How to remove shopperfriend (Virus Removal)
Shopperfriend virus
The Shopperfriend virus (also known as ShopperFriendApp, dl25.shopperfriendapp.info, Shopper Friend, etc.) is a very high risk Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) or potential malware categorized as adware, a browser hijacker, and spyware that primarily installs to a Microsoft Windows Operating System and attaches to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer as a browser add-on, browser helper object (BHO), and/or extension with or without user consent in order to serve targeted advertisements, cause browser redirections, hijacker homepage settings, and install additional malware.
Furthermore, according to Symantec Norton, this software may bundle with dangerous ransomlock trojans associated with ransomware such as the FBI virus.
Once shopperfriend malware is installed, the potentially malicious program will being to collect user information, such as your browsing activity, history, and manually submitted information. It will use this information to a variety of different advertisements. Some advertisements are pop-under ads take up an entire browser window or browser tab. Others are generic banner and skyscraper adverts, in-text ads, and/or pop-up advertisements that may appear when a user hovers over text or images with their mouse pointer.
Most advertisements displayed by shopperfriend will contain text that say something similar to “Ads by shopperfriend, brought by shopperfriend, or simply Deals.”
Browser hijackers are known to change internet browser settings including browser shortcuts, homepages, default search engines, and default tabs. This causes unwanted browser start-ups and redirets to websites such as V9 or Qone8.com.
This adware program primarily bundles with third-party freeware and shareware distributed by websites such as download.com and can also be found in adverts, torrents, and other items on media related websites like thepiratebay.
Users are sometimes given the opportunity to accept or decline an offer to install shopperfriend software and other items during the setup process of third-party software; However, the request to decline the offer is often ignored or presented in a very confusing manner.
How to remove the shopperfriend virus
- Option 1: Automatically remove shopperfriend – This first option details how to remove shopperfriend malware using the free or full versions of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software and/or CCleaner by Piriform.
- Option 2: Manually remove shopperfriend – This second option details how to manually uninstall shopperfriend and remove unwanted browser attachments
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1. Automatic shopperfriend removal
Use the instructions below to automatically remove shopperfriend 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 purchase the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
3. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program and update the database if needed.
4. On the Dashboard click the large green Scan Now button.
5. Once the malware scan is complete, Malwarebytes may prompt a notice stating malicious objects were detected. You may chose to quarantine all. After this, visit the History tab and remove all history.
CCleaner
CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall shopperfriend 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 shopperfriend and other unwanted programs, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for shopperfriend, etc. in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.
2. Manual shopperfriend removal
Use the instructions below to manually uninstall shopperfriend adware from Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
How to uninstall shopperfriend
1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel (on Windows 8, right click the bottom left corner to access the Windows 8 Start Menu).
2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.
3. In the list of installed programs search for shopperfriend 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.
How to remove shopperfriend add-ons and extensions
Use the instructions below to remove shopperfriend add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer. It may be necessary to remove third-party browser attachments.
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 shopperfriend 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 shopperfriend 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 shopperfriend add-on and remove it if located.