What is DealShark?
DealShark is a program that comes on a computer without the user’s consent. Usually DealShark comes bundled with other free programs. DealShark technically not a virus, but this program relate to the number of potentially unwanted programs. According to the developers, DealShark created in order to help the user find the best offers popular online stores. After penetrating the computer, DealShark begins to display a huge amount of banners and coupons advertising content. In fact, the main goal of the developers – is earn more money. Many deals and coupons are invalid. DealShark not do anything useful. In addition, the program analyzes the browsing and collect personal information. These data may be transferred to third parties. Remove from DealShark, if you find it on your PC.
How DealShark gets on your PC?
Malicious programs such as DealShark, come on PC bundled with free downloads and applications. Often, such software comes on a computer without the user’s consent. However, in most cases, users can prevent contamination of the system. To do this, you must be careful. Always read the user agreement. Take your time and do not press the “Next” if you are not sure that the program is safe. Also, you need to select Advanced installation type. Read reviews about the program. Do not expose your computer at risk. If your system has been infected by DealShark, then read our detailed instructions to destroy it right now.
How to remove DealShark from your computer?
To uninstall DealShark remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have DealShark in their database. You can try to use them for removing DealShark.
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as DealShark.
You can try both of these products to remove DealShark
Or uninstall DealShark manually.
Removing from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find DealShark.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find DealShark and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find DealShark, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
After that remove DealShark from your browser.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find DealShark.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose DealShark.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable DealShark.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Remove following registry entries:
Key: HKLMSoftwareDealShark
Then remove following files:
DealShark.dll
And following folders
%PROGRAMFILES%DealShark
Written by Rami Douafi