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What is ShopSave?

Developed by Local Directory Inc, the ShopSave browser extension displays coupon deals when users visit online shopping websites such as BagsBuy.com, BestBuy.com, Drugstore.com, etc. The creators claim that this plug-in helps to save money and time whilst shopping online.

It is compatible with the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Be aware that the ShopSave extension may install on your Internet browser unwillingly, since it is often 'bundled' with free software downloaded from the Internet.

Today, the bundling distribution method is employed by many download websites using 'download clients', which offer installation of additional software, browser toolbars, and add-ons.

To avoid installation of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), Internet users should carefully check each installation step of freeware, disallowing installation of additional software and opting-out of any options suggesting changes to Internet browser settings (homepage, default search engine, etc.) ShopSave in not strictly a computer virus, however, this add-on is categorized as a PUP.

ShopSave is just one of many browser add-ons offering coupon ads when Internet users visit online shopping websites. Examples of similar adware include Nextcoup, Itsarealdeal, SavingCollector, and Shopndrop amongst many others available.

Today, most freeware download websites employ deceptive 'download clients' offering installation of advertised browser plug-ins together with the chosen free program. Thus, reckless freeware download can result in adware infections. When downloading free software, decline installation of any advertised browser plug-ins.

When installing downloaded programs, choose the 'Advanced' or 'Custom' installation options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any intended installations of bundled browser plug-ins, and you will be able to decline them. If you feel that this browser add-on was installed on your computer without consent, use the removal guide provided to eliminate unwanted coupon ads.

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Quick menu:

• What is ShopSave?
• STEP 1. Uninstall ShopSave Toolbar application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove ShopSave add-on from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove ShopSave plugin from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove ShopSave extension from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove ShopSave extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

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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 "ShopSave Toolbar", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program (which cause ShopSave ads), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove ShopSave 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 "ShopSave Toolbar" and "ShopSave ToolbarBHO", select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the shopsave adware, 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: "ShopSave", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the shopsave adware, 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 the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window remove "ShopSave".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with shopsave adware 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 shopsave adware, 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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