Instant Savings App Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Instant Savings App?
The Instant Savings App browser add-on is developed by Innovative Apps, who claim that by installing it, Internet users will be able to save time and money when shopping online. This extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox.
Whilst on first inspection Instant Savings App appears legitimate, in fact it is a potentially unwanted program distributed using a method called bundling.
The outcome of deceptive marketing methods such as these is that Instant Savings App users install this add-on unwillingly. This plug-in is not a virus or related to malware, however, it installs on users' computers together with free software downloaded from the Internet.
The most common source of unwanted browser add-ons such as this is download clients (used by popular download websites) or installers (used by freeware developers).
Internet users should express caution when installing freeware - closely check each installation step and disallow installation of any additional software or browser add-ons. Reckless freeware installation can result in redirect issues and unwanted ad problems (including unwanted coupon and various deal ads within online shopping websites).
Note that some freeware developers and download websites employ 'silent installers' and thus may install unwanted software without permission. Therefore, ensure you download free software from reputable sources only. Moreover, this browser add-on is related to 215 Apps.
Browser extensions developed by this company are known to cause 'Ads not by this site' and other issues. If you feel that Instant Savings App was installed on your Internet browsers without your consent, use the removal guide provided to eliminate unwanted coupon ads.
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Quick menu:
- What is Instant Savings App?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Instant Savings App application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Instant Savings App add-on from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove Instant Savings App plugin from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove Instant Savings App extension from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove Instant Savings App extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Instant Savings App 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 "Instant Savings App", select this entry and click " Uninstall" or "Remove"
After uninstalling Instant Savings App, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. Recommended malware removal software.
Remove Instant Savings App 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 Innovative Apps related entries (Instant Savings App) and disable this entry.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the instant savings virus, 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: "Instant Savings App", select this entry and click on the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the instant savings virus, 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 this add-on: "Instant Savings App".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with instant savings virus 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 instant savings virus, 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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