What is SavingsCool?
SavingsCool is advertised as a useful extension that will display various discount coupons and competitive prices within your browser window. However, benefit of it is questionable. You be the judge, this deceptive application generates the huge amount of intrusive advertisements without your consent. We need hardly mention that this not only reduces PC performance but also compromises system security. Do not click these ads, you may land on a dubious third-party site that contains malicious infections. In addition to this, Savings Cool monitors user’s browsing activity (IP addresses, search queries, websites visited, e.t.c.) and then sell them to third-party companies. Obviously, that could be considered an invasion of privacy. Thus, we strongly advise you to remove SavingsCool adware immediately.
How SavingsCool infects your PC?
SavingsCool infiltrates the system using a deceptive marketing method called “bundling”. The PUP (potentially unwanted program) is bundled with other free application that you can download from the Internet. Unfortunately, majority of charge-free software don’t properly notify that other software will also be installed. To prevent your computer from infection we advise you to be careful and never rush when you install the software. Always opt for the “Custom/Advanced” settings and never agree to install additional unnecessary programs. Remember, the key to computer safety is caution. If you have already infected, you should use this guide to remove SavingsCool malware from your computer.
How to remove SavingsCool from your computer?
Such types of adware can be hard to remove completely as they always leave their leftovers files and registry entries. This is done in order to be able to restore. I want to make it clear that this may require above-average skills to remove adware, so if you have no experience in this area, you may use automatic removal tool.
- SpyHunter – it scans your computer and detects various threats like SavingsCool, then removes it with all of the related malicious files, folders and registry keys. One of the best features of this program – large threat’s database. After deep scanning of your system, it will easily find and delete SavingsCool. Use this removal tool to get rid of SavingsCool for FREE.
- Norton 360 Antimalware – this program will help you to get rid of SavingsCool. It can find malicious program that is corrupting your system and clean up junk files after removal.
How to remove SavingsCool manually
Step 1: Remove SavingsCool from Control Panel
Perhaps SavingsCool does not have program related to it in Application menu. Nevertheless, you need to review attentively the list of installed applications and remove all suspicious apps.
Windows XP:
- Click Start button and open Control Panel.
- Click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find and select SavingsCool or other program associated with it.
- Click Uninstall.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start and open Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Locate SavingsCool or other program associated with it.
- Click Uninstall.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu and click Search.
- Go to Apps.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Then click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Try to find SavingsCool or other program associated with it.
- Click Uninstall.
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button in the lower-left corner
- Select the Settings on the left pane of Start menu.
- In the next window, click on System.
- Choose App & features on the left pane of window.
- Find and select SavingsCool or other program associated with it.
- Click Uninstall.
SavingsCool won’t uninstall
Sometimes you just can’t uninstall SavingsCool, using the above-mentioned method. The malware, defending itself, blocks all attempts to uninstall it. Therefore, you should call on the Safe Mode to solve the problem:
For Windows XP, Vista, 7
- Reeboot your computer;
- Repeatedly tap F8 at the start of the boot-up process;
- Select Safe Mode with arrow buttons;
- Once launched, remove SavingsCool, using a standart way.
For Windows 8/8.1 and 10
- Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings window;
- Press and hold the Shift key as you click the Restart option under the power button;
- Click Troubleshoot then open Advanced Options. In this window click on Startup Settings and click Restart;
- Choose Safe Mode type on the Startup Settings screen;
- Once launched, remove SavingsCool, using a standart way.
Now let’s go to the next step.
Step 2: Remove SavingsCool from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner.
- Click Tools then select Extensions.
- Find SavingsCool or other extensions that look suspicious.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Click Tools on the top of the Firefox window, then click Add-ons.
- Find SavingsCool or other extensions that look suspicious.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Internet Explorer:
- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click Tools or Gear icon, and then click Manage Add-ons.
- Right click SavingsCool and select Disable.
- Right click SavingsCool again and select Remove.
Safari:
- Click Preferences from Safari menu
- Select Extensions.
- Find SavingsCool or other extensions that look suspicious.
- Click Uninstall button to remove it.
Microsoft Edge:
- Launch Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three-dot button in the upper right corner.
- Select SavingsCool and click Remove button.
Step 3: Remove following files and folders of SavingsCool:
Remove following registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msmpeng.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Ads by SavingsCool
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ’0′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnOnHTTPSToHTTPRedirect” = ’0′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore “DisableSR ” = ’1′
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\ekrn.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msascui.exe “Debugger” = ‘svchost.exe’
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “3948550101?
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “xas”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ads by SavingsCool
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