Threat Database Adware Adware.CouponAmazing

Adware.CouponAmazing

By CagedTech in Adware
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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 12,098
First Seen: September 5, 2013
Last Seen: June 26, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Adware.CouponAmazing on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that may compromise your browsing experience and system security. Adware, short for advertising-supported software, is designed to display advertisements on your computer, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content. While not as malicious as viruses or Trojans, adware can still pose a significant nuisance and potentially lead to more severe security issues if not addressed promptly.

What Is Adware.CouponAmazing?

Adware.CouponAmazing, as detected, refers to a specific instance of adware that has been identified on your system. The name suggests it may be related to displaying coupons or advertisements related to shopping, aiming to generate revenue for its creators through affiliate marketing or pay-per-click schemes. Adware like Adware.CouponAmazing can be distributed through various means, including bundled software downloads, infected websites, or email attachments. Once installed, it can modify browser settings, track browsing habits, and display unwanted advertisements.

How Adware.CouponAmazing Operates

Adware.CouponAmazing operates by integrating itself into your web browser or operating system, allowing it to monitor your browsing activities and inject advertisements into web pages you visit. This can lead to a cluttered browsing experience, with pop-ups, banners, and other forms of ads interfering with your ability to view content cleanly. Moreover, some adware can collect data on your browsing habits, which may be sold to third parties or used to target you with more specific, and potentially more intrusive, advertising.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of an Adware.CouponAmazing infection can include an increase in unwanted advertisements on your computer, especially within your web browser. You might notice pop-ups appearing even when you're not browsing the internet, or your browser's homepage and default search engine may have been changed without your consent. Additionally, your computer might become slower, or you might experience frequent crashes, especially if the adware is consuming system resources to display ads or communicate with its command and control servers.

  • Increased number of pop-ups and advertisements
  • Changes to browser settings without user consent
  • Slow system performance
  • Frequent system crashes

How to Remove Adware.CouponAmazing

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
  2. Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all traces of Adware.CouponAmazing and any other potential threats.
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the adware was detected.
  4. Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any changes made by the adware.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the adware have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Adware.CouponAmazing from your system is crucial to restoring your browsing experience and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you should be able to eliminate this unwanted software and prevent future infections by being cautious with downloads, avoiding suspicious links, and keeping your antivirus and operating system up to date. Remember, vigilance and regular system maintenance are key to a secure computing environment.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.CouponAmazing

File System Details

Adware.CouponAmazing may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. etmajyzoqm.exe 0ad8b70e3ec89560f477f28d9715b949 5,350
2. kzhxnitccw.dll 767ee825a22a5a2c5e1974d73819ddf2 3,173
3. xkymsyyrfh.dll.vir 47013feafa99f7ab8961c0b60ceeac11 2,969
4. cwmsxutswc.dll 727a9268a9f1244310936a83ada70be9 131
5. couponamazing.exe 0c8a0dd317e75dd62b2d0037e91ff8a7 0

Registry Details

Adware.CouponAmazing may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
Software\AppDataLow\Software\couponamazing
Software\couponamazing
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ext\CLSID\9E45306E-64F5-4D55-8F32-B67831AC045D

Directories

Adware.CouponAmazing may create the following directory or directories:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\couponamazing
%PROGRAMFILES%\40209C89-13CF-4CCA-86AF-952E659E8C2C
%PROGRAMFILES%\569B28CA-75D1-4EA2-9778-830E01DBBC88
%PROGRAMFILES%\E52BA74C-5F88-4F08-A1B8-3FC89D881FD1
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\40209C89-13CF-4CCA-86AF-952E659E8C2C
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\569B28CA-75D1-4EA2-9778-830E01DBBC88
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\E52BA74C-5F88-4F08-A1B8-3FC89D881FD1
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\couponamazing

URLs

Adware.CouponAmazing may call the following URLs:

couponamazing