Deals Plugin Extension
What is Deals Plugin Extension?
When you install the plug-in, it also has a background process that will attempt to disabled other 'conflicting' extensions that might interfere with it, this includes other competing products as well as some security products (in the software's EULA, you actually agreed to this) "By installing the Plugin, you consent to the Plugin in disabling other conflicting software and we understand you have chosen to use our software to customize your social media pages over other available software packages".
Warning, this program is very aggressive adware. 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 customizes and enhances your Internet browsing experience by allowing you, the end user, to assert more control over your viewing experience. The Plugin does this by providing various features, which may include search links, text links, video, product comparisons and reviews, coupons, graphics or banners,... Read more
Overview
- 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
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install 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 (28867b8f0d8ab8be395fad6b1949f9e0) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| Avira AntiVir |
7.11.120.70 |
Adware/IWantThis.M |
| Baidu-International |
4.0.3.1419 |
HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.H |
| Comodo Security |
17457 |
ApplicUnwnt |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.13.08.08.09 |
Riskware.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.AMN |
| ESET-NOD32 |
7.9183 |
a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
| Rising Antivirus |
23.00.65.14107 |
PE:Trojan.Win32.Generic.14B2BE89!347258505 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
24460 |
Crossrider (fs) |
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
Displayed publisher: Innovative Apps
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 executable: | Deals Plugin ExtensionGui.exe |
| Name: | Deals Plugin Extension |
| Deals Plugin Extension exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\deals plugin extension\Deals Plugin ExtensionGui.exe |
| MD5: | d817c63d8444c92387fd4091ff10dadc |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) Deals Plugin Extension.dll (by Innovative Apps) - Deals Plugin Extension (Deals Plugin Extension BHO)
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Deals Plugin Extension.exe (by Innovative Apps) - Deals Plugin Extension exe
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Deals Plugin Extension64.exe
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Deals Plugin Extension-bg.exe
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Deals Plugin ExtensionGui.exe
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Uninstall.exe - Deals Plugin Extension Installer
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ButtonUtil.dll
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ButtonUtil64.dll
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).
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) 69%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 87%
Keep it 13%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #27,388
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.44% |
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| Windows 10 |
14.91% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.02% |
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| Windows XP |
2.63% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
41.23% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
24.56% |
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| Windows 8 |
8.77% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.26% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
5.26% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
2.63% |
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Geography
46.21% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
46.21% |
| Iran |
12.12% |
| Russia |
3.79% |
| Sweden |
3.03% |
| Canada |
3.03% |
| Singapore |
2.27% |
| Belgium |
2.27% |
| IQ |
2.27% |
| Israel |
2.27% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.27% |
| MA |
1.52% |
| Dominican Republic |
1.52% |
| Switzerland |
1.52% |
| Australia |
1.52% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
34.48% |
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| Dell |
20.69% |
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| Acer |
17.24% |
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| ASUS |
6.90% |
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| Lenovo |
5.75% |
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| Samsung |
4.60% |
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| Toshiba |
4.60% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.45% |
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| Sony |
2.30% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.90% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
2.94% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.94% |
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| Dell Dell System Inspir... |
1.96% |
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| Hewlett-Packard Presario ... |
1.96% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite P850 |
1.96% |
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Publisher URL: www.215apps.com