How to remove Chrono SpeedUp

What is Chrono SpeedUp

Chrono SpeedUp is a rogue-type program distributed across many Windows users. The main concept of this utility lies in PC optimization to keep your system clean and protected against malicious threats. Unfortunately, many experts, as well as users themselves, tend to express heavy doubts about its capabilities. Chrono SpeedUp is suspected of fabricating scan results to force users into activating the license. In other words, this is a premium version that has to be purchased to access all features of the optimization program. Without it, users will be unable to delete all threats outlined in fake post-scan results. Chrono SpeedUp is not the first program we see of this sort. According to some sources it is one of the hundreds of clones of notorious PC Accelerate Pro scam. There have been many similar programs like Chrono SpeedUp pursuing money, but not quality. Nobody downloads them intentionally, so their creators use unwanted and stealth distribution methods to get installed against users’ consent and make them believe their PC needs help. If you really want to equip yourself with modern and high-quality optimization software, it is better to opt for already trusted and long-existent programs like IObit Uninstaller, IObit, and other reputable products. We encourage you to delete Chrono SpeedUp from your system as long as it brings no value to the PC experience. Make sure to follow our instructions below and get rid of the program completely without traces.

How Chrono SpeedUp infected your computer

While some doubted optimization utilities have their dedicated download pages, Chrono SpeedUp does not have one. This automatically means the only method employed by its developers to get it installed is via third-party software. Such a technique is highly popular and effective around unwanted spreads of different types of software. The term usually used is “bundling”, which implies there are additional offers hidden inside of program installers. Pirated, cracked, or freeware software advertised on Peer-to-Peer and torrent pages are likely to have promotional software lurking inside. As a rule, it is hidden within “Advanced”, “Custom”, or similarly named sections that pop at some point of installation. Because many users ignore them or skip unintentionally, they get installed along with the main program after ending the setup. As a result, users become victims of browser hijackers, adware, or rogue-type utilities like Chrono SpeedUp not knowing where they came from. We hope you are now more aware of potential distribution techniques and how Chrono SpeedUp could end on your PC. You may also encounter some websites that have executable scripts prompting the installation of software in the background mode. These pages are rarely visited intentionally, but rather by clicking on malicious ads or links on other resources. There are also some banners that claim users’ PC to be outdated or even infected, so they offer to download some “useful” optimization utility. Beware of such and do not trust fake information spread around the web. If you want to establish protection against these and many other threats in the future, follow our guide below.

1. Download Chrono SpeedUp Removal Tool
2. Remove/Uninstall Chrono SpeedUp from Control Panel
3. Cannot remove/uninstall Chrono SpeedUp using standard methods
4. Remove Chrono SpeedUp files, folders and registry keys
5. Block pop-ups promoting Chrono SpeedUp
6. How to protect from threats, like Chrono SpeedUp

Remove Chrono SpeedUp manually for free

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full Chrono SpeedUp removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of Chrono SpeedUp installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove Chrono SpeedUp from Control Panel

To start removing Chrono SpeedUp you should remove it using Control Panel. It should uninstall correctly, however, we recommend you to use IObit Uninstaller to clean leftover items after uninstalling. Here are instructions for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Remove Chrono SpeedUp from Windows XP:

1. Click on Start button.
2. Choose Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Chrono SpeedUp.
5. Click Uninstall.

Remove Chrono SpeedUp from Windows 7:

1. Click Start button.
2. Then go to Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find Chrono SpeedUp and click Uninstall.

Remove Chrono SpeedUp from Windows 8:

1. Hover mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner to see Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find Chrono SpeedUp, click Uninstall.

Remove Chrono SpeedUp from Windows 10:

There are 2 ways to uninstall Chrono SpeedUp from Windows 10

Way one

1. Click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the System tile.
4. Click Apps & features and locate Chrono SpeedUp in the list.
5. Click on it and then click Uninstall button near it.

Way two (classic)

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Programs and Features.
3. Locate Chrono SpeedUp in the list.
4. Click on it and then click Uninstall button above.

Remove Chrono SpeedUp from Windows 11:

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In opened menu choose Settings.
3. Click on the Apps tab on the left side.
4. Click Apps & features and locate Chrono SpeedUp in the list.
5. Click on 3-dots icon near it and then click Uninstall button near it.
6. Depending on the type of application (Windows Store app or classic Win32 app) it will be removed immediately or you will need to confirm the action and go through standard uninstall procedure.

Cannot uninstall Chrono SpeedUp

In some cases, Chrono SpeedUp won’t uninstall and gives you a message, that “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall Chrono SpeedUp. Please, contact your system administrator” when you try to remove it from Control Panel or “Access denied” error when removing Chrono SpeedUp folder and files. This happens because some file or service does not allow you to do it. In this case, I will recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 or Malwarebytes or uninstall Chrono SpeedUp in Safe Mode. To boot in Safe Mode do the following:

1. Reboot your computer.
2. While it starts booting press F8 button.
3. This will open Advanced Boot Options menu.
4. Choose Safe Mode and wait until Windows loads.
5. Go to Control Panel > Uninstall a program and remove Chrono SpeedUp.

>> See detailed instructions and video tutorial on how to boot in Safe Mode

Remove files, folders and registry keys of Chrono SpeedUp

Chrono SpeedUp files:


ChronoSpeedUp.exe
ChronoSpeedrun.exe
ChronoSpeedUpUpdater.exe
ChronoSpeedUp (32 bit).exe
ditx.exe
uninstall.exe
Au_.exe

Chrono SpeedUp folders:

C:\Program Files (x86)\ChronoSpeedUp
C:\Users\{yourusername}\AppData\Roaming\ChronoSpeedUp

Chrono SpeedUp registry keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ChronoSpeedUp

How to block ads and pop-ups, offering to download Chrono SpeedUp

As Chrono SpeedUp is mostly distributed via special ads and pop-ups promising to fix windows errors or remove viruses, a good way to avoid the installation of Chrono SpeedUp is to block such ads in browsers. There are a couple of programs that have such functions. We recommend you use AdGuard to remove ads by Chrono SpeedUp from browsers. Download free trial here:

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