Remove SaveLots

SaveLots is an adware that shows publicity tagged as “Ads by SaveLots” while you’re browsing without you asking for it. It’s installed as a browser extension for Firefox and Google Chrome. This program’s developer will take advantage of your computer to increase their incomes through the publicity commission they will win.

SaveLots is not a virus per se, but a very annoying ads injector, that completely ruins your browsing experience due to the huge amount of ads it will show, especially in e-commerce websites such as Amazon where it’s particularly active. By injecting these ads in real time, SaveLots also turns your browser slow and even your computer in general might be affected. You can see below an example of an Ads by SaveLots publicity being shown linked to a key word within the text of the visited website at that given moment:

ads by savelots

Adware such as SaveLots is distributed through other software, specially fake video players offered in streaming websites where you can see movies and TV series for free, it can also be found in torrent download websites or in certain download platforms such as softonic.com

You need to be very careful with any new installation you wish to do in your computer, not being careful can have important consequences that might be difficult to repair afterwards. SaveLots and all programs like it are developed to be difficult to uninstall, so they can stay active and making money as long as possible.

You should know that SaveLots is considered as a malware by 43 security software.
File information
File name:
91cid_.exe

Common path:
C:\ProgramData\savelots\91cid_.exe

Analysis date:
24 April 2015

Scanner detections:
43 / 54

Scan engine
Detection
Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.MultiPlug.A
ESET-NOD32
a variant of Win32/AdWare.MultiPlug.K.gen
BitDefender
Adware.Agent.NWJ
Kaspersky
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MegaSearch.at
Symantec
Trojan.Gen.2
Panda
Trj/Genetic.gen
DrWeb
Trojan.Crossrider.550
Comodo
ApplicUnwnt
AVG
Generic5.AKXG
MicroWorld-eScan
Adware.Agent.NWJ
nProtect
Adware.Agent.NWJ
CAT-QuickHeal
AdWare.MegaSearch.r5 (Not a Virus)
McAfee
PUP-FFY
Zillya
Adware.MegaSearch.Win32.354
K7AntiVirus
Adware ( 004a07451 )
K7GW
Adware ( 004a07451 )
NANO-Antivirus
Riskware.Win32.MegaSearch.cthkwf
F-Prot
W32/MegaSearch.C.gen!Eldorado
TrendMicro-HouseCall
ADW_MEGASEARCH
Avast
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]
Agnitum
Adware.MegaSearch!q0Ea9aIGfGo
ViRobot
Adware.MegaSearch.496640[h]
Tencent
Trojan.Win32.YY.Gen.4
Ad-Aware
Adware.Agent.NWJ
Sophos
MultiPlug
F-Secure
Adware.Agent.NWJ
VIPRE
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
TrendMicro
ADW_MEGASEARCH
McAfee-GW-Edition
BehavesLike.Win32.Downloader.gh
Emsisoft
Adware.Agent.NWJ (B)
Cyren
W32/MegaSearch.C.gen!Eldorado
Jiangmin
AdWare/MegaSearch.oir
Antiy-AVL
Spyware[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.MegaSearch
Kingsoft
Win32.Troj.MegaSearch.at.(kcloud)
AhnLab-V3
Trojan/Win32.Preloader
GData
Adware.Agent.NWJ
VBA32
BScope.Trojan.Agent
AVware
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
Baidu-International
Adware.Win32.MegaSearch.AfiS
Rising
PE:AdWare.Win32.MultiPlug.m!1075356179
Ikarus
Win32.AdWare
Fortinet
Adware/Megasearch
Qihoo-360
Win32/Virus.Adware.422

Show the other 39 anti-virus detections


How to remove SaveLots ?

This is a comprehensive removal instruction to remove SaveLots from your system. Please perform all the instructions in the correct order. All the software available in this removal guide is totally free and known to clean and optimize your computer.

Remove SaveLots from your browser

  • Open Chrome and go to the 3 stripes icon Menu Chrome in top right corner.
  • Select Settings and on the left side Extensions.
  • Remove SaveLots by clicking the trash can Remove extensions from Google Chrome icon.
  • Restart Google Chrome.
  • Open Firefox
  • Click on the Big Orange Firefox button in top left corner, then select Add-ons
  • Remove SaveLots by clicking the Remove button.
  • Restart Mozilla Firefox
  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click on the Gear icon Gear Button, then click on Manage Addons
  • Go to the tabToolbars and Extensions
  • Select and disable SaveLots if you can’t find it or if you can't remove it, go to the next step.
  • Restart Internet Explorer

Remove SaveLots with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a tool that searches for and deletes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your computer. If you use AdwCleaner you can quickly eliminate many of these types of programs for a better user experience on your system and while browsing websites.

  • Download AdwCleaner (Official link and direct-download) :
    Download AdwCleaner
  • Select AdwCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
  • If User Account Control asks you to allow AdwCleaner.exe to make changes to your computer, press Yes to continue.
  • Start scanning your computer for any malicious threats by selecting the Scan button, please wait.
  • If AdwCleaner is done, it will display a list of malicious items detected, If you have nothing to uncheck, continue to the removal process and select the Clean button.
  • Reboot your computer.

Remove SaveLots 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 SaveLots 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 SaveLots 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.
Your machine should now be free of SaveLots. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove SaveLots from your machine, please start a new thread in our support page. Someone will give you free assistance very fast !
Click here to go to our support page.

Removal Instructions in other languages

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