What is Deals Avenue?
We were not surprised to find out that Deals Avenue is an adware program, because we have recently discussed its clone, called Filter Results. Both of these applications are malicious, so our security experts suggest removing them. However, in this article, we will focus exclusively on Deals Avenue. We are going to talk about its origins, methods of distribution, it’s supposed and true functions, and lastly we are going to provide you with a manual removal guide. So, if by any chance, you have this application installed, read the article and you will see what kind of application you are dealing with.
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Where does Deals Avenue come from?
Malicious software developers have got very clever. These days they do not provide information about the software developer they represent. It is increasingly hard to trace the software back to the people that made it. Deals Avenue is allegedly a product of a company under the same name. We noticed that this application is the same as Filter Results from the exact word for word License Agreement and Privacy policy, in addition to the similar website design. Deals Avenue is promoted on Dealsavenue.net. The website does not explicitly state the true purpose of this application. Slogans such as “Don’t let the web take you the wrong way, navigate with Deals avenue” make absolutely no sense. The developers have been clever enough to create a subpage where you can contact them. But it is more likely that they want your email address so that they could spam your mail box with annoying commercial offers and ads. We definitely do not recommend leaving your name, phone number or email, because there is no telling to whom you are providing personal information.
The website does not have a download subpage for Deals Avenue, since its only purpose is to promote it and collect information about its visitors. Our research has shown that this adware app is distributed on freeware sharing websites. Of course the application is not a standalone program. The developers have probably made arrangements with one or two owners of software distributing websites so that they include Deals Avenue in their software bundles. So, remember to always check if the software you are installing does not contain any additional payload by choosing custom installation settings.
How does Deals Avenue work?
It is clear that Deals Avenue has no fake purpose that would trick inattentive users to install it. The program’s sole purpose is to display third-party advertisements in the form of pop-ups and coupons. If you think that that is not a big deal then you are wrong, because the advertisements could promote fictitious and malicious content. Your computer might become infected with more malware is you accidentally click an advertisement. So, that is one reason why you should remove this program. The second reason is that Deals Avenue can gather personal and non-personal information about the user. As already mentioned, the website uses deceptive information gathering tactics. The program is limited in what it can collect. Browsing preferences, IP addresses, browser settings, and so on are gathered by most adware apps. However, you can provide information voluntarily. It could be used for all kinds of purposes without you having the slightest idea.
How do I remove Deals Avenue?
The removal process is fairly simple. Just go to the Control Panel, locate the program and click the uninstall button. There is no need to delete Deals Avenue from the browser separately. However, using an antimalware application is an even better option. There are plenty of programs to choose from, but we at Anti-spyware-101.com recommend using SpyHunter. Testing has shown that the application is capable of dealing with Deals Avenue, so give it a try.
Remove Deals Avenue manually
Windows 8/8.1
- Open the Charm bar located on the right side of the screen.
- Click Settings and select Control Panel.
- Open Uninstall a program.
- Find Deals Avenue.
- Click the Uninstall button.
Windows 7/Vista
- Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
- Select Uninstall a program.
- Find Deals Avenue.
- Click the Uninstall button.
Windows XP
- Open the Start menu and click Control Panel.
- Open Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Deals Avenue.
- Click the Remove button.
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