TremendousCoupon

TremendousCoupon is an adware infection that has been associated with various symptoms on affected computers. Computer users have complained that TremendousCoupon may cause a large number of advertisements to appear on their Web browsers. TremendousCoupon advertisements may contain a message such as 'Brought to you by TremendousCoupon', 'Ads by TremendousCoupon', or 'Sponsored by TremendousCoupon'. Adware like TremendousCoupon, although not threatening, may cause numerous issues and make the affected Web browser difficult, if not impossible, to use.

TremendousCoupon is Another Adware-Related Application

TremendousCoupon is an adware application that may be bundled with software downloads from third-party websites. TremendousCoupon may be bundled with legitimate software downloads that have been fitted with a third-party installer or a software download website. Adware like TremendousCoupon is characterized by the fact that they may display numerous advertisements on a Web browser, mainly pop-up windows but also inserted banners and links into Web pages viewed on the affected Web browser. TremendousCoupon may also cause Web browser redirects and change the affected Web browser's settings automatically. For example, TremendousCoupon may change the affected Web browser's homepage or default search engine automatically.

Why TremendousCoupon Displays Its Unwanted Advertisements

Numerous advertisements are a large part of the problem related to TremendousCoupon. TremendousCoupon may take over the affected Web browser, causing it to carry out tasks that the computer user did not request. TremendousCoupon may also alter the content displayed by the affected Web browser. For example, TremendousCoupon may insert banner advertisements into websites viewed on the affected Web browser, or change text on viewed Web pages into hyperlinks that may lead to sponsored content or display pop-up messages when the mouse cursor passes over them. TremendousCoupon may launch automatically whenever the affected Web browser starts up, redirecting all traffic through its own domains and displaying suspicious pop-up windows that may try to trick inexperienced computer users into download and installing additional PUPs. For example, TremendousCoupon may display a pop-up window claiming that it is necessary to update the victim's Web browser; the supposed update is actually another PUP.

How TremendousCoupon may Enter a Computer

Although TremendousCoupon may be referred to incorrectly as a virus, TremendousCoupon does not have virus or worm capabilities. TremendousCoupon is distributed by bundling this low-quality add-on with legitimate programs. It is often the case that an installer for a program may also install TremendousCoupon and other adware unless the computer user opts out during the installation process. In most cases, the option to opt out of installing TremendousCoupon is only visible by using Custom or Advanced installation. Computer users should use these options whenever possible when installing new software.

TremendousCoupon takes the form of a Web browser add-on, extension or plug-in. TremendousCoupon targets computers using Windows and may affect the most common Web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. TremendousCoupon may not be installed using exploit kits, email spam, or similar threat delivery methods. Rather, computer users may inadvertently install TremendousCoupon when installing other software due to rushing through the installation process and failing to opt out of the installation of this PUP. Unfortunately, once TremendousCoupon has been installed, TremendousCoupon may be quite difficult to remove. Once TremendousCoupon has been installed, malware analysts recommend removing TremendousCoupon entirely with the help of a reliable, fully updated security application that is capable of detecting and removing adware and other PUPs (many anti-malware programs are incapable of detecting low-level threats such as TremendousCoupon due to their being engineered towards more advanced threats such as rootkits, viruses, worms and Trojans).