Remove PriceMinus

PriceMinus is a new adware, one that seems to be a new version of SalePlus. It’s not exactly a virus, but a malicious unwanted program developed only to broadcast huge amounts of publicity tagged as ads by PriceMinus. With the help of these ads, the enterprise in charge of developing PriceMinus will make a lot of money; take into consideration the unimaginable amount of computers infected, showing ads to such a mass will increase their income considerably.

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But, how did PriceMinus managed to infect your computer? That’s a question with an easy reply: through you! You were the one that approved its installation. It is most certain that you just installed some new free software or a fake update in your computer who had PriceMinus attached.  PriceMinus installs itself as a new extension for your browser, pretty much like the one seen below in firefox, however that’s not all it does. It also adds processes and scheduled tasks in Windows, also modifying its registry.

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If you search on Google, you’ll find many websites offering the absolute solution to remove ads by PriceMinus. But beware… if they’re asking for money in return, you shouldn’t trust them right away. There’s no warranty that once you’ve bought the given tool that they’re asking money for, PriceMinus will actually be removed.

It’s completely possible to remove it without paying a dime, use the free tools presented below to achieve it.

For your information please know that ads by PriceMinus is considered as suspicious by 21 security software.
File information
File name:
bmczu4scdoc847.dll

Common path:
C:\Program Files\Priceminus\bmczu4scdoc847.dll

Analysis date:
8 May 2015

Scanner detections:
21 / 54

Scan engine
Detection
Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.Multiplug.A
ESET-NOD32
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.FL
BitDefender
Gen:Variant.Application.Zusy.139555
Panda
Trj/Genetic.gen
DrWeb
Trojan.Crossrider1.29441
Comodo
Application.Win32.AdWare.MultiPlug.VB
AVG
Generic6.AOSB
MicroWorld-eScan
Gen:Variant.Application.Zusy.139555
McAfee
Multiplug-FNZ
K7GW
Unwanted-Program ( 004bd7be1 )
K7AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program ( 004bd7be1 )
TrendMicro-HouseCall
TROJ_GEN.R0C1H06E715
Avast
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]
Ad-Aware
Gen:Variant.Application.Zusy.139555
F-Secure
Gen:Variant.Application.Zusy
McAfee-GW-Edition
BehavesLike.Win32.Rootkit.ct
Sophos
MultiPlug
Jiangmin
AdWare/MultiPlug.bkky
AhnLab-V3
PUP/Win32.MultiPlug
GData
Gen:Variant.Application.Zusy.139555
Ikarus
PUA.Multiplug

Show the other 17 anti-virus detections


How to remove PriceMinus ?

This is a detailed guide to delete PriceMinus from your pc. Please perform all the instructions in the correct order. All the tool offered in this removal guide is free and known to clean and boost your computer.

Remove PriceMinus with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a helpful tool made to delete unwanted toolbars, browser hijackers, redirects and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Opera. AdwCleaner will require no set up and can be ran in a instantaneous to scan your pc.

  • Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop :
    Download AdwCleaner
  • Double-click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool (Windows Vista/7/8 users : right-click and select Run As Administrator).
  • Click on the Scan button.
  • After the scan has finished, click on the Clean button..
  • Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.

Remove PriceMinus with ZHPCleaner

ZHPCleaner is a program that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your computer. By using ZHPCleaner you can easily remove many of these types of programs for a better user experience on your computer and while browsing the web.

  • If Avast is installed on you computer you have to disable it during the process.
  • You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below button :
    Download ZHPCleaner
  • Select ZHPCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
  • Accept the user agreement.
  • Click on the Scanner button.
  • After the scan has finished, click on the Repair button.
  • Reboot your computer.

Remove PriceMinus with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes malware like worms, Trojans, rootkits, rogues, spyware, and more. All you have to do is launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free and run a scan. If you want even better protection, consider Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium and its instant real-time scanner that automatically prevents malware and websites from infecting your PC.

how to remove PriceMinus with malwarebytes anti-malware

  • Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware :
    Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection)
  • Install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware using the installation wizard.
  • Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the Update Now button.
  • Once the program has loaded, select Scan now.
  • When the scan is done, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the Quarantine All button, and then click on the Apply Now button.
  • When removing the files, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot your computer, please allow it to do so.

Remove PriceMinus with HitmanPro

HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware. HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. HitmanPro offers you a Free Scan for a second opinion.

Remove PriceMinus with HitmanPro

  • You can download HitmanPro from the below link:
    Download HitmanPro
  • Double-click on the file named HitmanPro.exe (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or HitmanPro_x64.exe (for 64-bit versions of Windows).
  • Click on the Next button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.
  • HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for PriceMinus malicious files.
  • When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the Next button, to remove PriceMinus virus.

Reset your browser (if necessary)

If after following the above steps PriceMinus is still present on your computer, you can reset your browser by following the instructions below.

Your bookmarks and saved passwords are not deleted or modified.
  • Open Chrome.
  • Click on the three stripes button in the right top corner.
  • Select Settings.
  • Scroll down to the end of the page, search for Show advanced settings.
  • Scroll down once again to the end of the page and click Reset browser settings button.
  • Click Reset once more.
If the built-in reset function doesn't work, you can try to reset Chrome with our tool ResetBrowser.

How to remove PriceMinus with ResetBrowser

  • Download ResetBrowser :
    Download ResetBrowser
  • Download the tool, save it on your desktop and double-click on it.
  • Read the disclaimer and press the Ok button.
  • Click the Reset Chrome button and wait.
  • Once the process is finished, click onOpen Chrome PriceMinus should now be deleted from Chrome.
Your bookmarks and saved passwords are not deleted or modified.
  • Open Firefox
  • Go to the orange Firefox button in the top left.
  • Click on Help then Troubleshooting information.
  • Click on the Repair Firefox button and confirm.
  • Mozilla Firefox will automatically restart.
If the Firefox built-in reset function doesn't work, you can try to reset your browser with our program ResetBrowser.

How to remove PriceMinus with ResetBrowser

  • Download ResetBrowser :
    Download ResetBrowser
  • Download the tool, save it on your desktop and double-click on it.
  • Read the disclaimer and press the Ok button.
  • Click the Reset Chrome button and wait.
  • Once the process is finished, click onOpen Chrome PriceMinus should now be deleted from Firefox.
Your bookmarks and saved passwords are not deleted or modified.

How to remove PriceMinus with ResetBrowser

  • Download ResetBrowser :
    Download ResetBrowser
  • Download the tool, save it on your desktop and double-click on it.
  • Read the disclaimer and press the Ok button.
  • Click the Reset Chrome button and wait.
  • Once the process is finished, click onOpen Chrome PriceMinus should now be deleted from Firefox.
Your computer should now be free of PriceMinus. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove PriceMinus from your computer, please start a new thread in our support page. Someone will give you free assistance very fast !
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