SpeedMaxPc Reviews
SpeedMaxPc is a downloadable software system that claims to give users “High Tech PC Optimization” by scanning their computer, identifying the “bugs,” cleaning their system, and then protecting them from future problems.
SpeedMaxPc is free to download and, once downloaded, will conduct a free scan of your computer, both hard drive and registry, to see where there are areas that could be addressed to have your computer run more efficiently.
In addition, SpeedMaxPc will scan your computer for spyware and malware and show you the specific issues that can be treated with their software.
However, these problems and areas of inefficiency will not be fixed by SpeedMaxPc unless you decide to purchase the software at a price of $29.99. Once you have purchased the software, SpeedMaxPc will begin fixing the issues so your computer can more efficiently.
And once your current problems are corrected, SpeedMaxPc also offers continual protection against spyware and malware so that future viruses cannot affect your computer’s performance.
I installed SpeedMax on my laptop a few days ago and it has delivered it's promise and I am pleased with the results.
I was surprised to see the registration requires anual payment. I used PayPal and I have cancelled the ongoing payment cycle:
To change or cancel your agreement, log in to your PayPal account, go to your Profile, and click My money. Then in the "My pre-approved payments" section, update the agreement.
This product is itself a malware.
For a start.. why is this the first listing in the highlighted part of my google search.. i guess i stupidly thought that these companies had to adhere to some kind of trading standards??
was a micro second from downloading this, and thought i smelled a rat when i read the user agreement and buried in there was a lot of garb about them having permission to use your data, that they could not be held liable if loss of your data incurred loss of amongst other things money..
nothing that isn't corrupt anymore..
The site I found this on appeared to be promoted by Microsoft . It was on fox 59.com during the DTWG malware scare.I did allow the initial scan but when the FREE became Buy I stopped. So glad I did . I removed the download from my computer but should I be concerned now about malware?
Anyone can slap a Microsoft picture on their website. That doesn't mean Microsoft endorses it. When in doubt, ask on the Microsoft Answers forums. They'll tell you their opinion of this product and any other automated registry cleaner and it's not good.
I too found that the product didn't live up to the advertising on P C Max. I called the phone number shown on other comments on this site an promptly was told I wouldn't have a problem for a refund. I did not use Pay-Pal but used A T M Bank America Visa. I also unchecked Auto renewal when I paid. PHONE USED IS 855-432-0727
Yep, you do everythig the instructions say, then you have to "call" to get the license key. After 10 minutes (not exaggerating) I got a prompt to leave a message to be called back. Yep, no call ! I learned the hard way. STAY AWAY FROM THEM! Hey SpeedMaxPc, Karma is a B!TCH!
This was pathetic please make it easier to remove from your computer i shouldn't have to go into control panel to delete this piece of crap.
I was suspicious when I googled speedmax having responded to an advert of its wonderful attributes. There was no hint of having to pay for it. That's what got me. It looks like its free until you are almost through the downloading stage. I did download it and it scanned/found 600+ errors. I've seen this before on scam sites - I know my pc doesn't have that many errors.
Anyway, I got as far as the surprise payment page - 45 dollars or something and thats when I reared up and thought - SCAM. It prompted me to look for reviews - THANKS GUYS YOU SAVED ANOTHER SOUL.
Don't even think about it - please.
I have a runtime error warning preventing me viewing certain online pdf's
Looking online for a solution, I came upon Speedmaxpc. It promised to specifically resolve the runtime error problem. Like a fool (to be honest, in retrospect, can't believe my naivete) I paid and downloaded this junk softwear. No solution to my problem - and when it scans the computer it tells me there are 1000+ problems to fix - claims to have 'fixed' them, and then within hours of the scan it finds another 1000+ 'problems'
But it don't do anything which improves the operation of my computer.
What is more - by paying with PayPal (not PayPal's fault - I guess) but I can't register with Speedmax to get back up or answer my questions - very annoying!! Don't waste your money. Scam it is! As I say should be illegal - probably is. I am now going to remove it all from my computer and wave bye-bye to 25 quid and several hours of my time. (NB: you can stop the direct debit in your PayPal account)
thnks for the info my computer runs perfect but they found lots of faults i dont believe them they make the faults up
I just found £23.96 deducted form my paypal account via Safecart for speedmax. This was in paypal as a recurirng payment which I have now stopped. I don't remember buying it but I may have when pc was slow. I certainly didn't intend to pay them annually! Program long since deleted but you if you've dabbled with them check your paypal for 'pre-approved payments' and cancel this one quick.
I don't recall it speeded up my computer any.
I sadly bought it couple of months ago and since then my PC has been running really slow and freezing often, i got really frustrated and started using my ipad, the strange thing is that i started having problems with my online shopping payments where the transaction freezez or doesn't go but goes easily when i make it using the ipad. I wouldn't be surprised if this is also a spyware made to steal your info. I just deleted the entire software and the additional things i bought from them and hope i wouldn't be charged again next year for a ripoff software.
Btw, my computer started running perfectly after i removed speedmax.
