Discount Dragon
What is Discount Dragon?
This is a web browser plugin (from 50 On Red) that is potentially unwanted and ad-supported. In addition to displaying advertisements, as part of the installation process the publisher may offer changes to the web browser settings. Such changes may include the following:
- Modifying/changing the default home page and tab URL
- Changing the search assistance provider (built-in search box) and search pages
- Adds additional menus and buttons to the browser
- Updating some browser settings which might lower overall security
- May provide automatic updates and present the user with additional software offers
Within Internet Explorer the toolbar runs as a Browser Helper Object (BHO), in Google Chrome it is an extension and in Firefox it is an addon.
About (from 215 Apps)
The Plugin customizes and enhances your Internet browsing experience by allowing you, the end user, to assert more control over your viewing experience. The Plugin does this by providing various features, which may include search links, text links, video, product comparisons and reviews, coupons, graphics or banners,... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Generally known to have a low reputation
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Discount Dragon.
SoftwareDetector.exe (ade42616694aa7a00a329acdd2acc648) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0112 |
Adware.Plugin.162 |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.28.0.58491 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic.cumlhe |

Discount Dragon 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: Smart Apps
URL: www.50onred.com
Help link: discount-dragon.com
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Discount Dragon
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Discount Dragon\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.05 MB
Files installed by Discount Dragon
Program executable: | SoftwareDetector.exe (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Discount Dragon\SoftwareDetector.exe |
MD5: | ade42616694aa7a00a329acdd2acc648 |
How do I remove Discount Dragon?
You can uninstall Discount Dragon 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 Discount Dragon, 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 Discount Dragon.
- 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 Discount Dragon 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) 49%
Win Vista 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 83%
Keep it 17%
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GLOBAL RANK
#15,746
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
54.73% |
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Windows 10 |
36.39% |
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Windows XP |
5.33% |
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Windows Vista |
3.55% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.71% |
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Windows 8 |
13.65% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
13.06% |
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Windows 8.1 |
10.98% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.61% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.34% |
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Geography
27.08% of installs come from Brazil
Which countries install it?
Brazil |
27.08% |
France |
24.55% |
Canada |
11.19% |
United States |
7.22% |
Italy |
6.50% |
Spain |
6.14% |
Poland |
2.89% |
Belgium |
2.17% |
Australia |
1.81% |
Argentina |
1.44% |
Germany |
1.44% |
Mexico |
1.44% |
Norway |
1.44% |
DK |
1.08% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
26.34% |
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Acer |
22.77% |
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ASUS |
13.84% |
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Dell |
12.95% |
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Toshiba |
8.48% |
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Lenovo |
6.70% |
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Samsung |
5.36% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.68% |
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American Megatrends |
0.89% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.29% |
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Acer Aspire E1-571 |
2.86% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.86% |
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HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.14% |
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HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.14% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.14% |
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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