Deals Plugin Extension
What is Deals Plugin Extension?
Warning, this program is very aggressive adware from 50onRed. Not only does it hijack the user's browser and settings, it hijacks visited web sites by injecting its own advertising over the web sites ads including Adsense. Removing this program is suggested. In addition it has observed as adversely effecting PC performance when the loaded web browser is running.
About (from 215 Apps)
The Plugin may be bundled with, or require the installation of, third-party software, such as but not limited search engine toolbars. Such bundling enables the Plugin to perform the functions requested by you and to collect information as described in our Privacy Policy or provides us with the resources to develop and ... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 1.26.152.152, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is Deals Plugin Extension.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 5.74 MB (6,017,828 bytes).
The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
- May inject ads in the web browser
- 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
- Installed as part of a co-bundle
- Generally known to have a low reputation
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Deals Plugin Extension.
Deals Plugin Extension.dll (f4d0b720b7c0b4af6b9c3c27e1070170) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.131029 |
Trojan.Win32.Agent.peo |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.13.05.26.02 |
Riskware.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.AMN |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8892 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.A |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22204 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Deals Plugin Extension-bg.exe (f3551c39501eb1654c1c35ffcf532063) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
ESET-NOD32 |
9180 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.E |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.04.09.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
VIPRE Antivirus |
24446 |
Crossrider (fs) |
Uninstall.exe (f4bccf5f12ea8ddd8bd3630620a9e4f3) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
7.0.4.09250 |
Adware.Plugin.22 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7919 |
Win32/Packed.ScrambleWrapper.A |
Deals Plugin Extension has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
URL: www.dealsplugin.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\deals plugin extension
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Deals Plugin Extension\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 5.74 MB
Files installed by Deals Plugin Extension
Program module: | Deals Plugin Extension.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | Deals Plugin Extension |
| Deals Plugin Extension BHO |
Path: | C:\Program Files\deals plugin extension\Deals Plugin Extension.dll |
MD5: | f4d0b720b7c0b4af6b9c3c27e1070170 |
| Deals Plugin is a web browser plugin which tracks Internet browsing behaviors and displays coupon deals based on the user's shoppimg habits. The Deals Plugin browser add-on tracks Internet users detailed information shuch as sites visited... |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) Deals Plugin Extension.dll - Deals Plugin Extension (Deals Plugin Extension BHO)
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Deals Plugin Extension.exe - Deals Plugin Extension exe
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(Malware detected) Deals Plugin Extension-bg.exe
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Deals Plugin ExtensionGui.exe
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(Malware detected) Uninstall.exe - Deals Plugin Extension Installer
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- Deals Plugin Extension.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Deals Plugin Extension' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211181106} (CrossriderApp0021806).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
Deals Plugin Extension-bg.exe |
Total CPU: | 0.5889319134% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.40120040% | |
User CPU: | 0.18773151% | |
How do I remove Deals Plugin Extension?
You can uninstall Deals Plugin Extension from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Deals Plugin Extension, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Deals Plugin Extension.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Deals Plugin Extension you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 68%
Win Vista 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 87%
Keep it 13%
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GLOBAL RANK
#19,145
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
82.48% |
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Windows Vista |
6.84% |
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Windows 10 |
5.98% |
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Windows XP |
4.70% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
38.96% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
32.03% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.49% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.19% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
3.90% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.60% |
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Geography
46.18% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
46.18% |
Iran |
17.36% |
Germany |
3.82% |
Philippines |
2.08% |
PR |
1.74% |
Canada |
1.74% |
Colombia |
1.39% |
Belgium |
1.39% |
Russia |
1.39% |
India |
1.39% |
Mexico |
1.39% |
Israel |
1.39% |
United Kingdom |
1.39% |
France |
1.04% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
29.17% |
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Dell |
25.00% |
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Acer |
22.62% |
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ASUS |
7.74% |
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Toshiba |
6.55% |
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Lenovo |
3.57% |
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GIGABYTE |
2.38% |
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Intel |
1.19% |
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Samsung |
1.19% |
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American Megatrends |
0.60% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.93% |
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HP G60 Notebook PC |
2.82% |
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Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.82% |
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HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
2.82% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.82% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.11% |
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About 215 Apps
215 Apps developes a number of adware driven toolbar programs such as DropinSavings, Vid-Saver, Giant Savings, Savings Sidekick, etc.
Publisher URL: www.215apps.com