What are CouponBars? Are they dangerous and should they be deleted from the computer?
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What are CouponBars? Are they dangerous and should they be deleted from the computer?
Thanks
Hello Wendykins,
Some consider it a PUP, (potentially unwanted application) with popups on web pages and advertisements displayed as boxes containing various coupons that are available.
Is it installed on your computer?
Best regards.
Microsoft MVP Reconnect 2018-
Windows Insider MVP 2016-2018
Microsoft Consumer Security MVP 2006-2016
They seem to show up when I run a HitmanPro scan. Once I have run the scan, then they are deleted and do not show up on a further scan. After a day or so, they return and so I do another HitmanPro scan again and so the cycle continues.
How would I find them on my computer?
Thanks
Wendy
Hello Wendykins,
I can't speak for another program's detections.
Have you actually seen couponbar in action on your computer?
Best regards.
Microsoft MVP Reconnect 2018-
Windows Insider MVP 2016-2018
Microsoft Consumer Security MVP 2006-2016
Microsoft MVP Reconnect 2018-
Windows Insider MVP 2016-2018
Microsoft Consumer Security MVP 2006-2016
Hello gwj1110,
CouponBar may have been bundled with other software that a user installs. Some software detects it as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program).
Please see Optional Installs: https://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?279-So-how-did-I-get-infected-in-the-first-place&p=286306&viewfull=1#post286306
You might be aware that Win7 Home Premium is no longer supported by Microsoft and thus does not receive security updates and patches.
https://www.howtogeek.com/469843/win...-need-to-know/
How is the computer running, do you have an anti-virus installed?
Best regards,
tashi
Microsoft MVP Reconnect 2018-
Windows Insider MVP 2016-2018
Microsoft Consumer Security MVP 2006-2016