How to remove Deal Vault (ads, banners, deals)
Threat's profile 
Name of the threat:Deal Vault
Command or file name:DealVault.exe
Threat type:Adware
Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)
Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari
Deal Vault is a browser extension that will show different pop-up advertisements to the owner of the computer. This program was made to earn commission from all the clicks on these pop-ups and purchases. Not all the pop-up windows contain real and legal information, but all of them are rather tempting to click on them and buy anything. The user that likes to use Deal Vault should know that this program is not a virus, but it belongs to adware, such type of programs is potentially malicious, because it can be a reason of computer infection. Not every commercial link can be safe; some of them can lead to malicious websites and infect the PC with viruses. Deal Vault should be removed in order to keep your computer safe.
Deal Vault intrusion method
Deal Vault installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Deal Vault). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Deal Vault copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is DealVault.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Deal Vault and value DealVault.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name DealVault.exe or Deal Vault. Also, it can create folder with name Deal Vault under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Deal Vault, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Deal Vault from your browsers below.
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Threat's description and solution are developed by
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How to remove Deal Vault manually
This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Deal Vault, removing it from startup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Deal Vault.
To get rid of Deal Vault, you should:
- Updater23986.exe
- ButtonUtil.dll
- Deal Vault-bg.exe
- Deal Vault.dll
- Deal Vault.exe
- Uninstall.exe
Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.
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- %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\gb5e8gtn.default\extensions\extension23986@extension23986.com\
- %APPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\alocmpjlljemiokibhkkhikmkakdiaeh\
- %APPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\databases\chrome-extension_alocmpjlljemiokibhkkhikmkakdiaeh_0\
- %APPDATA%\Updater23986\
- %PROGRAMFILES%\Deal Vault\
- Key: HKCU\Software\Deal Vault
- Key: HKCU\Software\InstalledBrowserExtensions\215 Apps
- Key: HKCU\Software\Cr_Installer
- Key: HKCU\Software\Crossrider
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Deal Vault
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211391186}
- Key:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{21111111-1111-1111-1111-110211391186}
- Key:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211391186}
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0023986.Sandbox
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0023986.BHO
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440244394486}
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660266396686}
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550255395586}
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220222392286}
- Key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211391186}
Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.
Uninstall Deal Vault related programs from Control Panel
We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Deal Vault entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Deal Vault won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.
Windows 10
- Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
- Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
- Find Deal Vault under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
- Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.
Windows 8/8.1
- Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
- In the menu choose Control Panel
- Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
- Locate programs that can be connected with Deal Vault or other related suspicious program.
- Click Uninstall button.
- Wait until uninstall process is complete.
Windows 7/Vista
- Click Start and choose Control Panel.
- Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
- In the list of installed programs find entries related to Deal Vault
- Click Uninstall button.
Windows XP
- Click Start
- In the menu choose Control Panel
- Choose Add / Remove Programs.
- Find Deal Vault related entries.
- Click Remove button.
Remove Deal Vault related extensions from your browsers
Deal Vault in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Deal Vault. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:
- While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
- In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
- Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
- Choose add-on possibly related to Deal Vault or other related adware BHO.
- Click Disable button.
Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective Deal Vault removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.
- Start Google Chrome.
- In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
- In the list of add-ons find related to Deal Vault and click recycle bin icon.
- Confirm Deal Vault removal.
- Open Firefox
- In the address bar type about:addons
- Click Extensions tab.
- In the list of extension locate ones related to Deal Vault.
- Click Remove button near it.
Protect computer and browsers from infection
Adware threats like Deal Vault are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like Deal Vault.
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