Get tons of pop-ups from KeyCoupons? These pop-up ads are
reliable? Some users complained that KeyCoupons has interrupted their browsing
activities, but they can’t still figure out a useful removal method to
uninstall it from PC.
The KeyCoupons Description
KeyCoupons is a malicious adware program though its official
website says that it is able to provide many reasonable discounts and coupons
for shopping online. Once you click on the Download Now button, you will
install many suspicious programs including KeyCoupons into your PC. After
getting into your PC, this adware program will make alterations to your browser
settings such as homepage, search engine and DNS data. Each time you open your
IE, Chrome or Firefox, browser tabs will automatically go to unfamiliar
website. At the same time, the whole computer screen is filled with a variety
of ads and coupons. As soon as click on these unstoppable ads, you will suffer
endless redirections. If you shop online and make a payment via your credit
card, this KeyCoupons adware program has the ability to collect your card
number and password. It is really risky when your sensitive information is
exposed to cyber hackers. It is likely that they will steal your money.
How Does KeyCoupons Damage Your PC?
In general, this KeyCoupons won't corrupt your PC alone.
Once inside, it will install many unwanted programs into your PC secretly. As a
result, a great many of system resources are occupied unexpectedly. Needless to
say, your PC performance must be affected badly. Moreover, this harmful
KeyCoupons also spreads viruses to your PC.
How to Uninstall/Remove KeyCoupons Adware?
Step 1: Terminate the process of KeyCoupons. Right click on
Task Bar and select Task Manager. In the Processes tab, you need to find out
the process of KeyCoupons and click on End Processes button.
Step 2: Remove KeyCoupons from start-up items. Click on
Start button, input msconfig in the search bar and click OK. After you open
System Configuration, find out all suspicious start-up items and disable them.
Step 3: Remove the files of KeyCoupons. Open Start Menu and
then go to Control Panel. Then use the search bar to look for Folder Option.
Check Show hidden files and folders and un-check Hide protected operating
system files (Recommended) in the View tab of Folder Option window.
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\ KeyCoupons
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\ KeyCoupons
Step 4: Remove toolbars and extension from your web browser.
For Google Chrome
1. Click the icon that looks like a spanner and navigate to
Tools > Extensions to remove all unknown extensions by clicking Bin button.
2. Click the icon that looks like a spanner and click
Settings > Appearances > Show Home button > click Change button to
reset your homepage.
For Mozilla Firefox
1. Click Ctrl+Shift+A at the same time to open Add-ons page
> Extensions to remove KeyCoupons and all unknown extensions.
2. Click the Firefox button > Help > Troubleshooting
Information > click on Reset Firefox button.
For Internet Explorer
1. Click Tools > Manage Add-ons > Toolbars and
Extensions to remove KeyCoupons and all unknown extensions.
2. Click Tools > Internet Options > General. And
create a new homepage on Home page box.
