What is CouponThing?

CouponThing – is a program that comes in the form of an extension to the browser Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. CouponThing is not a virus, but this program can be attributed to a number of potentially unwanted software. This comes on the computer quickly, without the consent of the user. After coming to the PC, CouponThing begins to spread a large amount of advertising. It displays the banners, coupons and more. In addition, CouponThing can change the home page, change the settings of your browser or add a toolbar to bash does. This program was designed to trick users. CouponThing, supposedly helps the user to find the best offers online stores (eBay, Amazon, Lightinthebox and so on). In fact, it forces the user to spend money for nothing Also, CouponThing may cause other malicious software disguised as an update and recommendations. If you find CouponThing on your PC, then you need to remove it immediately.

How CouponThing gets on your PC?

Malicious software penetrate to computer bundled with free programs. CouponThing comes on a computer without consent of the user and can cause irreparable damage to your computer. Most often, the user can prevent the penetration of such programs on their own. For this, it is necessary to follow closely the installation process and not to rush. Read the user agreement, do not agree to install suspicious software. Choose advanced or full installation type. Read reviews about the programs. You can also use special programs that will help you protect your PC. If you have found CouponThing, use our instructions to remove it.

How to remove CouponThing from your computer?

To uninstall CouponThing remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have CouponThing in their database. You can try to use them for removing CouponThing.

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You can try both of these products to remove CouponThing

Or uninstall CouponThing manually.

Step 1: Remove CouponThing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find CouponThing.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find CouponThing and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find CouponThing, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate CouponThing and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

After that remove CouponThing from your browser.

Step 2: Remove CouponThing from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find CouponThing.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose CouponThing.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable CouponThing.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of CouponThing:

Remove following regitry entries:

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Written by Rami Douafi