2009

Internet Speed Monitor is malware that has been installed into your browser without your knowledge or consent. It is an especially annoying type of malware as it bombards you with Ads when you are trying to browse the internet.

You might think that uninstalling Internet Speed Monitor using Add/Remove Programs is a good idea. However, this will only be a temporary measure. The reason is that Internet Speed monitor can rejuvenate itself using any small file that the Add/Remove Programs processed failed to remove. Removing all Internet Speed Monitor files from your system’s registry will solve this problem. Keep in mind that working int he registry is not for the faint at heart. If you make a mistake by removing the wrong entry, the result may be lost data or a computer that will not reboot.

How to Detect and Remove Internet Speed Monitor

Run your anti-spyware software to safely and easily remove Internet Speed Monitor from your computer. Now is the perfect time to get anti-spyware software if you don’t already have it. Anti-spyware software abounds and there are plenty of free options on the internet. To protect your computer against future threats, look for quality anti-spyware software. Doing an initial scan of your computer will detect any spyware that currently exists and it will be removed.

Optimize your Anti-Spyware software

There are several steps you will have to take to ensure that your anti-spyware program is both updated and protecting your computer again current threats.

* Download updates regularly. Anti-spyware programs are constantly updating their software to protect you from the latest threats. You will not have this protection if you dont update your software regularly. You should download updates at least once a week.

* Your browser should be immunized against current threats. Spybot has a function which utilizes the processes already existing in your browser that protect your computer against spyware.

* Your computer should be scanned regularly. Anti-spyware software does protect your computer from the latest threats but if you don’t download updates regularly, some new spyware may have gotten onto your computer. Scan your computer every week as an added protection against spyware.

It’s a good idea to follow all the steps already outlined as a matter of habit every week. This will accomplish two things. It will help you maintain a clean computer free from spyware like Internet Speed Monitor and it will also keep your computer optimized by removing all the spyware that is unwated and slows down your computer and your internet connection.

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