DiscountPlace

Posted by Max Lehmann on September 16, 2014

What is DiscountPlace?

DiscountPlace is an adware application that enters your computer with the intention to make easy money. It is not a dangerous computer infection, but you should not keep it on the PC because it could be exploited by cybercriminals for malware distribution purposes. If this application happens to be installed on your system, you are strongly recommended to remove DiscountPlace immediately. The application is not useful at all, and it could lead to serious computer security issues, so the sooner you get rid of DiscountPlace, the better. Please keep on reading this description to find out more about it. test test Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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Where does DiscountPlace come from?

There is no one particular website that would distribute DiscountPlace. You might say that this program has a homepage at discountplacething.info, but the truth is that it is impossible to download the application at the “official” website. None of the adware applications from the same group can be downloaded directly.

DiscountPlace is a semi-random name adware that travels bundled with freeware applications. It is yet another version of QueenCoupon, RocketCoupon, Deal4me and many other similar applications. They all usually get installed on target system together with other freeware apps, as they get distributed mostly via InstallRex (and sometimes through Vittalia and Amonetize) installers. It is easy to get infected with DiscountPlace, especially if you often click fake download buttons on third-party file sharing or torrent websites. Do not click the button if you are not sure where it will lead you!

What does DiscountPlace do?

Upon the installation, DiscountPlace adds extensions to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers. Take note that the newer versions of Google Chrome block this application, but it does not mean that the adware file disappears from your computer.

What is more, the application may generate its name randomly during every single installation. However, even if the names on the list of installed programs are different, it is still the same adware application!

When DiscountPlace is all set up, it starts collecting data on what websites you frequent. The official stance is that the program should display discount coupons and various deal offers, thus helping you purchase the most popular goods at an optimal price. However, that comes at a cost – your online privacy can be compromised. DiscountPlace could unintentionally leak the collected data to affiliate third parties for marketing purposes, and some of its ads might be embedded with corrupted links to dangerous websites.

How to remove DiscountPlace?

Due to particular security concerns related to this application, you should get rid of DiscountPlace at once. Simply follow the instructions below to remove DiscountPlace manually. Keep in mind that this program often comes along with other unwanted apps, so scan your PC with SpyHunter free scanner to make sure that your system is clean and safe.