SilverSpeedup Uninstall Instruction [Jan 2022]

This article intends to assist you in removing SilverSpeedup, a potentially unwanted program, at no cost. Our guide also shows you why this tool does not solve PC issues.

What is SilverSpeedup?

SilverSpeedup by Segurazo can be legitimately classified as an Unwanted Application1.

SilverSpeedup can be correctly identified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) with the scareware elements. The latter means that by alarming them with a non-existent threat, the software prevails upon users to buy it. This app is distributed as a registry/startup optimizer and optimizer for a wide variety of apps, which is able to make the system starting and functioning much faster. However, just like SAntivirus, that is usually distributed in the same pack, it will show you that your PC is suffering from tens of problems. It may show you that a fresh-installed application has a great deal of problems with its configuration files, and offer you to fix it after purchasing the license.

Microsoft has quite a strict opinion on the question of registry optimizers: they constantly say that the trustworthiness of such applications is relatively low, and their usage may lead to system instability2. They also disclaimed the responsibility for cases when the system starts malfunctioning after the changes in registry implemented by such utilities. Hence, a SilverSpeedup usage is a risky attempt, because no one can approve that this tool is really useful and creates no troubles in the system.

The trouble with many supposed windows registry cleaners is that there is no any kind of verification that repairing the reported issues with their help will basically enhance the system functionality. Along with that, Microsoft has recently shown that specific windows registry cleaners rather cause a lot of “serious problems” while amending the registry, as a result, it was recommended that individuals do not use these quasi security apps3.

Lastly, this tool is marked by lots of reliable anti-virus scanners as a PUP. This is the valid reason for you not to trust the SilverSpeedup app, no matter how positively it might be described on its site.

SilverSpeedup Technical Summary.

Name SilverSpeedup
Vendor SilverSpeedupLogic
Type Potentially Unwanted Program
Detection Name PUP.SilverSpeedup
Short Description Potentially Unwanted Program. Developed by SilverSpeedupLogic and targeted at Windows OS.
Distribution Method Adware Bundles
Files dit.exe
ditx.exe
RSilverSpeedup.exe
SilverSpeedup.exe

There is a possibility to download and install SilverSpeedup directly from its main websites, however, I truly doubt that this will be your choice. Most often, the application is spread out with intrusive ads created by some adware, or through packing with various other free programs, whereas the information regarding the extra software is usually not fully disclosed.

Therefore, it is necessary that you extensively check out the EULA and also setup milestones during the setup steps of any kind of free program downloaded and install on the web.

If you have a choice to select the “Advanced” or “Custom” installation then ensure you use this option to avoid unapproved setups.

In case the license agreement or the setup wizard indicates that some toolbar or other adware is suggested, it is very important that you immediately cancel the entire installation to maintain your computer safe.

Despite the fact that SilverSpeedup might be capable of repairing some bugs, considering the reality that it marks some items that I believe are safe and afterwards instructs you to make a payment to delete them.

I would rather not advise you to use SilverSpeedup tool.

If you are confident that this is not a utility you want on your PC, feel free to refer to the removal instruction provided below to remove it at free whatsoever.

How to remove SilverSpeedup ?

Unwanted application has ofter come with other viruses and spyware. This threats can steal account credentials, or crypt your documents for ransom.
Reasons why I would recommend GridinSoft4

Run the setup file.

Run Setup.exe
GridinSoft Anti-Malware Setup

Press “Install” button.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware Install

Once installed, Anti-Malware will automatically run.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware Splash-Screen

Wait for the Anti-Malware scan to complete.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware Scanning

Click on “Clean Now”.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware Scan Result

Are Your Protected?

Full version of GridinSoft

If the guide doesn’t help you to remove SilverSpeedup PUP you can always ask me in the comments for getting help.

References

  1. Virustotal Report: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/5a4628132ebc608f8e02657ae6d603ad6d56a53ab3755fd0001177aeb8b81995
  2. Microsoft Support policy for the use of registry cleaning utilities
  3. Windows support: Microsoft support policy for the use of registry cleaning utilities

About the author

Brendan Smith

Cybersecurity analyst covering malware families, suspicious files, and detection alerts. Brendan focuses on clear explanations of what a warning means, when it may be a false positive, and which cleanup steps are appropriate.

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