Should I remove continuetosave?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #13,765
United States Rank #27,631
Reach 0.0216%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 31.84 days
939.39 days >
Average installed length: 493.58 days
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continuetosave
What is continuetosave?
Distributed via Web-Pick/InstalleRex, Continue to Save installs the Savings Apps Browser Add-on, a web browser extension for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. The program monitors the web sites a user visits in order to display coupons, deals, discounts, special offers, promotional codes, or sales offered by affiliate stores or other merchants based on the context of the user's web browsing activities. The browser add-on is a self updating downloadable toolbar, or, in some browsers, an extension or add-on, that provides you access to coupons based on a search conducted by the user or that are offered based upon sites you visit or searches you conduct in your browser where the Browser Add-on is installed and is enabled.
About (from ContinueToSave.info (Amazing Apps))
Discounts are always fun but it's even better when they come to you Instead of looking for them all over the place! Now, with the Continue to save browser add-on, you will be able to get the discounts on online purchases without any efforts. Simply search the item you would like to purchase online and click on the coup... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in continuetosave.
50f9bc58b51ef.dll (da161da8bcb9b8032908cc303602f2ee) has been flagged by the following 13 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.84.68 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen7 |
AVG |
2014.0.3466 |
Generic5 |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0164 |
Adware.Plugin.37 |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8439 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52848 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bglnls |
PC Tools |
2013 |
Adware.Adpopup!rem |
Sophos |
4.89 |
FastSave |
Symantec |
6/13/2013 rev. 5 |
Adware.Adpopup |
Trend Micro |
10.465.13 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.164 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.2 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18640 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
50eae17979591.dll (6696822add17061dc0bb8ee5b42cc2d4) has been flagged by the following 19 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.06.02.00 |
Win-Adware/BHO.Zoomex.118272 |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Skodna.Generic.AIX |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
WIN.Adware.BHO-449 |
Comodo Security |
16356 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.31 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.576 |
Adware.Win32.BHO.axtn.AMN (A) |
ESET-NOD32 |
8399 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.G |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
Adware/BHO |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
Adware/BHO.ega |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Adware-WinAd.dldr |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
Adware-WinAd.dldr |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52593 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bgdzjg |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
Adware.Adpopup!rem |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
Generic PUA NE |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
Adware.Adpopup |
Total Defense |
37.0.10447 |
Win32/SillyBHO.HAV |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18322 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
511f1c41482a4.dll (00ce3831a16a62c6d7ea4b21049e4b22) has been flagged by the following 12 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic_c.QF |
CAT-QuickHeal |
12.00 |
Adware.Saveas.gen (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security |
16321 |
Application.Win32.AdWare.MultiPlug.~I |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Plugin.49 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8375 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/MegaSearch.A |
F-Secure |
11.0.19020.35 |
Adware:W32/SaveAs |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Agent.BV.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Adware.MultiPlug |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52214 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bnzmxw |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.1 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18122 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
5198479305d68.dll (0e39b69f32aafde9527e88beabef66af) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
avast! |
6.0.1289.0 |
Win32:MultiPlug-X [PUP] |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.ZLR |
Comodo Security |
16325 |
ApplicUnwnt |
ESET-NOD32 |
8377 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
RDN/Generic PUP.x!xo |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
RDN/Generic PUP.x!xo |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.1 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18138 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
510e2a1e62daf.dll (44f1dc155d3d083b677f20ed0fab8404) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic_c.QE |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
WIN.Adware.Multiplug |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.38 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8360 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
FastSave |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.1 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
17992 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
View all 59 all detections
continuetosave has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: continue to save
URL: continuetosave.info
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\continuetosave
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\continuetosave\uninstall.exe" /path=C:\ProgramData\continuetosave
Estimated size: 548 KB
Files installed by continuetosave
Program module: | 50f9bc58b51ef.dll (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\ProgramData\continuetosave\50f9bc58b51ef.dll |
MD5: | da161da8bcb9b8032908cc303602f2ee |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe
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(Malware detected) 50eae17979591.dll
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(Malware detected) 510e2a1e62daf.dll
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(Malware detected) 511f1c41482a4.dll
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(Malware detected) 5198479305d68.dll
Behaviors exhibited
5 Internet Explorer BHOs
- 5198479305d68.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SeEaRch--NiewTab' with the class of {E5E79E18-A717-0F4C-73D2-9C47CEEC1EF3}.
- 511f1c41482a4.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-NewTAb' with the class of {6F4F20BB-AD84-CE48-C4C7-DE63E239F70B}.
- 50f9bc58b51ef.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SaveByclick' with the class of {B6FCC81A-1940-9FD5-8A2E-BB3A0AD9F59E}.
- 510e2a1e62daf.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-NewTab' with the class of {E5EF775E-16F5-6157-C393-D75E9A9F5AEC}.
- 50eae17979591.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'continuetosave' with the class of {8B3A8F32-251D-F5D2-CB0A-D5A0696D51A9}.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- uninstall.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\ProgramData\continuetosave\uninstall.exe'.
How do I remove continuetosave?
You can uninstall continuetosave from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program continuetosave, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove continuetosave.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by continuetosave you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 72%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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GLOBAL RANK
#13,765
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
82.39% |
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Windows 10 |
6.57% |
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Windows Vista |
6.34% |
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Windows XP |
4.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.98% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
24.76% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
9.43% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.95% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
4.72% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.83% |
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Geography
12.36% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
12.36% |
Iran |
8.01% |
Taiwan |
8.01% |
Netherlands |
5.03% |
Germany |
4.12% |
Italy |
3.43% |
United Kingdom |
3.20% |
Brazil |
2.75% |
Greece |
2.29% |
Hong Kong |
2.06% |
Hungary |
2.06% |
India |
2.06% |
Australia |
1.83% |
Belgium |
1.83% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
24.71% |
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Dell |
19.61% |
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Acer |
17.65% |
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ASUS |
12.94% |
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GIGABYTE |
9.02% |
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Toshiba |
6.67% |
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Lenovo |
4.71% |
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Samsung |
2.35% |
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American Megatrends |
1.57% |
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Alienware |
0.78% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.88% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
6.88% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.75% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
3.13% |
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Dell Inspiron N5040 |
1.88% |
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Dell Inspiron N5010 |
1.88% |
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