Help Save virus
The Help Save virus (also found as the HelpSave virus; though not technically a computer virus) is potential malware or a PUP categorized as adware, a browser hijacker, and spyware that installs to a Microsoft Windows computer system and attaches to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer as a browser add-on, browser helper object (BHO), and extension with or without consent and generates targeted advertisements by collecting user information.
- Help Save adware is similar to Save Sense and Scorpion Saver.
Once Help Save malware or another third-party program used to generate advertisements is installed, the adware program will being to collect user information in order to display target advertisements, deals, offers for searched items or currently viewed websites and products on retail websites.
Help Save advertisements are displayed in a variety of forms. Some are pop-under browser redirects that take up an entire browser window or computer screen, in-text ads that say “Ads by Help Save” on them, or pop-up advertisements that appear in images and say “brought by Help Save” on them.
The helpsave hijacker may change internet browser settings such as the homepage and search engine, causing browsers to start up on and redirect to unwanted websites.
How does Help Save malware get onto a computer?
Help Save malware often bundles with third-party freeware and shareware, as well as torrents from websites such as download.com and thepiratebay.
In some cases users are given the opportunity to accept or decline an offer to install Help Save software and other items; however, the request to decline the offer is often ignored or presented in a very confusing manner in order to trick users into installing excessive bloatware and malware.
How to remove the Help Save virus
- Automatically remove Help Save virus – Scan for and automatically remove Help Save and third-party malware
- Manually remove Help Save virus – Remove/Uninstall Help Save and third-party malware (if necessary)
- For Tech Support – Call 1-888-986-8411 and they will kindly assist you with removing this infection
1. Automatic Help Save virus removal
Use the instructions below to automatically remove Help Save and third-party malware, as well as automatically remove unwanted search engines from your installed internet browsers.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
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2. Install the free or paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program. If you are using the free version of Malwarebytes you will be prompted to update the database, make sure to do so.
4. On the first tab labeled “Scanner” select the Perform full scan option and click the Scan button to perform a full system scan. Malwarebytes will automatically detect malware infecting the computer system.
5. Once the malware scan is complete, Malwarebytes may prompt a notice stating malicious objects were detected. Select the malicious objects and click the Remove Selected button to completely remove the malicious files from your computer.
CCleaner
CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall Help Save adware and associated third-party software.
1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform.
2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.
3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.
4. To automatically uninstall Help Save and other unwanted programs, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for Help Save, etc. in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.
2. Manual Help Save virus removal
Use the instructions below to manually uninstall Help Save and third-party software using Microsoft Windows removal procedures.
How to uninstall Help Save
1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.
3. In the list of installed programs search for Help Save and other potentially unwanted software. Once the adware program is located, double click the unwanted program(s) or highlight them in the list and click the Uninstall button. Keep in mind that Help Save may use a different title name than suggested.
How to remove Help Save add-ons and extensions
Use the instructions to remove Help Save add-ons, extensions, plug-ins, and toolbars. Please note, it may be necessary to remove multiple third-party items.
Google Chrome
1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the Help Save extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to it.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.
2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the Help Save add-on and remove it.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.
2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the Help Save add-on and remove it if located.
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