Download n'Save Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Download n'Save?
Download n'Save is a browser plugin, which tracks users' Internet browsing habits and then presents them with coupon deals. Although these Internet browser plugins can be useful, the tracking information can be sold to third parties - a situation potentially leading to identity theft and privacy issues.
Furthermore, these plugins often display ads and deals from associated merchants; clicking on these links can result in the installation of other unwanted browser add-ons or even malware.
This add-on can be downloaded from its homepage or is bundled with free software downloaded from the Internet. Always express caution when downloading and installing free software, since the developers commonly use browser plugins and toolbars to monetize their free products.
Closely study each installation window for any suggestion of changing your homepage or default search engine. To prevent redirects and installation of unwanted browser plugins, uncheck any options relating to the change of browser settings or installation of add-ons.
To prevent Internet browser redirects and ad pop-ups, uninstall the Download n'Save browser plugin from your computer.
The Download n'Save Browser plugin self-installs on all major Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, Google Chrome), and whilst it is not technically a virus or malware, having it installed on your computer has few benefits and it could cause harm.
If your Internet browsers redirects you to various websites and displays pop-ups ads, consider removing Download n'Save plugin from your computer.
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Quick menu:
- What is Download n'Save?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Download n'Save application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Download n'Save add-on from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove Download n'Save plugin from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove Download n'Save extension from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove Download n'Save ads from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Download n'Save plugin removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "Download and Sa", select this entry and click " Uninstall" or "Remove"
After uninstalling these entries, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. Recommended malware removal software.
Download n'Save plugin removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click on the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer) select "Manage Add-ons". Look for Download and Save related entries (Download and Sa Class) and disable it.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the download n'save virus, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) select "Tools" and click on "Extensions". Locate "Download and Sa", select it and click on the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the download n'save virus, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click on the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions" and disable "Download and Sa".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with download n'save virus removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the download n'save virus, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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