ZU-Coupon Adware

What is ZU-Coupon?

According to its developers, the ZU-Coupon application allows users to find various deals, shops, ratings, and other information relating to shopping and coupons. This may seem to be a legitimate app, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware.

In most cases, people install these applications unintentionally without direct user permission. Adware apps deliver ads and record information relating to browsing activity or even personal/sensitive data.

When installed, ZU-Coupon delivers intrusive ads, such as coupons, banners, surveys, and so on. These are annoying, since they are displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, they conceal underlying content of visited websites.

Furthermore, clicking them can result in redirects to untrustworthy, deceptive websites. When clicked, some of these ads might be programmed to run scripts that download/install other unwanted apps. Another downside is information tracking.

Adware-type apps often gather browsing-related data such as IP addresses, keystrokes, search queries, URLs of visited websites, and so on. Some of the data might also include personal/sensitive details. Adware developers share the collected information with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.

Thus, having applications of this type installed can lead to computer infections and problems relating to browsing safety, privacy, or even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ZU-Coupon
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.
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ZU-Coupon is similar to many other applications of this type including, for example, ViewMyPDF, TonOfFunGames, and MyKrazyGames. Frequently, adware-type apps are promoted as 'useful' and able to provide various features, however, few provide the functionality promised or give any other value.

How did ZU-Coupon install on my computer?

In some cases, potentially unwanted apps can be downloaded from their official websites, however, users often install them inadvertently through other intrusive ads or when software developers use the "bundling" method. Bundling is a deceptive marketing method that is used to trick users into installing unwanted apps together with other software.

Developers hide these apps in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar parts of the installation set-ups. Therefore, information regarding the presence of bundled apps is not properly disclosed. Inadvertent installation of these applications usually occurs when users leave the download/installation settings unchanged.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent installation of unwanted apps, download and install software with care. When downloading software, use official, trustworthy sources and direct links only. Avoid using third party downloaders such as torrents and so on. Check "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings when installing software, especially if it is free.

Deselect offers to install unwanted apps and only then finish the installation process. Avoid clicking intrusive ads, especially those displayed on untrustworthy websites.

If you encounter ads that redirect you to gambling, adult dating, and other untrustworthy websites, check your browser and list of installed programs and remove any unknown/unwanted entries (extensions, add-ons, plug-ins, etc.). If your computer is already infected with ZU-Coupon, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

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Quick menu:

• What is ZU-Coupon?
• STEP 1. Uninstall ZU-Coupon application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove ZU-Coupon adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove ZU-Coupon ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by ZU-Coupon' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove ZU-Coupon extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

ZU-Coupon 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 "ZU-Coupon", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes ZU-Coupon ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove ZU-Coupon 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 "ZU-Coupon", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by zu-coupon, 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 "ZU-Coupon", select this entry and click the trash can icon or click the "Remove" button.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by zu-coupon, 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 "ZU-Coupon".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by zu-coupon 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 zu-coupon, 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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