Can't get rid of Speedial even though it has been removed from programs and from add-ons/extensions.

Question

I have removed speedial in the control panel, removed the exe and update files from windows/preload, and in firefox I have disabled, removed, and otherwise cursed the app! It still continues to take over my opening homepage, and continually flashes advertising for "Security Warning!, "Drivers Missing...UPDATE NOW!", etc.

Answer 1

You might also check for the following:
(1) Hijacked program shortcut
Right-click the icon you use to start Firefox > Properties > Shortcut tab
The Target line should not have any URLs on it, just:
* 32-bit Windows: "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
* 64-bit Windows: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
(2) user.js file
This file, often created/updated by external software, will override your settings at every startup. This article describes how to track down and remove the file: [[How to fix preferences that won't save]].
(3) Home page protection feature
Some security or utility software includes a feature to undo settings changes back to a baseline. It may be the wrong baseline. For example, in Advanced SystemCare, turn off "Surfing Protection" in order to be able to make settings changes.
By the way, which one did you have? Was it something like My Search Dial? If you run the name of it through Google, you probably will find dozens of sites providing removal advice. Some are pushing support services or paid software, but often you can just extract enough information to look in that one other place you've been missing.
Also, our support article lists free scanning tools you can use for further cleanup: [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]].