Should I remove CouponDropDown?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
84% remove it16% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #27,649
United States Rank #18,737
Reach 0.0057%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 23.80 days
702.14 days >
Average installed length: 368.92 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.26.152.152 |
23.21% |
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1.24.151.151 |
17.86% |
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1.23.151.151 |
33.04% |
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1.22.150.150 |
1.79% |
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1.21.150.150 |
0.89% |
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1.19.150.150 |
7.14% |
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1.18.149.149 |
9.82% |
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1.16.149.149 |
6.25% |
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CouponDropDown
What is CouponDropDown?
Coupon Drop Down from 215 Apps installs a web browser plugin that displays coupon deals and other advertisements when users visit various online shopping sites. When a user visits an online shopping site and the program has a pre-arranged affiliate relationship with a similar merchant it will alert the user that other deals or prices exist, or in many cases just shows adverts. It injects ads and affiliate codes in product links directly by modifying web pages HTML content. In addition, it has been seen to display non-embedded pop-up advertisements that are non-attributed to the application making this program adware. This software is detected by various anti-malware programs that typically flag it as adware or a potentially unwanted program. It is typically included in various 3rd party software bundles. Warning, this program is very aggressive adware. Not only does it hijack the user's browser and settings, it hijacks visited web sites by injecting its own advertising over the web sites ads including Adsense. Removing this program is suggested. In addition it has observed as adversely effecting PC performance when the loaded web browser is running.
About (from 215 Apps)
After installation, you will see a blue tag in the top right of the page you are on. This tag let's you know how many coupons are available for the site you're browsing. Rollover the blue tag to drop down all of the available coupons. From here you can view all coupons and amanger your settings. To use a coupon, just c... Read more
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Uses the Crossrider toolbar framework
- During install it may hijack/modify the browser's homepage and search provider
- Runs disconnected from the browser as a background process
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- This program has a poor reputation
- Most users and experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in CouponDropDown.
CouponDropDown.dll (d497704a6349e5b83cfbebaa8b010d57) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8132 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.A |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.2.0.0.0 |
AdWare.Win32.CouponCompanion |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.05.26.02 |
PUP.CrossRider.CDD |
VIPRE Antivirus |
16148 |
GamePlayLabs (v) |
Uninstall.exe (2efd41f14dd008235f4006817fac1d76) has been flagged by the following 15 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Crossrider-C [PUP] |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Agent.alL |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4562 |
W32.Clodb52.Trojan.cfcb |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.22 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9135 |
Win32/Packed.ScrambleWrapper.A |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
W32/Generic |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.174.10426 |
Trojan ( 0048c4b81 ) |
K7GW |
9.174.10426 |
Trojan ( 0048c4b81 ) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.CrossRider.CDD |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!2EFD41F14DD0 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Heuristic.BehavesLike.Win32.Suspicious-SFX.G |
Sophos |
4.95.0 |
CouponDropDown |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH2B4 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24034 |
GamePlayLabs (fs) |
CouponDropDown-bg.exe (392334b75f592d7a1330d1bcfdc0dc4f) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
MalSign.Skodna.4D3 |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Adware.Win32.CrossRider.E |
ESET-NOD32 |
9272 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.E |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.175.10794 |
Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 ) |
K7GW |
9.175.10794 |
Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 ) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.CrossRider.CDD |
Sophos |
4.96.0 |
CouponDropDown |
VIPRE Antivirus |
25274 |
GamePlayLabs (v) |
CouponDropDownGui.exe (33a07139bb36ec3fb40ead233ac64d52) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Adware.Agent.NLK |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
5.1.0.11 |
AdWare.Agent!IK |
F-Secure |
9.0.16440.0 |
Adware.Agent.NLK |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Agent.NLK |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.1.122.0 |
AdWare.Agent |
nProtect |
2012-07-22.01 |
Adware.Agent.NLK |
VIPRE Antivirus |
12336 |
GamePlayLabs (v) |
ButtonUtil.dll (402dd0dcb0b49a487a68d4b48c6014dd) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
MalSign.Skodna.4D3 |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.G |
ESET-NOD32 |
8998 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.G |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22984 |
GamePlayLabs (v) |
View all 39 all detections

CouponDropDown 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
URL: coupondropdown.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\coupondropdown
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\CouponDropDown\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 3.98 MB
Files installed by CouponDropDown
Program module: | CouponDropDown.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | CouponDropDown |
| CouponDropDown BHO |
Path: | C:\Program Files\coupondropdown\CouponDropDown.dll |
MD5: | d497704a6349e5b83cfbebaa8b010d57 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) CouponDropDown.dll - CouponDropDown (CouponDropDown BHO)
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CouponDropDown.exe - CouponDropDown exe
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(Malware detected) CouponDropDown-bg.exe
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CouponDropDownGui.exe
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(Malware detected) Uninstall.exe - CouponDropDown Installer
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(Malware detected) ButtonUtil.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- CouponDropDown.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'CouponDropDown' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110011431152} (CrossriderApp0004352).
How do I remove CouponDropDown?
You can uninstall CouponDropDown 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 CouponDropDown, 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 CouponDropDown.
- 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 CouponDropDown 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) 66%
Win 7 4%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 84%
Keep it 16%
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GLOBAL RANK
#27,649
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
70.54% |
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Windows Vista |
12.50% |
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Windows XP |
10.71% |
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Windows 10 |
6.25% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.91% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
10.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
10.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.18% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
3.64% |
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Geography
74.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
74.05% |
France |
6.96% |
Italy |
5.06% |
Canada |
3.80% |
United Kingdom |
3.80% |
Australia |
1.27% |
Iran |
1.27% |
MA |
0.63% |
Thailand |
0.63% |
Qatar |
0.63% |
Latvia |
0.63% |
Ecuador |
0.63% |
BB |
0.63% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
45.68% |
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Dell |
14.81% |
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Acer |
14.81% |
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Toshiba |
7.41% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.94% |
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Intel |
3.70% |
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ASUS |
2.47% |
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Samsung |
2.47% |
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Lenovo |
2.47% |
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Medion |
1.23% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.04% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C655 |
2.02% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.02% |
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Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 |
2.02% |
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Compaq-Presario AY138AA-A... |
2.02% |
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HP 2000 Notebook PC |
2.02% |
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About 215 Apps
215 Apps developes a number of adware driven toolbar programs such as DropinSavings, Vid-Saver, Giant Savings, Savings Sidekick, etc.
Publisher URL: www.215apps.com