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What is search.mycouponsxp.com?

Developed by SaferBrowser, the My Coupons XP app claims to save time and money by continually updating users with the latest deals and offers on shopping websites. This functionality is designed to tricks users into believing that My Coupons XP is a legitimate and useful app, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

Although this PUP has an official download website, it is also distributed using the 'bundling' method. After infiltrating the computer, My Coupon XP performs dubious functions - modifying Internet browser settings, diminishing computer and browser performance, displaying ads, and even tracking Internet browsing activity.

This browser hijacker modifies Internet browsers' (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) new tab URL, homepage, and default search engine settings by assigning them to search.mycouponsxp.com. Furthermore, this application prevents users from reverting these changes.

Therefore, when users open browsers, new tabs, or simply attempt to search the Internet, they are redirected to the search.mycouponsxp.com website. These unwanted browser redirects significantly diminish users' Internet browsing experience.

My Coupons XP collects various types of Internet browsing-related information (websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, cookies, etc.) that may be personally identifiable. These details (for example, bank account details) are later shared with third parties (possibly cyber criminals) to generate revenue.

The presence of applications that perform information tracking on your system can result in serious privacy issues or even identity theft. In addition, My Coupons XP displays intrusive online advertisements that do not originate from websites visited, and therefore, also diminish Internet browsing quality.

The displayed ads conceal underlying website content, making it difficult for users to avoid clicking them. They usually redirect to various websites, and although these are generally online stores or other commercial sites, users may also be redirected to bogus sites, which can lead to further computer infections.

My Coupons XP is a potential threat to your privacy and Internet browsing security, and therefore, should be uninstalled immediately.

There are several previous versions of My Coupons XP - My Email XP, My Weather XP, and My Interests XP. All are identical, despite offering different features. In fact, most browser hijacking applications have similar or identical behavior.

There are hundreds of rogue sites (for example, searchsafe.com, serfsearch.com, and hotsearches.info) also offering features that supposedly improve the Internet browsing experience or save money. The problem is that all rogue apps (both adware and browser hijackers) claim to enable features simply to encourage users to install.

Rather than providing the promised functionality, My Coupons XP, and other similar apps, display intrusive online advertisements, collect personally identifiable information, and cause unwanted browser redirects. This browser hijacker is designed to generate revenue for the developers.

It uses the 'Pay Per Click' (PPC) advertising model to display ads, and thus, when users clicks adverts, the developers receive specific payments. Furthermore, My Coupons XP redirects users to various websites, thereby increasing traffic to generate revenue.

Finally, the gathered information is shared with third parties in return for payments. Note that browser hijacking apps such as My Coupons XP provide no significant value for the user. Commonly, these rogue apps are distributed using small programs called 'download managers' on freeware download websites.

Download manager supposedly 'ease the download procedure', however, they are designed to monetize these websites' traffic and free services by offering installation of third party applications together with the chosen software.

How did search.mycouponsxp.com install on my computer?

Bundling is a deceptive software marketing method that allows developers to stealthily install their applications with regular software. For this reason, My Coupons XP is often bundled with free software downloadable on freeware download websites - this is to encourage users to run download managers, which also include rogue applications.

Most users do not pay enough attention when downloading and installing applications, and this often results in various computer infections. Download managers and installer set-ups usually hide installation of third party apps within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options, and since these steps are often skipped, bundling becomes an effective way to distribute rogue apps.

Developers do not properly disclose installation of rogue apps, since they are concerned only with distributing as many applications as possible.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Always download your software from a trusted source - usually the official website of the application. If the site is unavailable, and you are forced to use a freeware download website, use the direct download link, rather than using download managers (some websites provide a choice).

If you must use a download manager, closely examine each step of the software download procedure and opt-out of any third party software. In addition, downloaded software should be installed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options - this will reveal any potentially unwanted programs listed for installation and allow you to cancel them.

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Quick menu:

• What is search.mycouponsxp.com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall search.mycouponsxp.com application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove search.mycouponsxp.com redirect from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove search.mycouponsxp.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove search.mycouponsxp.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove search.mycouponsxp.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Search.mycouponsxp.com browser hijacker 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 “My Coupons XP”, and other recently installed suspicious apps, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted programs that cause browser redirects to the search.mycouponsxp.com website, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Search.mycouponsxp.com browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

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 "My Coupons Xp", and other recently installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Internet Options", in the opened window, remove hxxp://search.mycouponsxp.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you launch Internet Explorer. You can also enter about: blank to open a blank page when you start Internet Explorer.

Change your default search engine:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". In the opened window, select "Search Providers", set "Google", "Bing", or any other preferred search engine as your default and then remove "OneSearch".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the search.mycouponsxp.com browser hijacker, 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 "Extensions". Locate "My Coupons XP", and other recently-installed suspicious add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, click "set pages", hover your mouse over hxxp://search.mycouponsxp.com and click the x symbol. Now, you can add your preferred website as your homepage.

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search" section, click "Manage Search Engines...", remove "mycouponsxp" and add or select your preferred domain.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the search.mycouponsxp.com browser hijacker, 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 "Extensions" and remove "My Coupons XP" (and other recently-installed browser plug-ins).

Change your homepage:

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Options", in the opened window, remove hxxp://search.mycouponsxp.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type about:config and press Enter.
Click "I'll be careful, I promise!".
In the search filter at the top, type: "mycoupons"
Right-click on the found preferences and select "Reset" to restore default values.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with search.mycouponsxp.com browser hijacker 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 and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

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 top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the search.mycouponsxp.com browser hijacker, 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:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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