Adware.GreatSaver
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,293 |
| First Seen: | December 27, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | April 16, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.GreatSaver on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that may be causing disruptions to your browsing experience and potentially compromising your personal data. Adware programs like Adware.GreatSaver are designed to display advertisements, collect user data, and sometimes redirect users to unwanted websites. It's essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.GreatSaver?
Adware.GreatSaver is a type of malicious software that falls under the category of adware. Adware programs are known for displaying unwanted advertisements, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content. These ads can be intrusive, disrupting the user's browsing experience and potentially leading to further malware infections. Adware.GreatSaver, in particular, may be collecting user data, such as browsing history and search queries, to deliver targeted advertisements.
How Adware.GreatSaver Operates
Adware.GreatSaver operates by infiltrating a user's system, often through deceptive means, such as bundled software downloads or exploited vulnerabilities. Once installed, it can modify system settings, registry entries, and browser configurations to display unwanted advertisements. Adware.GreatSaver may also communicate with its command and control servers to receive updates, transmit user data, and download additional malware components. This communication can lead to a range of problems, including slowed system performance, increased risk of infection, and compromised personal data.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Adware.GreatSaver may exhibit a range of symptoms, including an increase in unwanted advertisements, slowed browser performance, and unexpected redirects to suspicious websites. Users may also notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on their system, or experience frequent crashes and errors. In some cases, Adware.GreatSaver may also collect and transmit sensitive user data, such as login credentials, search queries, or browsing history.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Slowed browser performance
- Unexpected redirects to suspicious websites
- Unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on the system
- Frequent crashes and errors
How to Remove Adware.GreatSaver
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.GreatSaver from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of Adware.GreatSaver.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or toolbars that may be related to Adware.GreatSaver, taking care to remove all associated files and registry entries.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions, add-ons, or modifications made by Adware.GreatSaver.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that all components of Adware.GreatSaver have been successfully removed.
Conclusion
The removal of Adware.GreatSaver requires a combination of technical expertise and caution. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, users can effectively remove this unwanted software from their system and prevent further disruptions to their browsing experience. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect your system from future malware infections, including keeping your operating system and software up-to-date, avoiding suspicious downloads, and using strong antivirus protection.
Aliases
12 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| AVG | Generic_r.HD |
| AhnLab-V3 | Trojan/Win32.Preloader |
| K7AntiVirus | Adware ( 004922f61 ) |
| McAfee | RDN/Generic PUP.x!bqt |
| AVG | Generic5.AKXU |
| Fortinet | Riskware/MultiPlug |
| Ikarus | Win32.SuspectCrc |
| Panda | Suspicious file |
| AntiVir | ADWARE/Adware.A.2773 |
| Comodo | ApplicUnwnt |
| K7AntiVirus | Adware ( 004923a41 ) |
| McAfee | Artemis!FFE3F0C62F2F |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.GreatSaver
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | M.x64.dll | baabc2931a5624f5e299eb32417f40fe | 23 |
| 2. | pjakibllfljmbnmhfdagbemihjkilocn.crx | bce210d45c9de7e67d1e93546a65eabf | 0 |
| 3. | settings.ini | 37f1349fe846799ada59e47f063e9616 | 0 |
Registry Details
Directories
Adware.GreatSaver may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\greaatsaver |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\gRReeatsaver |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\gReatsavaer |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\gReatsuaveR |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\ggreatsaVeer |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\ggreatsaver |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\greATisaver |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\greaitSavEr |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\greatsaaveeR |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\greatsaever |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\greatssaveRR |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\greiAtsaveR |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\grreaTSaaver |
| %APPDATA%\gReatsuaveR |
| %APPDATA%\greatsaaveeR |
| %APPDATA%\greatsaveeer |
| %AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\greatsaver |
| %AllUsersProfile%\greaatsaver |
| %AllUsersProfile%\greatsaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Graeatsaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\gRReeatsaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\gReatsavaer |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\ggreatsaVeer |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\ggreatsaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\ggreatssAver |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\greaitSavEr |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\greatSaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\greatsavinG |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\greatssaveRR |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\grreaTSaaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\gReatsuaveR |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\ggreatsaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Graeatsaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\gReatsavaer |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\ggreatssAver |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\greATisaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\greaitSavEr |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\greatSaver |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\greatsaever |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\greatsavinG |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\greatssaveRR |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\greiAtsaveR |
| %ProgramFiles%\greaatsaver |
| %ProgramFiles(x86)%\greaatsaver |
URLs
Adware.GreatSaver may call the following URLs:
| greatsaver |
