How to remove eDealMan (Virus Removal Guide)
eDealMan is a browser add-on and extension that serves advertisements across Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, and other compatible internet browsers. eDealMan is recognized as adware by most reputable Antivirus and Anti-Malware vendors. The eDealMan extension can collect user data, serve advertisements to the user in their web browser, and change existing internet browser settings without your consent. eDealMan also bundles with or is promoted alongside malware and other threats that can cause additional issues and will edit Windows registry and make modifications to the computer system in order to run every time Windows starts.
Threat Details
| Name(s) | eDealMan, eDealMan virus |
| Detection Categories | Adware |
| Short Description | The adware is promoted as a free shopping helper. |
| Symptoms | The user may experience unwanted advertisements and redirects in the web browser. |
| Distribution Method | The adware bundles with and is promoted alongside freeware and dubious files. |
| Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool |
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What is eDealMan?
eDealMan is promoted as a free shopping helper application that will show you deals and coupons (advertisements) for the products you view and search for online. Even if the browser extension does what it is supposed to do it can cause many problems, slow down your browsing experience, and violate your privacy.
The eDealMan extension for Google Chrome has permissions set allowing it to read and change all your data on the websites you visit. This includes your history, currently viewed content, and the things you search for and purchase online.
eDealMan will generate pop-up and in-text style ads on the internet and Windows desktop that usually say “brought by eDealMan” on them. It may even show a large bar at the top of Windows desktop that contains links and a search box. Various user details may also be obtained by the adware and used for a several different purposes. The data collection is described in the product’s Privacy Policy and allotted permissions if a browser attachment is present.
eDealMan Removal
eDealMan can be uninstalled manually from your computer and internet browser. We have provided several steps below the article to show you how remove eDealMan and other threats. However, if you have clicked on any random ads or have been redirected to suspicious websites, your system may have been exposed to malware and other threats. To make sure your PC is completely clean and your information is protected from cyber criminals, we recommend that you follow all the steps below.
Quick Links
- Step 1: Uninstall eDealMan from Windows
- Step 2: Remove eDealMan add-ons and extensions
- Step 3: Remove eDealMan virus with Malwarebytes
- Step 4: Remove eDealMan malware with HitmanPro
- Step 5: Clean and repair your computer with CCleaner
Step 1: Uninstall eDealMan from Windows
Follow the instructions to uninstall eDealMan and other programs that it may bundle with from your Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 computer. If you do not find eDealMan installed on your computer but still notice unwanted symptoms such as pop-up ads while you browse the web it is recommended to use Malwarebytes and HitmanPro to eradicate troublesome files.
1. Open Windows Start or Task menu and go to the Control Panel (or directly to Programs and Features).
2. In the “Programs” section click Uninstall a program (or Add and remove programs).
3. Search for eDealMan and other programs in the list of installed programs and double click the program you want to remove to uninstall it. You can also select eDealMan with your mouse and click the Uninstall button once it appears. Once you have uninstalled eDealMan look for other unwanted programs in the list of installed programs and uninstall any if they are found. A general tip is to click “Installed On” to locate any programs that installed around the same time.
Step 2: Remove eDealMan add-ons and extensions
Follow the instructions to remove eDealMan add-ons and extensions, as well as other attachments that it may bundle with from Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer & Edge, and Apple Safari. If you do not find a eDealMan attachments installed on your internet browser but still notice unwanted symptoms such as pop-up ads while you browse the web it is recommended to use Malwarebytes and HitmanPro to eradicate troublesome files. To remove eDealMan from Microsoft internet browsers you must uninstall the program.
Google Chrome
1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the eDealMan extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.
2. Search for the eDealMan add-on and click Remove.
Apple Safari
1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
2. Search for the eDealMan extension in the list and click the Uninstall button.
Step 3: Remove eDealMan virus with Malwarebytes
Follow the instructions to remove eDealMan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
1. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
2. Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software once it has finished installing.
3. Make sure that Malwarebytes has been updated. To ensure it is updated click Update Now on the Dashboard.
4. Click the large Scan Now button on the dashboard to perform a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
5. When the scan is complete click the Remove Selected button and then click the Finish button or restart your computer if Malwarebytes suggests that you do so.
Step 4: Remove eDealMan malware with HitmanPro
Follow the instructions to remove eDealMan with HitmanPro second-opinion software.
1. Download and install HitmanPro second opinion scanner and removal tool.
3. Once Hitman Pro is installed, open the program and click Next to start scanning your computer. *If you are using the free version you may chose to create a copy or perform a one-time scan.
4. When the scan is complete, click the Next button again to delete any threats or traces on your system.
5. If you are initially using the free version, to activate it, enter your email address twice and click the Activate button.
6. Restart your computer by selecting Reboot.
Step 5: Clean and repair your computer with CCleaner
Follow the instructions to clean your computer and repair your computer’s settings.
1. Download and install CCleaner by Piriform.
2. Once installed, open the program and go to the main Cleaner screen and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.
3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries. If you find any thing suspicious click it and click the Delete button to remove it.
4. To finish things off, go to the Registry window and click the Scan for Issues button. When the scan is complete click the Fix selected issues… button and click Fix All Selected Issues.
