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02-16-2013, 06:44 PM | Topic Starter |
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Got a computer problem
I picked up something called Coupon Drop Down. I've looked all over in my files and folders for this and can't find it anywhere. I'm sure it tagged on to something I downloaded but I looked in Firefox add on's, extensions ect and still can't figure out where the **** it's hiding. Anyone have any thoughts?
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02-16-2013, 06:51 PM | #2 |
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I would scan your computer with Malware bytes and see what it detects and removes. You can get the free version here if you have never used it:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ Coupon dropdown claims it is "Norton Safe", and it appears to have an official site. This is what the site says to do to uninstall: http://coupondropdown.com/uninstall.php I would do the malware bytes first, and consider the coupondropdown.com site to be suspect, since it has already put this software on your computer without permission. Best of luck!
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02-16-2013, 07:24 PM | #3 | |
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02-16-2013, 08:03 PM | #4 |
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I'm assuming you went to control panel and checked to see if it was installed and could be removed with add/remove programs?
Also look for I WANT THIS or GET IT FREE and uninstall it. Then go to FF add ons and look for similar things like Yontoo or Coupon,Inc |
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02-17-2013, 11:47 AM | #5 |
Feeling Victorian
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It was a browser Hijack. What I had to do was reset Firefox back to default and begin all over. Anyone who gets jacked by coupon drop down is ****ed!!
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02-17-2013, 12:23 PM | #6 |
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if you followed the advice given in the malware thread you can easily fix browser hijacks and other issues with one download.
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