How Can I Delete Save On Extension and Save On Ads Completely? [Solved]

Save On Adware

Save On is nasty adware which keeps installing itself browser extension on victims’ Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer without permission. After it invading your computer, it will be extremely difficult for you to delete it, because it will keep coming back even if you have deleted it extension list or program list. By hijacking your web browsers, Save On adware will keep generating annoying text highlighted / hyperlinked ads, popup ads and banners on every website you open. Your online browsing will be interrupted seriously, even though you just click a mouse on a website, there will be unwanted ads page appearing. Moreover, Save On adware is connected with various browser related virus, such as hijacker and spyware, which will attack your computer to cause more problems if you do not remove it timely.

 


Save On infiltrates a computer when its user download and install free software shared or provided by unknown person or party. In fact, free things shared online like free software, free game or free music and movie are often used by virus maker to disseminate viruses, if you want to download free things from a website, you should at least confirm that the website’s reputation is good. If you are not sure if the website a legit or malicious site, you’d better not download anything on it. If your computer has been invaded by Save On and your antivirus software cannot help you remove it, you are suggested to get rid of it and relevant adware in time with manual removal method. The steps below will guide you remove Save On manually, if you have any problem while handling the virus, feel free to contact MiTechMate 24X7 Online Expert to help you.

Get Rid of Save On step by step now

Step1: Stop Save On related processes in the Windows Task Manager.

random.exe

On Windows XP

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together to open Windows Task Manager ;
• Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with the virus and click End Process

  On Windows 7 / Windows Vista

• Right-click on Task Bar and click click Task Manager;
• Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with the virus and click End Process

  On Windows 8 / 8.1

• Right-click on Task Bar and click click Task Manager;
• Under the Processes tab, right-click on the processes related with the virus and click End Process

 Step 2: Reset browser settings of Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer:

Google Chrome Click on Chrome wrench icon >> click on Settings >> click on the Show Advanced Settings >> click on Reset Browser Settings.



  Mozilla Firefox


Click on Firefox button >> locate Help >> click on Troubleshooting Information >> click on Reset Firefox





  Internet Explorer


Click on Tools >> select Internet Options >> click on Advanced tab >> click on Reset >> confirm the resetting.
 



Step3 : Show all hidden files: On Windows XP

• Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
• Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.
• Click on the Control Panel menu option.
• When the control panel opens click on the Appearance and Personalization link.
• Under the Folder Options category, click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
• Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
• Press the Apply button and then the OK button.
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On Windows 7 / Vista

• Click and open Libraries
• Under the Folder Options category of Tools , click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
• Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
• Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

  On Windows 8 /8.1

• Click on Windows Explorer ;
• Click on View tab;
• Check the "Hidden Items" box

 Step4: Locate and erase Save On Virus associated files

 %Temp%\random.exe
%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\random.exe
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\ Save On \
%AppData%[trojan name]toolbaruninstallIE.dat

Step5: Set Your DNS as Google’s public DNS (8.8.8.8):

Step6: Open Registry Editor:



Method 1:

• Call out “Run” box by pressing “Windows” key + “R” key on your keyboard;
• Type "Regedit" into the Run box and click OK to open Registry Editor

  Method 2:

• Click on Start button to open Start Menu
• Type "Regedit" into the search box and click on Regedit to open Registry Editor

 Step 7: Locate and Terminate related Registry Entries created by Save On virus.

 
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus Security Pro Virus\UninstallString “%AppData%[RANDOM CHARACTERS][RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe” –u
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” = ’0′
 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “WarnonBadCertRecving” = ’0′

Friendly Tips: Save On is tricky adware able to constantly update its files according to your system situation, that means the malicious files listed above may be different on your computer. Please confirm that you are experienced enough on removing a virus manually and able to locate all the related files of Save On, if you cannot find out all the malicious files, you may risk deleting crucial system files and cause severe malfunctions. Once you have any problem during the removal process, feel free to get professional help from MiTechMate Online PC Expert: