Remove SaveFrom.net helper (Uninstall Instructions) - Aug 2017 updated

Uninstall SaveFrom.net helper in Windows systems

This potentially unwanted program might have installed other third-party programs. Thus, you need to open the list of installed programs and look for the suspicious applications. We suggest looking for KeepVid, Chameleon, Savefrom.net helper, Savefrom, and similar. If you find other unknown entries, uninstall them as well. 

1. Go to Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, open Add/Remove Programs).
2. If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, click on Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen to open Quick Access Menu. Then click Control Panel and select Uninstall a Program.
3. Remove SaveFrom.net helper and programs related to it
   Now, take a look at the list of programs and find SaveFrom.net helper or other programs that you do not remember installing.
4. Right-click on these programs and select "Uninstall." Then click OK to save changes.

Uninstall SaveFrom.net helper in Mac OS X system

1. Users who use OS X should click on Go button, which can be found at the top left corner of the screen and select Applications.
2. Wait until you see Applications folder and look for SaveFrom.net helper or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.

Delete SaveFrom.net helper from Internet Explorer (IE)

1. Delete suspicious browser add-ons
   Launch Internet Explorer, and then open IE by clicking on the Gear icon, which is located at the top right corner of the Internet browser. Then, click Manage Add-ons.
2. Manage Add-ons window will appear on your screen. Now, search for SaveFrom.net helper and other questionable browser add-ons. Right-click them on each of them and select Disable.
3. If virus altered your homepage, change it:
   Click the Gear icon at the top right corner of the Internet browser and then click Internet Options. Stay in General section.
4. Now, delete malicious URL and enter
5. Reset all Internet Explorer settings
   Click on Gear icon and then opt for Internet options. Then go to Advanced section.
6. Click Reset.
7. A new window appears, and then you have to tick Delete personal settings and click Reset to finalise SaveFrom.net helper removal.

Delete SaveFrom.net helper from Microsoft Edge

Reset settings in Microsoft Edge (Technique No.1):

1. Open Microsoft Edge browser, then click on More button, which is situated at the top right edge of the screen
2. Select Settings from the drop down menu.
3. When the Settings panel appears, find Clear browsing data section and hit Choose what to clear button.
4. Then mark all components that you wish to delete and after that hit Clear.
5. Right-click the Start button (that has Windows logo on it) and choose Task Manager.
6. Go to Processes tab and look for Microsoft Edge.
7. Right-click on it and select Go to details. If there is no Go to details option, select More details and carry out previous instructions.
8. Once Details tab appears, look for entries that contain Microsoft Edge name. Right-click on such individual entries and choose End Task option to terminate them.

Reset Microsoft Edge (Technique No.2):

In case the Technique No.1 did not help you to fix the problem, use advanced Edge reset option.

1. Important: you must backup your files before you use these tips
2. Locate this folder on your PC: C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
3. Select all items in this folder and right-click with your mouse. Select Delete.
4. Click on the Start button (that has Windows Logo on it) and in Search my stuff field, type in window power.
5. With the right button of your mouse, click on every entry and select Run as administrator.
6. Once you get Admin's rights, Windows PowerShell window should show up shortly. Paste this line:
   

   Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}

   after PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> and hit Enter.

After completing these steps, Microsoft Edge should be SaveFrom.net helper-free.

Delete SaveFrom.net helper from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Open the list of Firefox extensions and look for Savefrom.net helper and delete it immediately. Also, if you find other add-ons that you do not remember installing, you should get rid of them as well. 

1. Delete suspicious browser extensions
   Launch Mozilla Firefox, and then open menu (click a button at the top right corner). Then, go to Add-ons → Extensions.
2. Now, locate SaveFrom.net helper and other suspicious extensions. Click Remove to eliminate them.
3. Reset all Mozilla Firefox settings
   Click on the Firefox at the top left corner and then click the question mark. Then, select Troubleshooting Information.
4. Reset Firefox to its default state message should appear then. You will see Reset Firefox button. Click this button a few times and finalise SaveFrom.net helper removal.

Delete SaveFrom.net helper from Google Chrome

In order to remove adware program entirely from the Google Chrome, you need to delete all suspicious add-ons, extensions, and toolbars that might have been installed on your browser. The biggest chance that you will find Chameleon and Savefrom.net helper apps. Though, other suspicious entries should be eliminated as well.

1. Remove malicious extensions
   Launch Google Chrome, and then open menu (click a button at the top right corner). Then, go to Tools → Extensions.
2. Now, look for SaveFrom.net helper and other suspicious extensions and then click the trash icon to remove them.
3. Open Chrome menu and go to Settings → Manage Search engines under the Search section.
4. In Search Engines..., configure default search engine settings. Remove untrustworthy ones. We advise you to leave only Google or another reputable website of your choice.
5. Reset all Google Chrome settings
   Open menu by clicking the button at the top right corner of Google Chrome, and go to Settings.
6. Scroll down to find Reset browser settings button. Click on it.
7. Click Reset to approve this action and finish SaveFrom.net helper removal.

Delete SaveFrom.net helper from Safari

Go to the list of Safari extensions. Look for the unknown extensions and delete each of them. They might be responsible for many undesired activities on your browser. 

1. Delete suspicious browser extensions
   Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.
2. Here, select Extensions and look for SaveFrom.net helper or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.
3. Reset all Safari settings
   Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....
4. Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete SaveFrom.net helper removal process.