DealXplorer Adware

What is DealXplorer?

DealXplorer is an application that claims to save time and money by displaying various coupons, enabling comparison shopping, and other shopping-related features - "DealXplorer is a light-weight browser extension that simply shows you better deals before you shop online, and save you money!".

On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, DealXplorer is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for these negative associations is the rogue behavior exhibited by DealXplorer adware including stealth infiltration, display of intrusive ads, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

DealXplorer infiltrates systems without users' permission and is delivered with a browser-hijacking application that redirects users to the oursurfing.com website. DealXplorer is developed to display coupon, pop-up, banner, and other similar advertisements.

This is achieved using a virtual layer, which allows placement any graphical content on visited websites. Advertisements generated by this application do not originate from the visited site and overlay underlying website content, thereby diminishing the Internet browsing experience.

Furthermore, this application gathers various Internet browsing-related information including Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, websites visited, search queries, pages viewed, and other similar information, which is shared with third party companies who can misuse it to generate revenue.

Some of the gathered data may contain personally identifiable details, and thus, having DealXplorer installed on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

There are hundreds of rogue adware-type applications offering identical features including, for example, PopDeals, ComparingGenie, and Firstoffer.

All adware claims to improve the Internet browsing experience in various ways. Despite this, applications such as DealXplorer are developed to generate revenue by displaying advertisements (via the 'Pay Per Click' - PPC - advertising model) and collecting information (which is later shared with third parties to generate revenue).

How did DealXplorer install on my computer?

As with most regular adware, DealXplorer is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software/apps), and thus, it usually infiltrates without users' consent.

The developers are aware that many users do not pay enough attention when downloading and installing software, and therefore, intentionally hide applications such as DealXplorer within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Unaware of this, users who rush the download and installation processes inadvertently install rogue applications.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The key to computer safety is caution. Do not rush the download or installation procedures. Closely analyze each step and opt-out of all bundled third party applications listed for installation. In addition, select the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any concealed rogue apps listed for installation and allow you to cancel them.

DealXplorer adware installer set-up:

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Quick menu:

• What is DealXplorer?
• STEP 1. Uninstall DealXplorer application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove DealXplorer adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove DealXplorer ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by DealXplorer' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove DealXplorer ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

DealXplorer adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "DealXplorer with Oursurfing Assistant", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes DealXplorer ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove DealXplorer adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "DealXplorer with Oursurfing Assistant", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by dealxplorer, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "DealXplorer", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by dealxplorer, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "DealXplorer".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by dealxplorer removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by dealxplorer, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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