What is Dealster

Dealster – is a nasty browser extension, which is built into many browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Developers of this application claim, that their product helps users with shopping on different websites, by showing them coupons and deals. But it shows coupons and deals whenever you want, also it displays ads banners, targeted videos and in-text hyperlinks. Clicking on them redirects you to malicious websites, that can contain additional dangerous software, like viruses or trojans. Furthermore, Dealster scans your computer, including browser activity, so any personal information can be stolen. It isn’t safe to keep this adware.

How is Dealster installed on my PC?

Your computer can be infected by many ways. You may download malware from flash drivers or suspicious webpages, but the most popular method is “bundling”. Many malwares bind themselves to free and share software, which can be downloaded from websites like freedownload.net. Be careful while installing freeware or shareware. Pay attention to every step of installation. And if it’s possible, use advanced or custom options and unmark checkboxes with unwanted programs. For removing this adware, we recommend you to use special utilities.

How to remove Dealster?

To delete ads by Dealster, you need to fully remove Dealster. You can totally remove it, using special software, like Norton4 or Stronghold AntiMalware. Or you can remove it using Manual Removal.

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Alternative Solution:

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Manual Dealster Removal

Windows 7:

1. Click the Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Click Uninstall a program (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Category);
   Click Programs and Features (if computer’s settings Viewed By: Icons);
4. Find programs possibly related to Dealster;
5. Click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.);
2. Enter control panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel;
3. Under View by:, select Large Icons, and then tap or click Programs and features;
4. Find programs possibly related to Dealster;
5. Tap or click the program, and then tap or click Uninstall;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows XP:

1. Click Start;
2. Click Control Panel;
3. Double-click Add or Remove Programs;
4. Find programs possibly related to Dealster and Click it;
5. Click to Remove;
6. Follow the instructions on the screen or just wait.

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Google Chrome:

You can skip steps 1-3 point by typing “chrome://settings/” in address bar.

1. Open Google Chrome;
2. Click on Options Icon or press Alt+E, Alt+F;
3. Click Settings;
4. Click Extensions;
5. Find Dealster;
6. Click on bin icon to remove extension.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

You can skip steps 1-2 by typing “about:addons” in address bar or pressing Shift+Ctrl+A.

1. Open Mozilla Firefox;
2. Press Alt+T or Click Tools on the top of the browser;
3. Click Add-ons;
4. Click Extensions;
5. Find Dealster;
6. Click Disable or Remove.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open Internet Explorer;
2. Press Alt+T, or Click on Gear Icon in the right-top corner;
3. Click Manage Add-ons;
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions;
5. Find Dealster and Click Disable ;
6. Click More information button;
7. Click Remove

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Conclusion

Dealster is not dangerous program at all, but it can do harm if you store it. Your personal data may be downloaded and used by third-party side. We highly recommend you to delete this adware.