Should you use SuperCouponPro Toolbar?
SuperCouponPro Toolbar by Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. might look like a useful application for those who want to save money. This program offers free printable discount coupons from popular websites. Nevertheless, this program seems beneficial; there are few aspects why you should stay away from it. Cyber security specialists named it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).[1] Due it its features it is also classified as a browser hijacker.[2] SuperCouponPro browser hijacker might get inside the computer bundled with other software. On the affected computer it might alter Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari web browsers’ settings. In the EULA[3] developers that after installing this application, browser’s homepage and new tab URL might be changed. Indeed, this application might set hp.myway.com as the default homepage. The problem is that this app might alter browser’s settings in a way that any customizations are not allowed. As a result, users may not be able to use their preferred search engine easily. In order to reset browser’s settings, people may need to remove SuperCouponPro Toolbar from the computer entirely. If program sneaked inside the computer unnoticed, it’s also recommended to run a system scan with FortectIntego just to make sure that other PUPs haven’t been installed as well.
Computer users should read the Privacy Policy[4] and other provided documents before installing new software. Here, you will find important information about data tracking and partnership with third-parties. SuperCouponPro Toolbar might collect both personally identifiable [5] and non-personally identifiable information, such as name, address, email, telephone number, IP address, browsing history, clicked ads, search queries, etc. For data collection, they might use cookies, web beacons, and other technologies. Aggregated information allows developers and third-parties deliver personalized ads, targeted discount coupons, and other special offers. The Privacy Policy also reveals that collected information might be shared with third-parties that might be advertising companies, ad networks, business partners, authorized service providers, and others. As a result, your browser might be filled with commercial content, such as pop-ups, banners and other types of online ads. In this case, you should be careful with potentially dangerous SuperCouponPro redirect tendencies. Some ads delivered by this program might lead to the shady third-party website. Here, you might not find any discounts, but encounter ransomware or might became a victim of an online scam. Bear in mind that online ads have never been as dangerous as they are now. Thus, you should consider SuperCouponPro removal.
How does this program spread?
This application has an official website that has a huge download button. Thus, users can simply install it from there. However, so-called SuperCouponPro virus might infiltrate in another way as well. Just like any other PUP, it spreads in the software bundles. In the EULA it is noted that products by Mindspark “may integrate, be integrated into, bundled, or be provided in connection with third-party services, feeds and/or content.” Thus, when installing new programs, you need to be careful if you want to avoid unwanted applications. Before installing software, always read Privacy Policy, EULA and other official documents provided by the developers. Moreover, always opt for Advanced/Custom installation settings. Be aware that choosing these settings is not enough to prevent from the SuperCouponPro hijack. You need to follow each step carefully and opt out all third-party apps that might be offered to you.
How to remove SuperCouponPro virus from the computer?
First of all, we want to stress out that SuperCouponPro virus is not the right term to call this potentially unwanted program. Many computer users tend to call PUPs as viruses because they manage to get inside the computers silently. However, unwanted applications cannot harm the system or damage files located on the computer. Though, they are not worth keeping as well. You can remove SuperCouponPro Toolbar just like an ordinary application. Below you will find instructions how to uninstall it from Control Panel and web browsers. However, if this program came in a software bundle, you should look for other third-party apps that might have been installed as well. You can speed up SuperCouponPro removal and system investigation with the reputable anti-malware program. Scan computer’s system with an updated tool and let it find and remove all suspicious components for you.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.
Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.
Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.
Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
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