GreatDealz - How to remove

GreatDealz might look like a useful free tool at first sight, as this application claims to help users save money by finding them good shopping deals, sales, and coupons. But you should not use it because it behaves like an adware virus. If you have noticed that GreatDealz is operating on your system – wait no more and get rid of it right now.

How to get rid of GreatDealz

GreatDealz works as a browser extension – it is completely compatible with all the most popular web browsers out there, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, even Internet Explorer. Both Windows and Apple users can get infected.

There are two effective methods to remove an infection like GreatDealz – it can be done either manually or automatically, so it’s up to you which removal method to choose. We suggest you go for an automatic anti-malware scan first. All you have to do is to download a reliable anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter for PC, Malwarebytes, or Combo Cleaner for Mac. Install it on your computer and then run a full scan of all files stored on your drives. These programs should detect malware and potentially unwanted software.

To uninstall GreatDealz manually from your computer, you simply need to review your list of installed applications/programs and remove it from there, then go to your browser settings, find GreatDealz, and remove or disable it. The instructions are in the last section of his article.

Details on the issues with and removal of GreatDealz adware:

Type of threat	Browser hijacker Adware
Issues with GreatDealz	Reads your browsing history Uses its access to fill your browser with ads
How adware gets installed	Legitimate ads Redirects and misleading ads Freeware bundling Fake and infected installers
Stop GreatDealz ads	Remove suspicious software (you can find it by scanning with antivirus tools like Combo Cleaner for Mac OS and SpyHunter for Windows) Uninstall GreatDealz manually from your browser by going to browser extension settings

To learn more about specific features of GreatDealz please continue reading this article. If you have some questions regarding this topic, feel free to ask them in the comments section below and we will do our best to answer them all.

About GreatDealz adware

Excessive ads in the browser

There are a few activities undertaken by GreatDealz that cause it to be branded adware:

• Rather than presenting deals in a searchable, user-friendly way, GreatDealz injects its own ads in various websites. These ads are injected in your browser, locally, by GreatDealz and often cover up the real content of those pages, making browsing a bit more annoying.
• GreatDealz uses its access to your browser to read browsing history and uses that information to present personalized ads.

GreatDealz is a typical adware application – once installed on your computer it will display various advertisements in one or all of your web browsers. Those ads can come in all kinds of different forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, and others. Even more annoying – the browser might be forced to open new tabs with promoted websites.

Dangerous ads by GreatDealz

When the ads are low-quality, GreatDealz might even be abused to expose you to fraud and coupon scams. This ad-supported program might not mean to hurt users, but the end result speaks for itself: pop-ups, banners, floating ads that are labeled as “Powered by GreatDealz” and “Ads by GreatDealz” – this extension definitely looks like adware.

Ads displayed by GreatDealz usually appear on e-commerce websites, such as eBay or Amazon. You will be offered to purchase some goods or services at a very appealing rate. However, a lot of the ads tend to be misleading, which at best, wastes your time, at worst – causes your data to be stolen or exposes you to fraud. Don’t underestimate the harm that might come to those who are exposed to malicious advertisements:

• Tech support scams
• Get-rich-quick schemes
• Fake giveaways
• Fake login pages that steal credentials

The above types of malvertising can and do cause financial harm to victims and they spread through adware.

How GreatDealz gets installed

GreatDealz and other adware viruses, like Free-coupons.network, Zoomify, IntelliTerm, and others might get installed normally, or they might use deception to infiltrate computers of unsuspecting users.

GreatDealz might sneak into your system when you download and install some freeware from the Internet – it is bundled with it. If you want to avoid infections through bundles, you should always be extremely careful during the installation of freeware. It would also be wise to keep your computer secured with reliable anti-malware software all the time.

Another way that GreatDealz gets installed is by being advertised, either using legitimate ads, or adware. Be careful before installing anything, do not risk your computer’s privacy and wellbeing and make sure that the extension you are interested in is safe. GreatDealz and other adware infections tend to have a bad reputation online, no detailed reviews, excessive permissions, the developer – obscure.

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Manual removal of GreatDealz Adware

How to remove GreatDealz using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like GreatDealz install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to GreatDealz . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make GreatDealz easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove GreatDealz from macOS

Delete GreatDealz from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the GreatDealz app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to GreatDealz and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to GreatDealz, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving GreatDealz from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to GreatDealz. Click on the trash bin icon next to GreatDealz or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to GreatDealz, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving GreatDealz from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything GreatDealz related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to GreatDealz, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove GreatDealz from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to GreatDealz. Click on the "Remove" icon next to GreatDealz or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving GreatDealz from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the GreatDealz. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to GreatDealz, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

Manual removal