OfferBox Removal Guide

OfferBox is an old adware application which first appeared at the end of 2010. This program is supposed to function as a browser extension that helps users access relevant information related to online shopping. However, according to our security researchers, OfferBox is no longer functional, and it case you still have this application installed on your computer, you can easily remove it via Control Panel. Adware applications should not be allowed to remain on your computer, because they can indirectly expose you to potential security threats. Hence, do not hesitate to run a full system scan with SpyHunter free scanner.

The main objective of OfferBox is to display commercial advertisements in the form of pop-ups. Just like most of the adware applications it used to have more than one way to get installed on a target system. It could have been downloaded from offerbox.com. The website is available in Italian, French and Spanish. There is also an introduction in English which says that OfferBox is a “revolutionary online shopping assistant”. It says that if you live in France, Spain, Italy or Brazil, this application can help you save money while you shop online.

In other words, OfferBox functions as a coupon adware program that collect web browsing information in order to create your own personal profile (albeit the information collected is not personally identifiable), and then it can generate commercial offers based on what you usually search online for. That is definitely not illegal, but considering the fact that OfferBox does not seem to work anymore, something may not have been completely right with the program.

OfferBox is known to have been bundled with Free TV radio freeware application, so it is very likely that it may come with some other application as well. It calls for cautiousness when you download apps from third party websites, because it is very common that users install unwanted applications on their computer, because they are not attentive enough during the setup.

If, by any chance, you have OfferBox on your computer, access Control Panel and remove the adware application at once. Then run a full system scan to check for other potentially unwanted applications that might have been installed on your computer along with OfferBox. Such applications are not direct computer security threats, but they present various risks that should be taken into consideration.

Acquire a reliable antimalware tool to safeguard your system from harm, and do not hesitate to leave us a comment below if you have any further inquiries regarding OfferBox, its removal or computer security in general.

Manual OfferBox Removal

Windows 8

1. Move mouse cursor to the bottom right of the screen.
2. Click Settings on Charm bar and go to Control Panel.
3. Select Uninstall a program and remove OfferBox.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open Start menu and select Control Panel.
2. Go to Uninstall a program and remove OfferBox.

Windows XP

1. Click Start menu and navigate to Control Panel.
2. Select Add or remove programs and uninstall OfferBox.