CouponRockstar Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is CouponRockstar?
CouponRockstar is a deceptive application that supposedly saves time and money by providing shopping coupons and notifications of special deals/discounts in various e-shops. These application may seem legitimate and useful, however, CouponRockstar is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) tracking of web browsing activity, and; 3) display of intrusive advertisements.
CouponRockstar records user-system information relating to browsing activity. The list of collected data types includes (but is not limited to) Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, keystrokes, queries entered into search engines, and other similar information that often includes personal details.
Furthermore, the data is shared with third parties who misuse personal details to generate revenue. Therefore, the presence of a data-tracking app such as CouponRockstar can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. As mentioned above, this app also delivers intrusive advertisements.
Coupons, banners, pop-ups, and other ads are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any visited website.
They often conceal underlying content, thereby diminishing the browsing experience. Furthermore, intrusive ads can lead to malicious websites and run scripts that download/install malware. Therefore, even a single accidental click can result in high-risk system infections. We strongly recommend that you uninstall this application immediately.
| Name | Ads by CouponRockstar |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
There are hundreds of adware-type apps virtually identical to CouponRockstar including HidenGate, Amazon Shopping Assistant, TigerTrade, and SystemNanoPacks - these are just some examples from many.
These applications often claim to be legitimate and useful (they promote 'useful features'), however, adware is designed only to generate revenue for the developers and delivers no real value for regular users. These apps gather information and deploy ads, thereby posing a direct threat to your browsing safety and privacy.
How did CouponRockstar install on my computer?
Although CouponRockstar has an official download website, it often infiltrates systems without users' consent, since developers proliferate this adware using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" and the aforementioned intrusive advertisements. "Bundling" is stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications together with regular (typically free) software.
Developers hide "bundled" apps within "Custom/Advanced' settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes, however, the main issue is that users often rush these procedures and skip steps. In addition, they often click advertisements and skip steps. In doing so, they expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
To prevent adware infiltration, be very cautious when downloading/installing software and browsing the Internet. Carefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes and opt-out of additionally-included programs.
Download programs from official sources only using direct download links - third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps, and thus these tools should not be used. Bear in mind that intrusive ads might seem legitimate, but they often lead to dubious sites (gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on).
If you experience these redirects, eliminate all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins. The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior. Caution is the key to safety. If your computer is already infected with CouponRockstar, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
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Quick menu:
- What is CouponRockstar?
- STEP 1. Uninstall CouponRockstar application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove CouponRockstar adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove CouponRockstar ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by CouponRockstar' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove CouponRockstar extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
CouponRockstar adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "CouponRockstar", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes CouponRockstar ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove CouponRockstar adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "CouponRockstar", select this entry and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by couponrockstar, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "CouponRockstar", select this entry and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by couponrockstar, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "CouponRockstar".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by couponrockstar removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by couponrockstar, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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