Wednesday, May 7, 2014

How to Get Rid of CoupApp Ads Pop-up Virus



It is an unfortunate thing that CoupApp Ads appears on your browser. It shows you tons of ads and installs add-ons to your PC. However, you have no idea how to remove it from your PC. I think this post can do you a favor.

The Brief Description of CoupApp Ads

CoupApp Ads is deemed as an unwanted browser extension which is programmed by cyber hackers to attract computer users to purchase sponsored products and services. Similar to Gnp.ciopt.net, CoupApp Ads always penetrates into computers via unknown free programs like media players, video players and PDF creators. You can come across thie program when you open some quesinable email attachments in mail box. Most commonly, CoupApp Ads will repeatedly cause unstoppable redirections to its promoted websites which are only full of various ads and other commercial information when it gets into your Windows system. If third parties earn money from you, the maker of this adware program will get paid as well. Maybe it is not a serious problem. But it is note that your keystrokes can be tracked and recorded, which means that this CoupApp Ads maker can learn about your sensitive information. The collected data may be used for advertisement, theft and fraud by unknown cyber hackers or strangers. For well protecting your PC as well as personal information, we highly recommend that you remove CoupApp Ads from your PC immediately.

What harm will be caused by CoupApp Ads in your PC?

1. CoupApp Ads generates lots of junk files and temporary files to reduce system resources.
2. CoupApp Ads installs other malicious add-ons and programs to the operating system.
3. CoupApp Ads uses advanced techniques to track your browser histories and steal your info.
4. CoupApp Ads distributes unknown threats and creates system loopholes to damage your PC severely.

Guide to Uninstall CoupApp Ads from Your PC


 Step 1: Restart the computer, keep pressing F8 till the option appears, and then use arrow keys to select Safe Mode with Networking.

Step 2: End related processes of CoupApp Ads. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete together to run Task Manager.

Step 3: Uninstall malicious program is needed to completely stop malware/virus’s malicious activities.

For Win7:
Click Start Menu and choose Control Panel. Locate Programs.

For Win8:
Right click in the lower left corner of your PC screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Uninstall a Program.


Step 4: Open Start Menu and then go to Control Panel. Use the search bar to look for Folder Option. Check Show hidden files and folders and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) in the View tab of Folder Option window.


%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe

Step 5: Remove dropped registry files of CoupApp Ads. Hit Win+R to activate Run, and then type “regedit” and press OK. Find unfamiliar keys and click Delete.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[RANDOM]”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[RANDOM].exe”

Step6: Restart your PC.