How Can I Stop Ads by DiscountExt Completely - Removal Guide

I am having problems "Ads by RightOfferApp" and "Ads by DiscountExt" and probably others that I don't have names for. I've tried to resolve this myself, but have not been successful. Please can you help?

Information of DiscountExt

DiscountExt  is an ad-supported browser extension which can be classified as adware. DiscountExt is a type of program that displays an advertisement of some sort. Usually related to a specific Web site that is cached in the Web browser. In some cases, it changes the home page of your Web browser to point to a specific Web siteThis adware can slip into the computer along with suspicious downloads from the Internet, such as browser update, Java update, Flash Player update, Video Player update, video recording, download-managers or PDF creators.etc. Once gets into the computer, DiscountExt will compromise your browser and modify browser setting. It will attach on the browser as a browser helper object.


When you surf the Internet, DiscountExt is capable to generate a lot of pop-up ads to show on the webpage you are visiting. The tricky ads by DiscountExt may redirect you to hacked site which can steal your personal information or drop down malicious programs. DiscountExt may connect to the Internet to request data and download files. This adware will also track your browsing habits and steal your personal information.It is suggested to remove DiscountExt from the computer as soon as possible to avoid further damage. It is better to scan your computer with a powerful antivirus program like Spyhunter to check out the problem and remove viruses.

Guide to remove DiscountExt  

Method 1: Manual removal

Step 1: Stop related running processes in Windows Task Manager first.

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or Press the Start button->click on the Run option->Type in taskmgr and press OK.

 

Step 2: Remove any infection related program from Control Panel.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
3. Remove the related programs.


Windows XP

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click Control Panel and then click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall related programs.


Windows 8

1. Press Win+R.
2. Type in control panel and click OK.
3. Select Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the related programs.

Step 3: Remove DiscountExt  extension or add-ons from your browsers.

Internet Explorer

Google Chrome



Mozilla Firefox

Step 4: Show all hidden files and clean all the malicious files.

(1).Click the Start button and choose Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, to find Folder Options then double-click on it.
(2).In the pop-up dialog box, click the View tab and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

 

Step 5: Go to the Registry Editor, remove all DiscountExt  registry entries listed here:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MpCmdRun.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MpUXSrv.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\MSASCui.exe

Method  2:  Remove with SpyHunter

Step 1: Click the following button to download SpyHunter.

 

Step 2: Save it into your computer and click on the Run choice to install it step by step.

Step 3: Scan the computer and delete all threats.

Note: Manual removal refers to key parts of computer system. If you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the manual removal. Install Spyhunter can be your better choice.