How to Remove Estimate Speed Up

Estimate Speed Up is malicious software designed to frighten victims by giving them incorrect information about a system’s critical security situation. It originated from the legendary rogue program family of computer dangers, whose inventions are typically dishonest programs designed to steal money from victims. Generally, pop-ups and redirects that pose as virus scanners and announce different system problems, together with requests to download the installer file for Estimate Speed Up are used to spread all of their apps. This malware also makes use of compromised websites where malicious code has been introduced to automatically download and install Estimate Speed Up on users’ computers.

Estimate SpeedUp is a fake optimizer

The fake security and optimization utility starts a thorough scan as soon as it is installed and, astonishingly, finds hundreds of potentially unwanted things in just a few seconds. Estimate Speed Up also identifies different registry mistakes, startup issues, and other issues that are slowing down the system. Users that try to fix ostensible difficulties end up buying the application, which opens a browser window to accept online payments. Those who want to utilize the full working version of Estimate SpeedUp must pay for it. It is an obvious sign that it was created only as a rip-off program that preys on unwary users by using intimidation techniques.

Screenshot of Estimate SpeedUp

Victims may also tamper with other packaged apps that are quite dangerous, in addition to Estimate Speed Up. The fake Windows repair tool is installed along with the fake system optimizer, as shown in the image above. In the majority of cases, users must get rid of these two harmful programs in order to get their computers back in perfect working order. Below is a detailed tutorial on cleaning the Windows operating system. To ensure the complete and effective uninstallation of Estimate Speed Up, please follow the instructions exactly.

Estimate Speed Up Removal Procedure

Below is a systematic instruction that is very useful in getting rid of unwanted programs on compromised Windows computers. Aside from removing the unwanted application, this guide is also helpful for deleting associated adware and malware. In order to totally eliminate the threat, it is vital to follow the process in an exact manner.

Instant Removal : Scan the computer with antivirus program

Combo Cleaner is a trusted computer security and optimization tool equipped with a powerful virus and malware detection engine. This program can get rid of unwanted program Estimate Speed Up and similar threats, whether it has infected PC, Mac, Android, or iOS.

1. Download the application from the following page:

2. Save the file to your preferred location.

3. Double-click the downloaded file CCSetup.exe and install with the default settings.

4. At the end of the setup process, click Finish to run Combo Cleaner.

5. The tool will update the database file; please wait for this process to complete.

6. To begin checking for threats like Estimate Speed Up, click on the Start Scan button. Wait for this scan to finish.

Screenshot of Combo Cleaner PC

7. At the end of the scan process, click on Remove all threats to delete Estimate Speed Up, including all harmful objects from the computer.

To fully optimize the features of antivirus and privacy scanners, users may have to upgrade to the premium version.

Please continue with the succeeding removal procedures if you are comfortable manually getting rid of the unwanted program and malicious items linked to it.

Manual Removal : Steps to get rid of Estimate Speed Up

The steps below will guide you to manually remove Estimate Speed Up without having to purchase a recommended virus scanner. We have tested the procedures; hence, the attackers may make modifications overtime. As a result, terms, names, and images in the guide may differ from what users are seeing recently.

The procedure may require you to close the browser or restart the computer; therefore, we are suggesting to Bookmark or Print this page. You must be logged in to Windows with an Administrator account to be able to execute some of the tasks. Check here to know if you are currently using an account with Admin rights. 

Step 1 : Restart Windows in Safe Mode with Networking

The method of running Windows in Safe Mode before deleting files, ending system processes, and virus scanning is effective in getting rid of Estimate Speed Up. This routine can prevent most viruses and malware from loading, making it easier to detect and remove them.

1. On the Windows Search bar, please type msconfig.

Screenshot of Win 11 Search

2. Select and open System Configutation on the list of found results.

3. Once you are in the System Configuration window, go to the Boot tab.

Screenshot of Msconfig Win 11

4. Under the Boot Options area, please check Safe Boot so that it starts in Safe Mode after restarting.

5. Next, select Network. This will allow Windows to boot in Safe Mode with Networking.

6. Lastly, click on Apply and OK to save the changes.

7. Please restart Windows. The system should run in Safe Mode after the reboot.

Do not forget to restore the normal boot process of Windows after this process. Simply repeat the method above, and this time, uncheck the Safe Boot option to run Windows normally.

Step 2 : Uninstall Estimate Speed Up from Windows

1. On your keyboard, press Windows Key + R. Type the appwiz.cpl command and click OK.

Screenshot of Run Command

2. The Program and Features window will open. Arrange the list in a chronological manner, with recently installed applications on top. To do this, click on the 'Installed On' column.

3. Select Estimate Speed Up or a recently installed suspicious entry from the list.

4. Click on Uninstall to remove it from the Windows system. You can close the Program and Features window once this procedure is done.

Step 3 : Delete Malicious Files and Folder

1. Open Windows File Explorer. You can use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + E.

2. On the top menu, click on View > Show > Hidden Items. This will expose all hidden files associated with Estimate Speed Up.

3. Now, go to the following directory or file location of the malware:

- C:\Program Files (x86)\Estimate Speed Up\

Keep in mind that Estimate Speed Up may use random folder names. So, if the example above is not present, you can look for any suspicious folder name. Arrange the contents of the "Program Files (x86)" folder chronologically by clicking on the Date Modified tab above to see the most recent added suspicious directory.

4. Select all the files in this suspicious directory and click Delete. You can also just delete the whole folder itself. Please close the File Explorer window after this task.

Screenshot of Deleting Files

5. Next, on your Desktop, right-click on Recycle Bin and click on Empty Recycle Bin in the list.

6. Please restart Windows in Normal mode. Refer to Step 3 and just uncheck the Safe Boot option.

You can run a virus scan while in Safe Mode. It has been proven that most malware won't load when Windows is booted to Safe Mode, making it easier to remove them.

Step 4 : Scan the computer with AdwCleaner

In this section, we will check the computer with AdwCleaner and reset vital sections of the browser program and network settings that may have been affected by the Estimate Speed Up infection.

1. Follow the link below to download the tool called AdwCleaner.

2. When the download has completed, please close all running programs on the computer, especially browsers affected by Estimate Speed Up.

3. Browse the location of the downloaded file and double-click on adwcleaner.exe to start running the tool.

4. If Windows displays a prompt saying, "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" click Yes to proceed.

5. On the AdwCleaner dashboard, click on Settings.

Screenshot of AdwCleaner Policies

6. While in the Settings window, please turn On the Reset Chrome Policies, Reset IE Policies, and Reset Winsock.

7. Go back to the Dashboard and click the Scan Now button.

Screenshot of AdwCleaner Scanner

8. AdwCleaner searches the computer for malicious programs, extensions, plug-ins, adware, and any items that may be associated with Estimate Speed Up.

9. Clean or Remove all suspicious and harmful items identified after the thorough scan.

10. AdwCleaner will then prompt an option to run another repair, which will reset Winsock and other settings. Please click the Run Basic Repair button.

Screenshot of Basic Repair

11. A message will appear stating that "All processes will be closed..." Please click Continue.

Image of Basic Repair Message

12. After the cleanup procedure, rebooting the computer is required to finalize the removal of Estimate Speed Up as well as other detected threats.

System Compatibility Notice

Logo of Windows

We ensured that our method to get rid of Estimate Speed Up is compatible with the majority of Microsoft operating systems (Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11). To prevent complicated steps, the commands used in the instructions are common, useful, and tested. If you encounter any compatibility problems when following this tutorial, please message us or leave your comment below, and we will reply and make the required modifications.

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