Remove Dealster pop-up ads (Permanent Removal)

If you are seeing Dealster ads in your browser, you should take immediate actions to clean the virus!

In order to remove Dealster ads, first you need to uninstall any adware program from your add/remove programs. Dealster is able to convert simple words into hyperlinks and if you click on these hyperlinks, you’ll get to an advertised page. Dealster is an adware program that displays pop-up ads, offers and sponsored links in your web browsers on the website that you visit. Though Dealster is technically not a virus, it has several malicious characteristics, like the ability to hook deep into the operating system of the computer and infect it at a deep level. It hijacks the browser and interferes with the browsing experience of the user. It is categorized under potentially unwanted program or “PUP”.

How Did I Get infected with the Dealster Virus?

Dealster virus mostly infects PCs when they come bundled with a variety of free software that are downloadable from the Internet. It is distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. When you install other free software like Download managers, PDF creators, video recording or streaming, then Dealster gets bundled into their installation process. Dealster gets installed simultaneously along with installation of this free software.

Why is Dealster Dangerous?

Dealster controls the web browser of the computer and does unwanted activities that are not requested by the user. It displays coupons and advertising banners on the websites that you are visiting. Each time the user starts the web browser, pop up advertisements start to appear based on some advertisements that are being promoted. Dealster displays advertisements in boxes which contain various available coupons or as underlined keywords. When these are clicked on by the user, it displays an advertisement which says that it is brought to you by Dealster. The whole functioning of this adware can be very annoying for the user, since it interferes with the browsing experience. The Prime motive of Dealster is to generate revenue by creating web traffic and collect sales leads for malicious or suspicious websites which constantly displays sponsored links and advertisements within your web browser.

How to Remove Dealster pop-ups (Uninstall Guide)

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Dealster infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall Dealster program from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Remove Dealster virus from your Firefox, Chrome and IE.

STEP 3: Permanently Delete Dealster Leftovers From the System

STEP 1 : Uninstall Dealster from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

 

Locate  Dealster software and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove Dealster from Chrome, Firefox or IE

• Open Google Chrome 
• Click on the Customize and Control icon in the upper right corner

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then go to Extensions

• Remove the Dealster Extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
•  Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the Dealster add-on
• Open Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information (2)
• Click on Reset Firefox (3)

• Open Internet Explorer
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon. 
• Click on Internet options

• Manage add-ons and disable the Dealster add-on

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Dealster Leftovers

Nevertheless, manual removal is successful, I recommend to scan with any professional antimalware tool to identify and remove any malware leftovers.