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CoupoExtension also known as Ads by CoupoExtension is an adware application and a PUP advertised as an online shopping assistant. The program may be available for download on software pages, or may have been included in the package of a free product. The second method is known as bundling and is often used in the marketing field. CoupoExtension may appear useful to some passionate online shoppers, but its prolonged presence in the system will compromise the user’s online privacy.
As already mentioned, the ad-supported application was most probably bundled with another free program. Bundling may be avoided by opting out of the automatic installer. Under the ‘advanced’ option, the user can uncheck CoupoExtension and save himself the trouble of uninstalling it.
CoupoExtension Description
Adware apps are not malicious but sometimes they are included on the list of malware. The latter mostly applies when the ad-supported software is used to spread malicious advertisements. Clicking them redirects the user to attack’s pages where Trojans and spyware hide and phishing is executed. The described process is named malvertising.
Slows down the browser and the Internet connection.
CoupoExtension Removal Manual
To remove the issue completely, users may prefer to run a system scan via a valid AV tool that will detect and delete all threats. Once installed, the AV program will continue to protect the system against malware and alert the user whenever necessary.
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program.No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).
In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).
This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall CoupoExtension.
2. Restore the settings in your browser
2. Remove CoupoExtension from your browser
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari
Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select CoupoExtension and click “Remove”
After CoupoExtension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu
Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“
From the opened “Extensions” menu locate CoupoExtension and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.
After CoupoExtension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Internet Explorer:
Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’
In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’
Select CoupoExtension to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After CoupoExtension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Start Safari
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’ In the new window select ‘Extensions’ Click once on CoupoExtension Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall CoupoExtension. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the CoupoExtension will be removed.
To clean your computer with the award-winning software Spy Hunter – It is highly recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter.
An inspired writer and content manager who has been with SensorsTechForum for 4 years. Enjoys ‘Mr. Robot’ and fears ‘1984’. Focused on user privacy and malware development, she strongly believes in a world where cybersecurity plays a central role. If common sense makes no sense, she will be there to take notes. Those notes may later turn into articles!
CoupoExtension also known as Ads by CoupoExtension is an adware application and a PUP advertised as an online shopping assistant. The program may be available for download on software pages, or may have been included in the package of a free product. The second method is known as bundling and is often used in the marketing field. CoupoExtension may appear useful to some passionate online shoppers, but its prolonged presence in the system will compromise the user’s online privacy.
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
