Dealclicks.us is a domain used for redirects to highly suspicious sites
Dealclicks.us is a website that is used for redirecting visitors to various sites that usually promote dubious programs, technical support scams and similar content that might put user’s privacy and security at risk. Typically, these redirects start after the infiltration of adware.[1]
| Summary | |
| Name | Dealclicks.us |
| Type | Adware |
| Danger level | Medium. Cannot damage the system but can display malicious ads and redirect to infected sites |
| Symptoms | Browser redirects to questionable ads, delivery of aggressive ads and pop-ups. |
| Distribution method | Software bundles |
| To remove Dealclicks.us, install FortectIntego and run a full system scan | |
Dealclicks.us virus usually spreads as an ad-supported application in freeware or shareware packages. This distribution method allows a potentially unwanted program (PUP) getting into the system unnoticed. Soon after the hijack, it might alter Windows Registry and targeted browser’s settings to start these activities:
- browser redirects to dealclicks.us, a.dealclicks.us, free.dealclicks.us and similar domains which trigger two or three redirects to different URLs until a user ends up on a suspicious landing page;
- delivery of misleading pop-ups that promote bogus security programs, PC optimization tools, and other questionable applications;
- displaying fake software update alerts;
- turning random text into hyperlinks.
Dealclicks.us adware often displays ads[2] and redirects to sites that are high-risk, meaning that users might be tricked into installing malware, calling fake technicians to fix non-existent computer problems or reveal personal information to cyber criminals. Therefore, freezing and crashing browser is nothing compared to these possible threats.
Additionally, Dealclicks might track information about users. It’s hard to find adware that does not collect at least non-personally identifiable information. Ad-supported programs typically collect information related to user’s browsing history and habits, clicked ads and search results, etc.
This information allows creating targeted ads and flooding hijacked browsers with even more unwanted advertisements. However, interest-based ads might be more attractive and encouraging to click. Hence, authors of adware have higher chances to increase income from clicks.
As we have already mentioned, the content displayed by Dealclicks.us might not be safe. So, you have to avoid it. However, it might not be as easy as it may seem. Hijacked Chrome or Firefox might open a new tab with questionable site anytime you browse the web.
To stop such activities, you have to remove Dealclicks.us virus and reset affected web browser. If you want to get rid of adware manually, you should follow the guide at the end of the article. However, it’s quite a challenging task.
We highly recommend choosing automatic Dealclicks.us removal which requires scanning the affected device with anti-malware software, such as FortectIntego. After system scan, you should reset the browser as well. It helps to delete tracking cookies that may have been installed by PUP.
“Unpacking” software bundles helps to avoid adware infection
The program which is responsible for bringing browser redirect virus to the computer typically spreads bundled with free programs. Freeware and shareware often spread browser extensions, PC optimization software, and other PUPs, so you have to be attentive when downloading the free software.
Security experts from senzavirus.it[3] remind about a necessity to use reliable download sources, meaning that you should stop using torrents and similar high-risk platforms that are often used to spread malware. Stick to publishers’ sites only.
Additionally, you have to use Advanced/Custom installation instead of Quick/Recommended settings. The latter installer does not openly disclose about third-party software and installs it silently. Meanwhile, Advanced setup reveals optional downloads and allows rejecting their installation.
Get rid of Dealclicks.us redirect virus
The quickest way to remove dealclicks.us virus is to run a full system scan with an updated anti-malware/anti-spyware tool. Once you clean adware-related components from the system, you have to reset all affected web browsers.
However, you can also opt for manual dealclicks.us removal and delete the virus without security software. We have prepared the guidelines below, but we want to warn that you have to be careful. Otherwise, unwanted advertisements and redirects will come back.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.
Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.
Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.
Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
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