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How to remove CouponXplorer Toolbar (ads, banners, deals)



Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:CouponXplorer Toolbar

Command or file name:5zbar.dll

Threat type:Adware

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

CouponXplorer is a new type of adware that offers different coupons and discounts. Like all other adware this program changes the default settings of browsers and it is impossible to change the settings back until the program is installed. If CouponXplorer is installed in the browser, then the owner of the PC will have to use a home page and a search engine that was set by the adware. This browser add-on is not a virus, but it belongs to unwanted programs that can be installed almost without users’ participation in the process of installation. If you think about the security of the PC, then it is advised to remove CouponXplorer.


CouponXplorer Toolbar intrusion method

CouponXplorer Toolbar

CouponXplorer Toolbar installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (CouponXplorer Toolbar). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. CouponXplorer Toolbar copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is 5zbar.dll. Then it creates new startup key with name CouponXplorer Toolbar and value 5zbar.dll. You can also find it in your processes list with name 5zbar.dll or CouponXplorer Toolbar. Also, it can create folder with name CouponXplorer Toolbar under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about CouponXplorer Toolbar, please ask below. You can use programs to remove CouponXplorer Toolbar from your browsers below.


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How to remove CouponXplorer Toolbar manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with CouponXplorer Toolbar, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by CouponXplorer Toolbar.

To get rid of CouponXplorer Toolbar, you should:

1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:

  • installKeys.js
  • gen1COMMON.T8S
  • files.ini
  • chrome5zffxtbr.jar
  • T8TICKER.DLL
  • T8RES.DLL
  • T8HTML.DLL
  • T8EXTPEX.DLL
  • T8EXTEX.DLL
  • Settingss_pid.dat
  • NP5zStub.dll
  • NP5zEISb.dll
  • MessageCOMMON.T8S
  • LOGO.BMP
  • INSTALL.RDF
  • IE9MesgCOMMON.T8S
  • Historysearch3
  • CrExtP5z.exe
  • Cachefiles.ini
  • CREXT.DLL
  • CHROME.MANIFEST
  • BOOTSTRAP.JS
  • 8DEE0205-5968-493D-8AF1-16D05314C84F.sqlite
  • 5zuabtn.dll
  • 5ztpinst.dll
  • 5zskplay.exe
  • 5zsknlcr.dll
  • 5zskin.dll
  • 5zscript.dll
  • 5zregiet.dll
  • 5zreghk.dll
  • 5zregfft.dll
  • 5zradio.dll
  • 5zmsg.dll
  • 5zmlbtn.dll
  • 5zmedint.exe
  • 5zimpipe.exe
  • 5zieovr.dll
  • 5zidle.dll
  • 5zhttpct.dll
  • 5zhtmlmu.dll
  • 5zhkstub.dll
  • 5zhighin.exe
  • 5zfeedmg.dll
  • 5zdyn.dll
  • 5zdlghk.dll
  • 5zdatact.dll
  • 5zbrstub.dll
  • 5zbrmon.exe
  • 5zbprtct.dll
  • 5zbarsvc.exe
  • 5zbar.dll
  • 5zauxstb.dll
  • 5zSrchMn.exe
  • 5zSrcAs.dll
  • 5zPlugin.dll
  • 5zEZSETP.dll
  • 5zEIPlug.dll
  • 0031FB1A.exe

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:

  • %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\gb5e8gtn.default\extensions\5zffxtbr@CouponXplorer_5z.com\
  • %APPDATA%\CouponXplorer_5z\
  • %PROGRAMFILES%\CouponXplorer_5z\

3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:

  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\CouponXplorer_5z
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\MozillaPlugins\@CouponXplorer_5z.com/Plugin
  • Key:
    HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\CouponXplorer_5zbar Uninstall
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \{7d69ed06-0171-4379-9528-08df51092727}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
    \{0297a026-3011-46d3-ad62-bb9a7612aea7}
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.XMLSessionPlugin
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.UrlAlertButton
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.ToolbarProtector
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.ThirdPartyInstaller
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.SkinLauncherSettings
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.SkinLauncher
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.SettingsPlugin
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.ScriptButton
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.RadioSettings
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.Radio
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.PseudoTransparentPlugin
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.MultipleButton
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.HTMLPanel
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.HTMLMenu
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.FeedManager
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CouponXplorer_5z.DynamicBarButton
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\CouponXplorer_5z
    Value: Browser Plugin Loader
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\CouponXplorer
    Value: Search Scope Monitor
    Data: C:\PROGRA~1\COUPON~2\bar\1.bin\5zsrchmn.exe
  • Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\CouponXplorer
    Value: rundll32
    Data: C:\PROGRA~1\COUPON~2\bar\1.bin\5zbar.dll,S

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall CouponXplorer Toolbar related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for CouponXplorer Toolbar entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If CouponXplorer Toolbar won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10

  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
  • Find CouponXplorer Toolbar under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.

Windows 8/8.1

  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
  • Locate programs that can be connected with CouponXplorer Toolbar or other related suspicious program.
  • Click Uninstall button.
  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.

Windows 7/Vista

  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.
  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
  • In the list of installed programs find entries related to CouponXplorer Toolbar
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find CouponXplorer Toolbar related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove CouponXplorer Toolbar related extensions from your browsers

CouponXplorer Toolbar in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to CouponXplorer Toolbar. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to CouponXplorer Toolbar or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective CouponXplorer Toolbar removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to CouponXplorer Toolbar and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm CouponXplorer Toolbar removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to CouponXplorer Toolbar.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like CouponXplorer Toolbar are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like CouponXplorer Toolbar.


Here are the descriptions of problems connected with CouponXplorer Toolbar and 5zbar.dll we received earlier:

Problem Summary: i want to delete

CouponXplorer and 5zbar.dll causing mcaffe problems

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: UNINSTALL COUPONXPLORER

I DO NOT WANT THIS COUPONXPLORER ON MY COMPUTER BECAUSE IT SLOWS DOWN WHAT I AM DOING, I WORK FROM HOME AN' MY COMPUTER SLOWS DOWN AND THE COUPON THING COMES ON.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: couponxplorer

computer slowed too much

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: My computer has slowed down since installing couponxplorer

I just want to remove it

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: I am overwelmed with adds on my facebook, please remove

Please remove from my facebook. it is so much it is embarrassing. please remove now!!

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Do not want

Want my home page back and do not want coupon thing

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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