Should I remove Savings Avenger?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
79% remove it21% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0003%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 171.46 days
957.89 days >
Average installed length: 503.30 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
1.0 |
100.00% |
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Other programs by Smart Apps
Savings Avenger
from Smart Apps
What is Savings Avenger?
Savings Avenger (215) is an web browser advertisement extension that delivers ads to the user's web browser. Ads are in the form of traditional banners as well as context-hyper links. Ads delivered are injected on any web page the software decides to include it on and not just those affiliated with the software or its affiliates. The ads are not affiliated nor endorsed by the underlying websites on which they appear. The program periodically connects with its remote servers to download new ad feeds and will report back the domains and URLs the user visits as well as the links and advertisements the user clicks on while browsing the web. This adware is mostly bundled with 3rd party download managers that include a number of additional offers, all potentially unwanted programs.
Overview
Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 1.06 MB (1,116,059 bytes). chrome_gp_update.js is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Displays unwanted advertisements
- The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Savings Avenger.
SoftwareDetector.exe (978f45df5fc28f83f9fa82905757720e) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
PUA.SmartApps |
AVG |
2015.0.3497 |
Generic5 |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0112 |
Trojan.Crossrider.8812 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9701 |
a variant of Win32/AdWare.SmartApps.B |
McAfee |
5600.7153 |
Artemis!978F45DF5FC2 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7153 |
Artemis!978F45DF5FC2 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
28430 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
Savings Avenger 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
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Savings Avenger
Uninstaller: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Savings Avenger\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.06 MB
Files installed by Savings Avenger
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chrome_gp_update.js
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chrome_installer.js
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common.js
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firefox_installer.js
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gpedit.exe
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ie_installer.js
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main_installer.js
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migrate.js
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projectInstaller.js
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repair.js
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repair_data.json
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(Malware detected) SoftwareDetector.exe
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uninstall.exe
How do I remove Savings Avenger?
You can uninstall Savings Avenger 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 Savings Avenger, 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 Savings Avenger.
- 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 60%
Win 10 40%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 79%
Keep it 21%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
503.30
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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Windows 10 |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 8 |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
20.00% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
50.00% |
Italy |
20.00% |
France |
10.00% |
Spain |
10.00% |
United Kingdom |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS |
75.00% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Common models |
MSI MS-7680 |
25.00% |
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Dell Vostro 3500 |
25.00% |
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ASUSTeK X551CAP |
25.00% |
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ASUSTeK X550CL |
25.00% |
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