Please be careful and hope no one will be fooled to purchase the software again.
I have a 'runtime error' warning when attempting to access some online pdf's. Only some, mind you. Seaching to find a solution I stumbled on Speedmaxpc, promising to resolve this specific error. On reflection can't believe my naivete, without first reviewing. Wasted 25 quid - own fault; but don't be fooled - don't waste your hard-earned lucre. Also annoying: I paid with PayPal and can't as a result register with Speedmax to get back-up. As I infer above - blatant theft!
Mike
I cannot remove the software and I can't do much with my pc either. Anyone know how to remove this garbage?
Failed to remove ALOT toolbar as advertized on there website.
Will not respond to e-mail or support request.
Unable to get refund.
I signed up for Speedymax because my pc was slow. My total bill came to a lot more than yours did, which my credit company is disputing. My pc is still slow. When the speedymax screen comes up, it tells me I have a horrendous amount of errors. When I click Fix All, it fixes nothing. When I run the scan again, I have even more errors. I did call the tech number, and the pc speeded up for a few hours. Then it was back to low again. I want to uninstall this software and never buy any more promises on the internet. I think this is scam software. I thought it would be safe because oft the Norton secured tic on this site. I was wrong.
DON'T BUY IT!!
This is a truely great product. It scammed me of all my money spent on this "program" and 30$ for a license key? i dont think so! But guess what i fell for it! huh..708 errors i dont think theres any possible way it could have that many i mean....i just got my computer cleaned a few months ago but it was still running slow and it didnt occur to me when i was registering but what happened I GOT SCAMMED.
DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID
I was having trouble with the Microsoft updates and found SpeedMaxpc which promised that its program would fix the problem. I stupidly bought it -- MADE SURE TO UNCHECK THE AUTO RENEWAL BOX -- and when the email receipt came it said that I had purchased an auto renewal version. Which I did not. I called them immediately and was told that the person was only a tech guy who knew nothing about the billing end. I also ran the program and it did nothing to fix the program. I also realized that it was a low end version of what I already owned. The next day (Monday) I tried to call the company, but got a recording to use their email contact system on line -- which I did. Since then I have gotten the run-around trying to get a refund. I put a dispute in with my credit card company. Hopefully I won't have to do this next year when it auto renews.
If you paid with Paypal you could stop the auto renew on their website.
I stupidly downloaded and paid for this with Paypal, I know find that I can not get a refund (i can not get in contact with anyone) Not only that but I am locked into paying them every year. HELP
go to the email receipt and unsubscribe, at least that will stop the future cost.
My computer got a virus and I stupidly downloaded as J Bell did the SpeedMaxpc software in my panic. I then paid £32.90 for the one which should fix the issue. The tel number given for activation takes you to a telecoms company who claim to know nothing about it! Cannot download, cannot activate, cannot contact!
Credit card payment so I have to notify them presumably?
Yes you need to notify your credit card company and dispute the transaction. That will force this company to communicate with you regarding a refund and in the interim, the price you paid will be credited to your account while the issue is sorted.
dispute this with PayPal - their dispute system works great!
I just stopped an auto renew and got a refund from a PC cleaner. Follow the links on Paypal
thank u so much 4 the warning..
so many scams too bad we don't have a list of these con artists.
thanks
next time never trust any products online especially offering you products. It could be a scam or malware. Try to contact your Bank to cancel any transaction on that product for the next payment I guess.
i have read some of your comments and i decided to cancel auto payments with paypal. no problems to cancel from mypypal site.To J Bell you should be able to cancel without any trouble...Thanks to all for comments i am only sorry i did not see them before i paid my money....Cheers all
just been on there almost downloaded it then i saw the price had doubled rip off site.i will not try them again.if you paid wth paypal tell paypal the problem open a dispute and demamd your money back paypal will get on to them paypal is a very trusted and honest way of doing buisness they look after the buyer first not the seller ok hope this helps.
After explaining to Speedmax that there product did not fix my slow running PC and telling them why i didn't, a refund from Safecart to Paypal took 24 hours and then from Paypal to my bank, who decided to keep it for three days so i guess i can't complain.
I am always leary of these offers, So glad I checked this out and found these reviews, I will not buy this, I'll take my PC to local repair shop. the scan said I had over 3000 problems, dud !! how did it work at all. LOL And I'm a senior citizen on fixed income...Thanks for the help guys.......
Speedmax is a scam and I want my money back. How dare you take my money for nothing. You need to have a class action suit against you.
I stupidly installed it but did not buy. Just had a bad feeling.
However I will NOT uninstall. I'm pissed at them and my own stupidity.
Any suggestions on hos to remove it?
DO NOT Utilize this product. My computer laptop is less than 1 year old. I unfortunately allowed the Speedmax to "run" on my PC, it had told me I had 839 potential security threats. I use ESET Secirity normally. I should have called them first. After paying 39.95 my computer started acting differently my email folders dissapeared and I had a hard time even 'LOCATING" my ESET security. Now I am being told that Speedmax IS malware and I may have to have my whole computer erased.
