What is GoSave?

GoSave is a program that comes to the computer in the form of an extension to the browser. GoSave hijacks popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. This potentially unwanted program, which comes without the user’s knowledge, complete with free programs. GoSave distributes promotional content. This program displays the banners and coupons, as well as pop-up advertising content. This advertising may refer to the popular Internet sites and online shops. GoSave shows the most “best” offer. In fact, most offers are false. The main objective in this program – is to make the user spend money for nothing. GoSave also reduces the performance of your PC, increases traffic, changes your browser options, and changes the search results. GoSave also collects your personal information. This information may be disclosed to third parties. If you find GoSave on your computer, we recommend that you remove it immediately.

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How GoSave gets on your PC?

Potentially unwanted programs are not viruses, but it can cause serious harm to your computer. Malicious software, such as GoSave comes to PC bundled with free downloads without user consent. However, in most cases, users could easily prevent infection in their computer. It is necessary to closely monitor the installation process, namely remember a few simple rules. Always read the user’s agreement and select the “Advanced” installation type to know about everything that the installer offers. Disagree to install components that cause you suspicious. Also, you can use special programs that will help you to protect your PC. If GoSave is already penetrated on your computer, you can use our instructions indicated below.

How to remove GoSave from your computer?

To uninstall GoSave remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have GoSave in their database. You can try to use them for removing GoSave.

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Alternative Solution:

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You can try both of these products to remove GoSave

Or uninstall GoSave manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Control Panel.
  3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
  4. Find GoSave.
  5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Then Control Panel.
  3. Click Uninstall a Program.
  4. Find GoSave and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

  1. Open the Menu.
  2. Click Search.
  3. After that click Apps.
  4. Then Control Panel.
  5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
  6. Find GoSave, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

After that remove GoSave from your browser.

Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Push Alt + F.
  3. Click Tools.
  4. Choose Extensions.
  5. Find GoSave.
  6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
  3. Choose GoSave.
  4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

  1. Open IE.
  2. Push Alt + T.
  3. Click Manage Add-ons.
  4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
  5. Click Disable GoSave.
  6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
  7. Click Remove button.
  8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Remove following registry entries:


no information

Then remove following files:


GoSave.dll

And following folders


%PROGRAMFILES%GoSave

Written by Rami Douafi

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