Video Saver Ads
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Video Saver?
Video Saver is supposedly a legitimate plug-in allowing users to download videos from the YouTube, Vkontakte, and Facebook websites - "Video Saver - free browser extension for download video from Vkonktakte, YouTube and Facebook!"
On initial inspection, Video Saver may appear similar or identical to other regular browser extensions, however, be aware that his plug-in is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
After stealthily infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Video Saver tracks Internet browsing activity, displays intrusive ads, and causes unwanted browser redirects.
When installing, Video Saver often assigns the web browser default search engine setting to search.com or goinf.ru. Furthermore, this application employs a virtual layer to display pop-up, banner, and other similar intrusive advertisements. Be aware that none of these ads originate from your visited websites.
By concealing underlying web content, they significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience. Most redirect to various e-commerce sites, however, some may redirect to infectious ones, and thus, clicking them is risky and may lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.
Video Saver continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity and collects various data that might be personally identifiable including Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, search queries entered into search engines, websites visited, pages viewed, and other browsing-related information (some of which is shared with third party companies who can misuse the private details to generate revenue).
Thus, having Video Saver installed on your system might cause serious privacy issues or even identity theft. If you are concerned with your privacy and Internet browsing safety, uninstall this PUP immediately.
Generally, all adware-type applications are similar. For example, Jogotempo, SmartPurple, and GreenPlayer also claim to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling a variety of useful features. In fact, their purpose is to generate revenue for the developers - false claims to provide useful functionality are merely attempts to trick users to install.
Following successful infiltration, these applications simply collect personally identifiable information (which is later shared with third parties to generate revenue) and deliver intrusive online advertisements (using the 'Pay Per Click [PPC] advertising model). Users receive no real value from this software.
How did Video Saver install on my computer?
Video Saver is commonly distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs with regular software/apps).
Therefore, most users install this application inadvertently. Many users do not express enough caution when downloading and installing software - they rush these processes unaware that bogus applications are concealed within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. This behavior often leads to inadvertent installation of PUPs.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Installation of adware-type applications such as Video Saver can be prevented by taking two steps. Firstly, never rush when downloading and installing software - choose the 'Custom/Advanced' settings and closely analyze all steps. Secondly, decline all offers to download or install additional applications and opt-out of any listed - bundled applications are likely to be rogue.
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Quick menu:
Video Saver adware installer set-up:
Video Saver installer set-up modifying browser settings:
Video Saver redirecting users to the search.com website:
Video Saver redirecting users to the goinf.ru website:
- What is Video Saver?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Video Saver application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Video Saver adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove Video Saver ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Video Saver' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove Video Saver adsn from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Video Saver 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 "Video Saver", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes Video Saver ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove Video Saver 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 "Video Saver", select this entry and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the search.com and goinf.ru redirect, 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 "Video Saver", select this entry and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the search.com and goinf.ru redirect, 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 "Video Saver".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with search.com and goinf.ru redirect 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 search.com and goinf.ru redirect, 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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