Browse2Save Virus
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
Browse to Save (Browse2save) - how to remove?
What is Browse to Save?
The Browse to Save (Browse2Save) browser add-on displays coupons and deals when browsing online shopping websites. This plug-in self-installs on the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox browsers. This browser plug-in is not directly related to malware or virus infections, can be downloaded from its homepage, and may be bundled with free software or other browser add-ons. Although this browser extension may be useful to some, many users report that it installed on their computers without consent and it is difficult to remove.
If you feel that you have not willingly installed the Browse to Save (Browse2Save) plug-in and receive continual coupon proposals, this browser extension was probably installed along with free software downloaded from the Internet. Free software developers often bundle their programs with browser toolbars and plug-ins for monetization purposes. Computer users should express caution when installing software downloaded from the Internet. To prevent inadvertent installation of unwanted toolbars and extensions, closely inspect each installation window of any free software, unchecking options that suggest you install additional browser extensions, change you browser homepage or default search engine.
Browse to Save (Browse2Save) is not technically a virus or malware - it is an unwanted browser add-on, which self-installs on users' computers together with free software. If you have willingly installed this browser extension, and are happy to with its services to discover coupon deals, then you need take no further action. If, however, you find the pop-ups annoying and have no use for it, you can use the guide below to help eliminate these problems. Note that having the Browse to Save browser add-on installed on your computer is not recommended, since this may lead to privacy issues (it collects personal information) and installation of additional unwanted applications (it shows third party ads). Note also that Browse to Save is similar to CouponDropDown, DealCabby, and PricePeep. Use this removal guide to eliminate this adware from your computer.
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Quick menu:
- What is BrowseToSave?
- STEP 1. Uninstall BrowseToSave application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove BrowseToSave add-on from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove BrowseToSave plugin from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove BrowseToSave extension from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove Browse2Save ads from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Browse to Save (Browse2Save) virus 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 "Browse2Save", select this entry and click " Uninstall" or "Remove"
After uninstalling Browse to Save (Browse2Save) adware, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. Recommended malware removal software.
Browse to Save (Browse2Save) adware removal from browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click on the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer) select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "Browse2save Class" and disable it.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the browse to save ads, 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 "Tools" and click on "Extensions". Locate "Browse2save", select this entry and click on the trash can icon.
If the Browse2save extension is greyed out and you cannot remove it ("This extension is managed and cannot be removed of disabled"), please follow this removal guide - how to remove a managed Google Chrome extension?
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the browse to save ads, 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 plugins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and disable "Browse2save".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with browse to save ads 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 browse to save ads, 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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