How Do I Remove DiscountExtension – DiscountExtension Removal Guide

Information about DiscountExtension

DiscountExtension is a potentially unwanted browser extension that can be categorized as adware. This adware can infiltrate into the computer along with the third party programs downloaded from the Internet. Once installed on the computer successfully, it will change the default browser setting as well as display pop-up ads. DiscountExtension can attach on all the common-used browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer.

When you surf the Internet, DiscountExtension will generate a lot of pop-up ads on your browser,  including search-related ads, banner and video ads, in-text ads and links, transitional, interstitial and full page ads. Just as the screenshot shows below:

The pop-up ads by DiscountExtension will always appear on the corner of your screen when you visit the website. It tries to alert you various ads and lead you to click on them. In this case, the malware developer can gain the web traffics. Some ads may seem to be attractive. However, you should never trust the bogus message from DiscountExtension. There is no guarantee.

Some hacked sites may steal your financial information or lead you to install malware. To stop the annoying pop-up ads and protect your ocmputer from further damage, it is suggested to remove DiscountExtension from the computer as soon as possible. To keep a powerful anti-spyware tool like Spyhunter on the computer is a good way to check and remove virus as well as protect the computer from further attack.

Detail instructions to remove DiscountExtension step by step

Solution 1: Manually remove DiscountExtension by following the instructions.
Manual removal is a complex and hazardous process that may cause irreparable man-made damage to your computer. If you’re not professional, it is recommended that you back up Windows registry first before carrying out the approach. Follow the removal guide below to start.

Step 1: Open Task Manager to stop related running processes in Windows Task Manager first.
For Windows 7 : (Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.)

For Windows 8: The fastest way to launch the Task Manager is to use the keyboard and press the keys Ctrl + Shift + Escape simultaneously.

Click more detail to check out.

Step 2: Disable any suspicious startup items that are made by infections from DiscountExtension
For Windows XP, Vista and 7

1) Click on Start menu and go to run
2) Type ‘MSCONFIG’ and press the Enter key to bring up a window.
3) Click Startup tab to locate and disable any unknown and suspicious startup item.

For windows 8

1) Press Ctrl +Alt+Delete and select Task Manager
2) When access Task Manager, click Startup tab.
3) Locate and disable suspicious startup item according to the directory.

Step 3: Remove the DiscountExtension Add-ons and Extensions from your browser
Internet Explorer

1) Open the desktop, and then tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar.
2) Tap or click the Tools button Tools button, and then tap or click Manage add-ons.
3) Under Show, tap or click All add-ons, and then select the add-on you want to delete.
4) If the add-on can be deleted, you’ll see the Remove option. Tap or click Remove and then tap or click Close.

Google Chrome

1) Click the Chrome menu Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2) Click Tools.
3) Select Extensions.
4) Click the trash can icon Remove an extension from Chrome by the extension you’d like to completely remove.
5) A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

Mozilla Firefox

1) Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons. The Add-ons Manager tab will open.
2) In the Add-ons Manager tab, select the Extensions or Appearance panel.
3) Select the add-on you wish to disable.
4) Click its Disable button.
5) Click Restart now if it pops up. Your tabs will be saved and restored after the restart.

Step 4: Open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options. When Folder Options window opens, click on its View tab, tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.

Step 5: Search for and delete all DiscountExtension registry values as followings:
win7 regedit win7 registry Editor

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Safari.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = ""C:\Program Files\Safari\Safari.exe" http://www.<random>.com/?type=sc&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\SEAMONKEY.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "C:\Program Files\SeaMonkey\seamonkey.exe http://www.<random>.com/?type=sc&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Default_Page_URL" = "http://www.<random>.com/?type=hp&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Default_Search_URL" = "http://www.<random>.com/web/?type=ds&ts=<timestamp>&from=tugs&uid=<hard drive id>&q={searchTerms}"

Solution 2: Automatically remove DiscountExtension by SpyHunter.
SpyHunter is a world-famous real-time malware protection and removal tool, which is designed to detect, remove and protect your PC from the latest malware attacks, such as Trojans, worms, rootkits, rogue viruses, browser hijacker, ransomware, adware, key-loggers, and so forth. To keep SpyHunter Anti-malware on your computer is an important way to protect your computer in a good condition. Please find the instruction as follow.

Step 1: Click the icon to download SpyHunter removal tool
Step 2: Run the program file.
Step 3. Accept the agreement and click Next to continue.
Step 4. After the installation, run SpyHunter and click “Malware Scan” button to have a full or quick scan on your PC.
Step 5. Select the detect malicious files and click “Remove” button to clean up all viruses and invaders.
Step 6. Scan your computer again with Spyhunter to check.
Additinaol Tips: << Optimize the infected computer with RegCure Pro.

RegCure Pro is packed with the tools you need to boost your PC’s speed and performance. Featuring an intuitive interface and easy-to-use work flow, RegCure Pro scans common problem areas – and quickly and safely fixes them. As well, it has several tools and features to address other performance and computing issues. The following steps are for your reference.

Step 1. Click the icon to download RegCure Pro.
Step 2. Run its profile.
Step 3 . Click Next to finish the installation process.
Step 4. RegCure Pro will open automatically on your screen.
Step 5. Scan your computer for errors
Step 6. After scanning, choose the items you want to clean and fix.

Note: Manually removal DiscountExtension is a complex and tough task only suggested to advanced computer users. If you have not sufficient expertise on doing that, you may face risk of damaging the computer. In this circumstance, you are recommended to using Spyhunter Anti-malware to remove malware for you easily and quickly. Furthermore, you can download the RegCure Pro to clean up unwanted files and optimize the computer.