What is ShopDrop?

ShopDrop is a program that comes on a computer without the user’s consent. Usually ShopDrop comes bundled with other free programs. ShopDrop technically not a virus, but this program relate to the number of potentially unwanted programs. According to the developers, ShopDrop created in order to help the user find the best offers popular online stores. After penetrating the computer, ShopDrop begins to display a huge amount of banners and coupons advertising content. In fact, the main goal of the developers – is earn more money. Many deals and coupons are invalid. ShopDrop not do anything useful. In addition, the program analyzes the browsing and collect personal information. These data may be transferred to third parties. Remove from ShopDrop, if you find it on your PC.

How ShopDrop gets on your PC?

Malicious software, such as ShopDrop, comes to your computer bundled with a free program like archivers, players, converters and other freeware. Some ad sites and sites that distribute free programs can insert adware and malware in their download managers. Potentially unwanted programs come without consent of the user, so users often don’t know that their computer is infected. Always follow the installation process, read the user agreement and select “Advanced” installation type to avoid such problems. Take your time, do not press the “Next” button until then, until you aren’t convinced that the program is safe. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to get rid of ShopDrop completely.

How to remove ShopDrop from your computer?

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

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You can try both of these products to remove ShopDrop

Or uninstall ShopDrop manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find ShopDrop.
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 ShopDrop 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 ShopDrop, select it and click Uninstall.

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

After that remove ShopDrop from your browser.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find ShopDrop.
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 ShopDrop.
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 ShopDrop.
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.

Remove following registry entries:

Key: HKLMSOFTWAREShopDrop

Then remove following files:

shopdrop.dll
shopdrop-bho.dll

And following folders

%PROGRAMFILES%ShopDrop

Written by Rami Douafi