What is ShopHelper?

ShopHelper is a program that comes on a computer without the user’s consent. Usually ShopHelper comes bundled with other free programs. ShopHelper technically not a virus, but this program relate to the number of potentially unwanted programs. According to the developers, ShopHelper created in order to help the user find the best offers popular online stores. After penetrating the computer, ShopHelper 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. ShopHelper 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 ShopHelper, if you find it on your PC.

How ShopHelper gets on your PC?

Malicious programs such as ShopHelper, come on PC bundled with free downloads and applications. Often, such software comes on a computer without the user’s consent. However, in most cases, users can prevent contamination of the system. To do this, you must be careful. Always read the user agreement. Take your time and do not press the “Next” if you are not sure that the program is safe. Also, you need to select Advanced installation type. Read reviews about the program. Do not expose your computer at risk. If your system has been infected by ShopHelper, then read our detailed instructions to destroy it right now.

How to remove ShopHelper from your computer?

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

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You can try both of these products to remove ShopHelper

Or uninstall ShopHelper manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

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

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

After that remove ShopHelper from your browser.

Google Chrome:

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

no information

Then remove following files:

ShopHelper.dll

And following folders

%PROGRAMFILES%ShopHelper

Written by Rami Douafi