SPEEDMAX IS A SCAM DO NOT TOUCH IT>
steven h, while this product is not technically malware, it is scareware, making the uninformed think their computers are slow due to hundreds of registry errors. The problem is, computers are usually slow because there is not enough RAM installed or the presence of real malware, something this product could not detect or remove. Registry cleaners and pc optimizers are nothing but scam programs. They cause the problems you describe because they remove registry keys needed by programs and the operating system because they aren't smart enough to know the difference between a needed and uneeded key. And even if a key isn't technically unneeded, their size is so small you'd have to remove half of the registry to recover any hard drive space. And hard drive space won't speed up your pc. Again, that's a memory issue. Speedmax pc is just another bottle of snake oil, making promises it can't deliver. Until people realize that there is no magical program that can power boost their computers' speed, programs like this will continue to sell and computers will continue to be ruined.
You don't have to pay them every year...go into paypal and block the payment.
yea I already blocked future paymens and I want a refund for a pos.The best thing is that they have a pic of saying anytime anywhere we will be there,click that pic and it says 9am to like 6pm mon-fri only pacific time.I found their number in the east coast but just a recording telling you what website you need.One day later my computer is full of junk mail from every place and every where..DO NOT BUY DONT EVEN LOOK
anytime you dont have problems from a company that scans your pc for free and then tells you to rejester look it up on computer. because its a scam.
Thanks for the heads up. I was just seriously getting ready to purchase. I have 2 viruses Gereric15.BYSQ & LuheSiref.A. All the anti virus programs tell me this but they fail when removing them. This program picked them up and their files and I thought I'd found the answer for removing them but I guess not.
Absolutely right, Ronald. In this era of economical crisis, scammers want your money doing really bad things. Unfortunately, Paypal doesn't have the verification system for these guys that we want as consumers. Any ways, the point is: "open your eyes as big as you can and listen as much clear as you can". Never hit the first bal !!!
cancel your card
This program is just scareware, there are also other programs such as Speedy PC Pro that look and act identically to this one.
Don't waste your money on this! Just find a real program that does what this claims to do for free.
Don't use ANY program that says it can speed up your pc, including the one in Malbuster's post. And for that program in particular, see what Microsoft has to say in their own forum. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-security/who-are-speedy-pc-pro-and-are-they-safe-to-use/62629332-a670-4166-b418-e2a5a876daa1
The pc cleaner I bought told me I needed to spend 255 with another tech to get my PC working right. I redid myharddrive
thank you so very much!!!
SpeedyPCPro is another scam product.
it can be the same provider
Hi, I am a malware tester and downloaded this program only to find out that it, as I thought was just another scareware program. It pretends to find errors (it does find some errors, but way more than are actually there), and then when you go to fix them it tells you that you can only remove the errors if you pay $30 for a license key. Also there are other programs that look ant act identical to this one; if you don't believe me just check out Speedy PC Pro.
Don't waste your money on this, there are other programs that will actually do what this program claims to do for free.
Speedy PC Pro is another one of the same genre. Don't drink the koolaid folks.
DON'T BUY THIS PROGRAM - YOU WILL GET SCREWED! Customer Support will drag their feet with all sorts of explanations until your 60 day "satisfaction guarantee" expires. I have filed complaint after complaint requesting a refund which 20+ days later, I received an email about a refund being processed - HMMMMM.....WE'LL SEE! I filed a complaint with PayPal about this company.
Hiya, . have you got refund? I hope so. I am one of lucky person who read all this information before purchase. THANK YOU ALL OF YOU who took their time and warned us off this scam. xxx
I was just about ready to reformat my harddrive but
decided to try speedmax as a last resort. I can't say
how happy I was to spend the 29.95 after the great results.
Didn't have to call customer support because it did it's
job very well.
For those who want to rely on Microsoft to solve your
problems I strongly suggest you get a life, or keep using
your Mac.
Have been using Microsoft since the DOS days and can't praise
this program enough.
You're lucky. Most other users have had horrible experiences with this scareware. Makes your "review" extremely suspect. Unfortunately there's no way to separate the reviews by the scam artists themselves from actual victims'
He`s not lucky, he is lying, its a gold-plated dogturd of a scam!!!
Do not be hooked by this rubbish!
most the time when the creators of a product dont get a good review they hop on the site and give it a grand ol rating and review then have theyre friends support it, maybe not also i dunno ill tell ya in a min
lmao....yup scammy scammerson.....lol my computer is not even a day old i just bought it brand new.... but it says i have 3309 critical problems that need attention now
or my computer will result in a crash.
if it does its cause of this site......so to alll
DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS....NO MATTER WHAT YOU HEAR....ITS A LIE
IM A REAL PERSON CAUSE IM A JUGGALO
WHOOP WHOOP
Bogus review.
.........another scam...
After getting a pop up bad image (win32) virus on my computer i googled to find out the problem, apparently Speedmax can fix this and have reviews saying how wonderfull this is for cleaning up the PC and getting rid of these types of viruses, well after purchase i still have the same problem, over to the Speedmax guys........ i won't hold my breath!!
