Coupon Ahoy Removal Guide

Do you know what Coupon Ahoy is?

Coupon Ahoy is an adware application that does not let you browse the Internet in peace. This program might have arrived bundled with freeware, and so the annoying pop-ups could be an indication that you have multiple other unwanted applications on-board. You should scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner and determine just how many unnecessary programs are there. When you have the number, remove Coupon Ahoy and all the other applications from your system, to avoid potential security issues. Just because adware programs are not immediate security threats, it does not mean you should not take them seriously.

The application seems to be coming from a group of adware programs that have been quite prominent lately. Its installation file has the same icon as that of CareerPronto and Dating Done. If there really is a connection between these programs, then you know exactly what to expect of this program and how to deal with it. Our greatest concern is that some users may not be aware of the fact that they install this program on their computers willingly. They are just too eager to call this piece of software a malicious infection when they do not recognize their own role in this.Coupon Ahoy Removal GuideCoupon Ahoy screenshot
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If you really want to protect yourself from such intruders, you have to realize that having a licensed antispyware program on-board is not enough to protect your computer from harm anymore. You should also employ safe web browsing habits that include staying away from unfamiliar websites that could prove to be instrumental in adware and malware distribution. You stray click might lead you not only to adware infection. It could be a lot worse: ransomware and other severe infections these days get distributed in the same manner as well.

Not to mention that if you are not deterred by this, you should probably remove Coupon Ahoy just because the application is extremely obnoxious. Right after installation, the program will start collecting information on your web browsing habits. It needs to collect such data in order to display relevant commercial content. However, the program does not review the content it promotes, and that is not surprising because 99% of the adware applications do not do that. As a result, almost anyone can embed their content into the Coupon Ahoy ads as long as they know how to do it. And when it comes to cyber criminals, they are more than well-apt in such activities.

To add yet another unwanted feature to this growing bunch, let us explore the fact that Coupon Ahoy NEVER comes alone. And we do mean “never” when we say it. It does not matter how this program manages to get into your system. Whether you download it from couponahoy.com or a third-party file-sharing site, the program will be bundled with additional software. For instance, the official installer also offers to set up OfferBoulevard and MyPC BackUp. These potentially unwanted applications may look like useful additions to your program pool, but we really doubt that. Not to mention that no one welcomes an unwanted program, so you should not treat them lightly, too.

All things considered, it is very likely that you did not intend to have Coupon Ahoy, and this program appeared on your computer accidentally. If you have not seen such programs before, you may think that the application will really help you save money when you shop online because, as it says, it can provide you with “new coupons every day!” Alas, that is very far from the truth. Even if the program displays a lot of commercial offers, it is very doubtful you will find an offer you like.

How about cleaning your computer and removing this application today? You can terminate Coupon Ahoy by following the instructions we have posted right below this description. Normally, we would want users just to uninstall a program via Control Panel, but in this case, we think that it is far more effective to delete the program’s elements manually.

If you think this task too challenging, there is always a way out of this situation. Simply get yourself a powerful antispyware tool and let it delete all the unwanted programs automatically. By keeping such a program on your PC and updating it regularly, you will also reduce the possibility of future infections.

How to Delete Coupon Ahoy

  1. Press Win+R and the enter %ProgramFiles%.
  2. Click OK and locate the Coupon Ahoy folder in the directory.
  3. Delete the folder and press Win+R again.
  4. Type regedit into the Open box and press Enter.
  5. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall.
  6. Under Uninstall, delete the {FA8CA76F-57A7-4066-80D0-030C2C0734C2}_is1 key.

In non-techie terms:

It does not matter how the program gets there, to be honest, but when you see Coupon Ahoy on your screen, you know you’re up for a fight. You need to battle this adware application and delete it from your system immediately. Adware programs are annoying, and they can also be used by cyber criminals to spread malware. If you do not want to experience severe infection consequences, you should take care of this issue today. For any further questions or inquiries, do not hesitate to leave us a comment.