PUP.SpeedUpMyComputer

Posted: October 7, 2013

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Ranking:	8,985
Threat Level:	1/10
Infected PCs:	11,448

First Seen:	October 7, 2013
Last Seen:	October 17, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

SpeedUpMyComputer is a rogue Registry optimizer that detects fictitious errors on your system Registry while claiming that correcting these errors will enhance your computer's performance. Malware researchers always encourage researching the real features of such dubious software before giving it any money, and SpeedUpMyComputer is a clear example of another product that has no beneficial functions, though SpeedUpMyComputer does not attempt to attack your computer. Since following SpeedUpMyComputer's advice may result in the installation of inappropriate updates or other system problems, you should uninstall SpeedUpMyComputer, ideally with an anti-malware product that can perform its stated duties.

The PC Tuneup that Charges You for Nothing

Some PC security companies classify SpeedUpMyComputer as a Potentially Unwanted Program similar to a toolbar or adware. SpeedUpMyComputer has not been found to possess any functions meant to attack your PC directly, such as attacks that block other applications, but SpeedUpMyComputer has a history of displaying intentionally inaccurate scanner results in order to engender panic in its users. After system scans that always find numerous examples of system problems such as improper driver versions or unneeded Registry entries, SpeedUpMyComputer will claim that SpeedUpMyComputer can improve your computer's performance by deleting these fake problems.

However, before doing so, SpeedUpMyComputer requires that you make a purchase of its premium software, which automatically charges on a monthly subscription basis via PayPal. Any PC users who take SpeedUpMyComputer at its word will find that SpeedUpMyComputer cannot provide any real performance boosts, and that SpeedUpMyComputer's recommended 'updates' for video drivers and other system components are incorrect. As a direct result, malware researchers caution that installing software recommended by SpeedUpMyComputer may cause unexpected system problems, including graphical or performance errors.

Getting off the Scamware Highway

You might install SpeedUpMyComputer through its associated sites (speedupmycomputer.net or smarttweak.com), but malware researchers also have seen SpeedUpMyComputer's installation handled by software bundles. Most anti-malware and anti-adware programs should be able to identify a free bundle utility that could install SpeedUpMyComputer, although avoiding download sources that are invested in distributing threats is, perhaps, the best solution. However, because SpeedUpMyComputer does not include functions that cause deliberate harm to your computer, some anti-malware products may not identify SpeedUpMyComputer as threatening – even though installing SpeedUpMyComputer has no benefits, and sizeable drawbacks for any PC.

As an application that extends across the margin between a threat and mere PUP junk, SpeedUpMyComputer shows how online hoaxes continue to profit off of the simple ignorance of many computer users. Because of the frequent abuse of Registry-cleaning software for enacting these types of tactics, malware experts always would recommend double-checking the reputation of any article that affirms to be able to repair your Registry.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

c:\program files\smarttweak\speedupmycomputer\speedupmycomputer.exe

File name: speedupmycomputer.exe
Size: 2.05 MB (2054776 bytes)
MD5: d96d740020f51fd1cd5605784dc2d15b
Detection count: 1,206
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: c:\program files\smarttweak\speedupmycomputer\speedupmycomputer.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: March 1, 2023

%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Users\<username>\OneDrive\DAEMON Tools Images\Game\film\SpeedUpMyComputer-BitTorrent-a\SpeedUpMyComputer.exe

File name: SpeedUpMyComputer.exe
Size: 4.04 MB (4042040 bytes)
MD5: 3ad8cfaeb443f04ac112184f096cd154
Detection count: 262
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %SYSTEMDRIVE%\Users\<username>\OneDrive\DAEMON Tools Images\Game\film\SpeedUpMyComputer-BitTorrent-a\SpeedUpMyComputer.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: October 15, 2023

SpeedUpMyComputer.exe

File name: SpeedUpMyComputer.exe
Size: 2.33 MB (2330656 bytes)
MD5: 93d9d1bbe701f2b138474afd818d3f3a
Detection count: 83
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: October 7, 2013

C:\Program Files\SmartTweak Software\SpeedUpMyComputer\SpeedUpMyComputer.exe MD5: a1cef9a597ce2ab337e2d6cf2ea0a75a

File name: C:\Program Files\SmartTweak Software\SpeedUpMyComputer\SpeedUpMyComputer.exe MD5: a1cef9a597ce2ab337e2d6cf2ea0a75a
Mime Type: unknown/exe MD5: a1cef9a597ce2ab337e2d6cf2ea0a75a
Group: Malware file

C:\Program Files\SmartTweak Software\SpeedUpMyComputer\uninst.exe

File name: C:\Program Files\SmartTweak Software\SpeedUpMyComputer\uninst.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

File name without pathSpeedUpMyComputer.lnkHKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}SOFTWARE\Classes\Applications\SpeedUpMyComputer.exeSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\SpeedUpMyComputer.exeSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\SpeedUpMyComputerSoftware\SmartTweak\SpeedUpMyComputerSOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\SpeedUpMyComputer.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}SpeedUpMyComputer{8BAFAE4B-ADF6-472C-95DC-AD0C513202A4}

Additional Information

The following directories were created:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\{E88FD2E0-2DF1-44D9-9FDF-E4F65B762C55}%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\SmartTweak Software\SpeedUpMyComputer%ProgramFiles%\SmartTweak Software\SpeedUpMyComputer%ProgramFiles%\SmartTweak\SpeedUpMyComputer%ProgramFiles(x86)%\SmartTweak Software\SpeedUpMyComputer%ProgramFiles(x86)%\SmartTweak\SpeedUpMyComputer