Should I remove Gigantic Savings?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
80% remove it20% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
United States Rank #37,677
Reach 0.0009%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 27.06 days
507.33 days >
Average installed length: 266.56 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.27.153.3 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by 215 Apps
Gigantic Savings
What is Gigantic Savings?
Gigantic Savings from 50onRed is a potentially unwanted web browser extension that is ad-supported and will display various popup and banner ads as well as modify the user's web browser search and home page settings. This plugin will update Internet Explorer (as a BHO), Chrome (as an extension) and Firefox (as an add-in). In some cases, the program will monitor a user's behavior (which the user agreed to if they did not read the full EULA) and will inject rival advertisements over existing one or just inject new ones all together. This toolbar is typically bundled by third party download managers/installers or through questionable online ads.
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
- 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
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- This program has a poor reputation
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Gigantic Savings.
Gigantic Savings-bg.exe (51a1a2d721a4df2073ddf850c13e22f9) has been flagged by the following 11 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
avast! |
2014.9-140126 |
Win32:Installer-M [Adw] |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.130 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ |
Comodo Security |
17298 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.14.01.26.12 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9067 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H |
F-Secure |
11.2014-26-01_1 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ |
G Data |
14.1.22 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ |
MicroWorld-eScan |
15.0.0.78 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ |
Panda Antivirus |
14.01.26.12 |
Suspicious file |
Sophos |
4.94 |
AppRider |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23518 |
GamePlayLabs (v) |
Gigantic Savings-bho.dll (195a6fe31e6b28ede55a2bbe78a8fcb0) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Installer-M [Adw] |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.583 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ (B) |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ |
G Data |
22 |
Adware.Agent.NQZ |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0707 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
20294 |
GamePlayLabs (v) |
View all 18 all detections

Gigantic Savings 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: Innovative Apps
URL: www.50onred.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\gigantic savings
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Gigantic Savings\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 4.49 MB
Files installed by Gigantic Savings
Program executable: | Gigantic Savings-bg.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | Gigantic Savings |
| Gigantic Savings exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\gigantic savings\Gigantic Savings-bg.exe |
MD5: | 51a1a2d721a4df2073ddf850c13e22f9 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) Gigantic Savings-bg.exe (by Innovative Apps) - Gigantic Savings (Gigantic Savings exe)
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(Malware detected) Gigantic Savings-bho.dll (by Innovative Apps) - Gigantic Savings BHO
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Gigantic Savings-buttonutil.exe
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Gigantic Savings-buttonutil64.exe
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Gigantic Savings-codedownloader.exe
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Uninstall.exe - Gigantic Savings Installer
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Gigantic Savings-buttonutil.dll
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Gigantic Savings-buttonutil64.dll
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Gigantic Savings-helper.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- Gigantic Savings-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Gigantic Savings' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110311211116} (CrossriderApp0032116).
How do I remove Gigantic Savings?
You can uninstall Gigantic Savings 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 Gigantic Savings, 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 Gigantic Savings.
- 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 Gigantic Savings 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) 67%
Win Vista (SP2) 11%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 80%
Keep it 20%
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US RANK
#37,677
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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Windows 10 |
22.22% |
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Windows Vista |
11.11% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
61.11% |
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Windows 8 |
11.11% |
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Windows 8.1 |
11.11% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.11% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
5.56% |
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Geography
96.43% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
96.43% |
PR |
3.57% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
31.25% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Acer |
18.75% |
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Toshiba |
6.25% |
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Sony |
6.25% |
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Samsung |
6.25% |
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ASUS |
6.25% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
11.76% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite A300 |
5.88% |
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Sony VPCEL22FX |
5.88% |
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Samsung 305E4A/305E5A/305... |
5.88% |
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MSI MS-7758 |
5.88% |
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HP-Pavilion RK576AA-ABA s... |
5.88% |
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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