Remove CouponXplorer Toolbar

Last Update: February 27, 2013 webmaster 0

CouponXplorer Toolbar is an adware that came from Mindspark Interactive. This is supposed to be a useful toolbar that offers various coupons and savings. However, when it is installed on the computer, it loads not only the toolbar. The adware will change your home page to use a modified search engine.

People who came across the CouponXplorer Toolbar regard the program as malicious. Authors may have a good intent but its aggressive movement once inside the computer seems to be suspicious for some users. Its ability to modify settings on the browser is something that most users found malicious. CouponXplorer Toolbar may seek permission from the user but due to default setup, typical users disregard the given option.

Downloaded software from various web sites is the most common method how CouponXplorer Toolbar can be installed. It normally comes as a bundled tool to some freeware. As mentioned, installation of the adware may come unnoticed. It provides minimal prompt to get your attention before installing CouponXplorer Toolbar.

To start removing the adware, you can start by going to Control Panel of Windows. Add/Remove function allows you to uninstall the product. Although, this method will not delete the adware from affected browsers, you need to delete the add-ons or plug-ins separately. For a complete procedure, please refer to the guide below.

Type	Adware
Sub-Type	Add-on/Extension
OS Affected	Windows

What are the Symptoms of CouponXplorer Toolbar?

As shown in the image above, CouponXplorer Toolbar integrates search box, Groupons, Coupons, Latest Deals, and more icons into the Internet browser. This adware affects Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browser.

Follow these Procedures to Remove CouponXplorer

Procedure 1: Uninstall CouponXplorer from Windows Control Panel

1. Begin the removal process by uninstalling the adware program from Windows. Click on Start button that can be found on bottom left corner of the screen. From the list, choose Control Panel to access settings of Windows and make the needed changes.

2. Under Programs, click on Uninstall a program. It will open a program and features window where-in you can uninstall, change, or repair installed software.

3. Look for the name CouponXplorer or any related term. Please note that the adware may change the title anytime. Once found, please select the item you wanted to remove.

4. Click on Uninstall button to remove the program automatically.
5. If it prompts for confirmation, please click OK to proceed.

Procedure 1: Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking

Restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking

- After turning On the power of the computer, just before Windows start, press F8.
- From the selections, choose Safe Mode with Networking. Please use keyboard's arrow up/down to navigate between selections and press Enter to proceed.

Procedure 2: Scan and remove CouponXplorer files with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

To remove CouponXplorer, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware by clicking on the button below. This tool is effective in getting rid of Trojans, viruses and malware.

1. After downloading, please install the program using the default settings.
2. At the end of the installation, please make sure that it will download necessary updates.
3. Once update has completed. The tool will launch.
4. Thoroughly scan the computer and remove all threats detected by this anti-malware program.

Procedure 3.A : INTERNET EXPLORER - CouponXplorer removal procedure

If the hijacker was not removed properly during the scan, you can use this guide to uninstall it from the computer. We prepared procedures to remove this unknown search program from various Internet browsers including Internet Explorer 8/9, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.

Guide to remove CouponXplorer Add-ons and Extensions from Internet Explorer

1. Launch the program Internet Explorer.
2. On top menu, please navigate to Tools > Manage add-ons. It will open a window where in you can view and manage Internet Explorer add-ons.
3. Select Toolbars and Extensions on left panel. Go to right panel and look for CouponXplorer related item.

4. Select the unwanted toolbar and extensions and click on Disable.
5. Close the existing window and restart Internet Explorer.

Procedure 3.B : MOZILLA FIREFOX - CouponXplorer removal guide

1. Launch the program Mozilla Firefox.
2. At Firefox main screen, type about:config in the address bar. If it shows a warning, "This might void your warranty!" please click "I'll be carefull, I promise!"
3. Firefox will display a list of entire preferences including those that were modified by CouponXplorer.

4. In the Search field, type the name of malware. Then, right-click and Reset values for found Preferences.

Note: Proceed only with this fix if CouponXplorer has modified your home page or if the browser keeps on redirecting to unknown web sites.

5. Navigate to top menu and click on Tools, the click Options.
6. On General Tab, under Home Page, type the desired address or simply click Restore to Default. Click OK to save the settings. This will reverse the changes made by CouponXplorer on your home page.

Procedures to delete CouponXplorer Extensions from Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox Internet browser.
2. On top menu, click on Tools and select Add-ons from the list. You can also press CtrlShift+A on your keyboard to access this option.
3. Once the Add-ons manager is open, select Extensions from the sidebar.

4. Find the unknown add-on and click on Remove button. Click OK to save the settings.
5. Please restart Firefox to complete the process.

Procedure 3.C : GOOGLE CHROME - CouponXplorer removal procedure

Delete CouponXplorer extension from Google Chrome:

1. Launch the program Google Chrome.
2. Click on the Wrench or 3-Bars icon on top right corner of the browser.
3. Choose Settings from the drop down list. It will open a window containing Google Chrome settings.
4. Click on Extensions of the left side bar to display all installed extensions.

5. On the right panel of the window, Disable/Delete (Trash) CouponXplorer extensions.
6. Close the current window and restart Google Chrome.

Protect your PC from CouponXplorer or Similar Attack

Turn On Safe Browsing Features

Internet Explorer - Activate SmartScreen Filter

Internet Explorer versions 8 and 9 has this feature called SmartScreen Filter. It helps detect phishing web sites and protect you from downloading malicious files online. To turn on SmartScreen Filter, follow these steps:

1. Please open Internet Explorer.
2. On top menu, select Tools (IE 9). For IE 8, please look for Safety menu.
3. Select SmartScreen Filter from the drop-down list and click on Turn on SmartScreen Filter.

4. Please restart Internet Explorer.

Google Chrome's Enable Phishing and Malware Protection

With Google Chrome's Phishing and Malware Detection feature, you will have lesser risks browsing the web. It will display a warning when the site you are trying to visit is suspicious. To enable Phishing and Malware Protection, please do these steps:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the Customize and control Google Chrome (3-Bars Icon) located on top right corner of the browser.
3. Select Settings from the drop-down list.
4. Once on the settings page, click on Show advanced settings... at the bottom of the page to see the rest of the Chrome setup.
5. Locate Privacy section and mark 'Enable phishing and malware protection'.

6. Please restart Google Chrome. New settings keep your browser safe while surfing the web.

Mozilla Firefox - Block Attack Sites and Web Forgeries

Phishing and Malware Protection is a built-in feature on Firefox version 3 or later. It warns you when a page you are trying to visit contains phishing content or an attack site designed to drop threats on the computer. To help you keep safe while browsing the Internet using Firefox, please follow this guide:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. On top menu, click on Tools. Then select Options from the list.
3. Select Security and put a check mark on the following items:

• Warn me when sites try to install add-ons
• Block reported attack sites
• Block reported web forgeries

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