Best Way to Remove Shopper-Pro from Your PC

by Elsa Jenny Clean Computer Malware

What is Shopper-Pro?

Shopper-Pro can be adware application which claims being able to help PC users have a better performance online and save time or money by offering deals, coupons, and discount while going online. In fact, it is a sort of adware which is also known as potentially unwanted program that has the ability to control all main web browsers and promote sales of sponsored sites. For that reason, this malicious add-on will collect personal data from browser including history, favorite, or cookies to send related advertisement to the PC users. Although the ads displayed by Shopper-Pro are super tempting which make you can not help to click on them, it is still not recommended to take such actions for the reason that those ads showed by it are suspicious. In some cases, you may be redirected to websites and tricked into buying some fake products, or worse still, you may unconsciously download malware such as virus, worm, and Trojan horse onto your computer. To better protect your computer from its further attack, such Shopper-Pro adware should be removed from the system as soon as possible.

How Can Shopper-Pro Entered Your Computer?

The reason why Shopper-Pro can invade your computer so easily is that it can diffuse through general freeware, including download mangers, PDF creators, media players, etc. If you are careless during freeware installation, some other PUPs will succeed in infecting your computer as well. If you haven't heard about 'bundled installers' before, now you must be aware that the main installation packages are often contain hidden various plug-ins, toolbars, add-ons and extensions. It is not suggested that you install those additional recommended applications or services when you install a piece of software, but how can you prevent such unwanted stuff? To begin with, you should carefully read the license agreement before installing a program on your computer. Second, select Advanced or Custom installation mode which extends the process and delivers all available check boxes and do be away from hurry installation without attention. The last but not the least, you should check out the questionable options which states you agree to install this extension or other unwanted program. Or else, there will be random computer troubles or unwanted installations appear to disturb you when you are browsing.

Remove Shopper-Pro Completely

Shopper-Pro adware will bring other threat to your computer to cause chaos and damage. With its help, cyber criminals can filch your sensitive information easily. So it’s necessary for you to remove this program quickly with the help of guides below.

Step 1: Remove the Shopper-Pro related programs.

Windows XP
Go to Start, navigate to Settings and click on Control Panel, navigate to Add or Remove Programs, choose Programs and Features, find the adware related programs, and hit Remove.

Windows 8
Move mouse cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen. Click Settings on Charms bar and go to Control Panel. Select Uninstall a program and remove the adware related programs.

Windows 7/Vista
Go to Start, navigate to Control Panel, select Uninstall a program/Programs and Features, find the adware related programs, and click on Uninstall.

Step 2: Remove the adware related add-ons from the browsers.

Internet Explorer
Open IE and go to Tools or gear icon in IE9 and then to Manage Add-ons.
Select add-ons related to Shopper-Pro or other which you find is unknown to you and remove it.
Restart IE.

Mozilla Firefox
Open Mozilla Firefox & click on Tools from the top menu.
Now go to Add-ons and select the unknown extensions from the list related to the adware.
Remove them by selecting and clicking on Remove button.
Restart the browser.

Google Chrome
Open Google Chrome, click 3-Horizontal Bar icon at the top left corner.
Now go to Tools and then Extensions.
Search for extension exact or similar to the adware and delete it by selecting and clicking Trash icon next to it.
Restart the browser.

Step 3: Remove all Shopper-Pro related files and registry entries.

Go to the Local Hard Disk C to find out and delete any adware related files from your computer.
Click the “Start” button and choose the “Run” option. Type “regedit” in the “Open” field and click the “OK” button. Then the Registry Editor will open. Then, find out and delete the adware related registry entries.

How to Prevent Malware Infection?

You not only ought to care more about your browsing operations but also should keep aware and cautious during something installation. Keep in mind that you should never download things on unofficial websites. In addition, you should remember that you should place priority on Advanced or Custom installation and do not accept to install any unknown program. And limit user privileges on the computer. Confirm this program is the one you need and is totally harmless.