I wrote this article to help you remove Winsaber.exe. This Winsaber.exe removal guide is working for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Winsaber.exe is an adware program. Per definition, adware tools are created to make revenue through supported advertising. Due to their inconsistency, they have a poor reputation. Winsaber.exe exposes your computer to malware threats. The clandestine program generates pop-up windows which contain embedded links to supported websites. The reliability of the linked platforms is not guaranteed. For all you know, any of them could turn out to be dangerous.

What security issues does Winsaber.exe involve?

The most obvious problem with Winsaber.exe are the ads it displays. They appear without notice and cannot be controlled. The adware does not accommodate settings which allow users to halt or limit the ad flow. The advertisements take various shapes and forms, like pop-ups, pop-unders, freebies, in-text links, banners, rebates, coupon boxes, interstitial, contextual, transitional, floating, inline, comparison and full-page ads. The content has a commercial direction. The windows promote exclusive shopping deals, listing items like clothes, technological devices, furniture, decorative elements, accessories and many others. The suggested offerings are in no way guaranteed to be genuine.

The developers of Winsaber.exe do not make deals with end users. They work with online advertisers. The owners of the adware support the content of all paying parties. Users are only an asset when they click on the ads. Their security and satisfaction is not a prime concern. Winsaber.exe does not have a security scanner incorporated to filter harmful websites. The advertisements could redirect to infected domains, spreading malware.

You must steer clear of the windows, generated by adware programs. The good news is you can tell if an ad comes from Winsaber.exe. The shady tool discloses its identity in a subtle way. Each window is flagged with a sign, listing one of the following phrases: “Ads by Winsaber.exe”, “Brought to you by Winsaber.exe” or “Powered by Winsaber.exe”.

The other security issue around the adware is connected to personal security. The clandestine program records information from the web browser. This starts from your system’s specifications, your country of origin, IP address and other input the browser stores per default. The furtive tool has the property to track your surfing sessions and record your keystrokes. Winsaber.exe can obtain your login credentials and the data you have entered into your web-based accounts. Your personally identifiable information (PII) can be sold on dark markets.

How did Winsaber.exe enter my system?

Winsaber.exe uses a few propagation vectors, known as dark patterns. The most common technique is bundling. The furtive tool latches onto another piece of software and uses it as a download client. The adware is known to travel with freeware, shareware and pirated utilities. To avoid installing the rogue tool together with another program, you need to take certain precautions. When adding an application to your system, read its terms and conditions. If there are any additional tools included, deselect them.

Winsaber.exe can also travel with a spam email. The covert program can be secluded with an attached file. Opening the attachment would start the download and install of the adware on command prompt. Before accessing any files from an email, make sure the message is legit. Check the sender’s contacts.

Drive-by installations are the easiest entry point for Winsaber.exe. Infections occur when accessing a corrupted website or clicking on a compromised link. You need to be careful about the online sources you trust. Do your research on unfamiliar websites, if you are not sure they are reliable. You should be selective about the places and people you follow links from.

Winsaber.exe Removal

Before starting the real removal process, you must reboot in Safe Mode. If you know how to do this, skip the instructions below and proceed to Step 2. If you do not know how to do it, here is how to reboot in Safe mode:

For Windows 98, XP, Millenium and 7:
Reboot your computer. When the first screen of information appears, start repeatedly pressing F8 key. Then choose Safe Mode With Networking from the options.

For Windows 8/8.1
Click the Start button, next click Control Panel —> System and Security —> Administrative Tools —> System Configuration.‌

Check the Safe Boot option and click OK. Click Restart when asked.
For Windows 10
Open the Start menu and click or tap on the Power button.

While keeping the Shift key pressed, click or tap on Restart.

Please, follow the steps precisely to remove Winsaber.exe from the browser:

Remove From Mozilla Firefox:

Open Firefox, click on top-right corner , click Add-ons, hit Extensions next.

Look for suspicious or unknown extensions, remove them all.

Remove From Chrome:

Open Chrome, click chrome menu icon at the top-right corner —>More Tools —> Extensions. There, identify the malware and select chrome-trash-icon(Remove).

Remove From Internet Explorer:
Open IE, then click IE gear icon on the top-right corner —> Manage Add-ons.

Find the malicious add-on. Remove it by pressing Disable.

Right click on the browser’s shortcut, then click Properties. Remove everything after the .exe” in the Target box.

Open Control Panel by holding the Win Key and R together. Write appwiz.cpl in the field, then click OK.

Here, find any program you had no intention to install and uninstall it.

Run the Task Manager by right clicking on the Taskbar and choosing Start Task Manager.

Look carefully at the file names and descriptions of the running processes. If you find any suspicious one, search on Google for its name, or contact me directly to identify it. If you find a malware process, right-click on it and choose End task.

Open MS Config by holding the Win Key and R together. Type msconfig and hit Enter.

Go in the Startup tab and Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer.

Still can not remove Winsaber.exe from your browser? Please, leave a comment below, describing what steps you performed. I will answer promptly.