PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro
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| Popularity Rank: | 17,581 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 258 |
| First Seen: | March 27, 2019 |
| Last Seen: | August 17, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro on your system indicates that a potentially unwanted program (PUP) has been identified. This type of software is not necessarily malicious, but it can still cause problems and compromise your system's performance and security. In this report, we will provide you with information about PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro, its operating methods, symptoms of infection, and steps to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro?
PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro is a type of potentially unwanted program that is designed to scan your system for performance issues and offer to fix them for a fee. While it may seem like a legitimate tool, PUPs like PC SpeedScan Pro often use deceptive tactics to convince users to purchase their software or subscribe to their services. These programs can also collect user data, display unwanted advertisements, and slow down your system.
How PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro Operates
PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro typically operates by scanning your system for potential issues, such as registry errors, temporary files, and other problems that can affect system performance. However, the scan results are often exaggerated or false, and the program may claim to have found issues that do not exist. The program may then offer to fix these issues for a fee, or it may attempt to sell you additional software or services. In some cases, PUPs like PC SpeedScan Pro can also install additional software or toolbars on your system without your consent.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro, you may notice several symptoms, including unwanted pop-ups and advertisements, slow system performance, and unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on your system. You may also notice that your system is scanning frequently, or that you are being prompted to purchase software or services. In some cases, PUPs like PC SpeedScan Pro can also cause system crashes, freezes, and other stability issues.
- Unwanted pop-ups and advertisements
- Slow system performance
- Unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on your system
- Frequent system scans
- Prompts to purchase software or services
- System crashes, freezes, and other stability issues
How to Remove PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow you to download and install removal tools.
- Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro and any other malware that may be present.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that you do not recognize or that you did not intentionally install.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro and any other malware have been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined in this report, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and any other malware that may be present. Remember to always be cautious when downloading and installing software, and to never click on suspicious links or pop-ups. By taking these precautions, you can help to protect your system and your personal data from PUPs like PC SpeedScan Pro and other types of malware.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 8.07.0004_PCSpeedScan.Exe | a4c2afc18ddbfee7b1c2fa0bc2f97758 | 17 |
| 2. | Launcher.exe | 7b50762e453f1a303d5a06e71868687a | 1 |
| 3. | download.exe | 13d1782120784ca6048aec0ed734f8d8 | 0 |
| 4. | SpeedScan_setup.exe | 3dbfe4e51ec402366d9f18593e8398ac | 0 |
| 5. | PCSpeedScan Pro.exe | 758d640ad4770ee114e687327e6688e3 | 0 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.PC SpeedScan Pro |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Self Signed |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
d1d4121f7cb66e243fd0caee0563a560
SHA1:
bbddcbd576a2a64eb397664fed2a307d863617a4
SHA256:
55FC975520AFDF41685752D79993E26E0BCB6A3DFA86AFFF04D4ADB1BD797F01
File Size:
6.00 MB, 6000128 bytes
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MD5:
ee3791280d4edbacf90b5566837aa3d5
SHA1:
37c0666bc03c5c4c05d767d594038c1c7dfe9ff5
SHA256:
FD3FDDC4E7B9C178E62CD19F0FF2653482819DD1372C29985BC5470EC252A7DE
File Size:
6.91 MB, 6911824 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ascentive LLC | Ascentive LLC | Self Signed |
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
|---|---|
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslbde7.tmp\findprocdll.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslbde7.tmp\modern-header.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslbde7.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslbde7.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslbde7.tmp\nsdialogs.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslbde7.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nslbde7.tmp\version.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsw4c92.tmp\buttonevent.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsw4c92.tmp\findprocdll.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsw4c92.tmp\modern-header.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsw4c92.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsw4c92.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsw4c92.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsw4c92.tmp\version.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Keyboard Access |
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