How to remove UnIDEEalsi (Virus Removal Guide)

by Sean Doyle · Published February 25, 2015 · Updated September 11, 2022

UnIDEEalsi (also known as UniDeals, UNiDealse, UniDeaalsa, UniDeaals a, UeniDeealsa, UniDeallsi, UniDueealssi, UniDeeallsi) is destructive and pesky adware that causes many problems for computer and internet users. UnIDEEalsi adware accesses user browsing data, serves targeted advertisements across Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer, and decreases computer and internet functionality.

UnIDEEalsi

Furthermore, the UnIDEEalsi virus (although not technically defined as a computer virus) is difficult to completely manually remove. Once the UnIDEEalsi extension is manually removed from an affected internet browser and the browser window is closed, the extension will reappear the next time the browser window is opened. The browser attachment also runs in developer mode which allows it to gather and edit personal information and settings.

What is UnIDEEalsi?

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UnIDEEalsi adware bundles with third-party malware, malicious files, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
The UnIDEEalsi browser attachment can read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
The UnIDEEalsi browser attachment can read and change your browsing history.
The UnIDEEalsi browser attachment can manage your apps, extensions, and themes.
The UnIDEEalsi browser attachment can manage your downloads.

How does UnIDEEalsi get on a computer?

The UnIDEEalsi virus is usually contracted without knowledge alongside downloadable content, such as freeware, shareware, torrents, and other items. In many cases users are given the opportunity to accept or decline a custom offer to install this program; However, the offer to decline the program from installing is often ignored or presented in a deceptive manner.

How to remove UnIDEEalsi

Step 1: Remove UnIDEEalsi add-ons and extensions
Step 2: Uninstall UnIDEEalsi
Step 3: Scan your computer for malware
Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings
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Step 1: Remove UnIDEEalsi add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the UnIDEEalsi extension and other suspicious extensions. Remove them individually by clicking the trashcan icon next to each one.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the UnIDEEalsi add-on and other suspicious add-ons and remove them if located.

Step 2: Uninstall UnIDEEalsi

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. On Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program in the Programs section.

UnIDEEalsi removal

3. In the list of installed programs, search for UnIDEEalsi and other unwanted programs. Once an unwanted program is located, double click the unwanted program or select it with your mouse and click the Uninstall button.

4. Restart your computer.

Step 3: Scan your computer for malware

1. Download and install the free or full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The full version enables real-time protection to block malware and unwanted programs from infecting your computer, while the free version is just a free scan and removal tool.

2. Open the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

malwarebytes

3. Click the large Scan Now button or visit the “Scan” tab to manually run a scan.

4. Once the malware scan is complete, click the Quarantine All button and reboot your computer.

If you are still having issues with potential UnIDEEalsi malware after using Malwarebytes it is recommended to download and install a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro by Surfright to eradicate existing malicious files and automatically repair corrupted settings.

Step 4: Cleanup and repair settings

1. Download and install the free or full version of CCleaner by Piriform.

CCleaner Analyze Cleaner

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

CCleaner Startup

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 and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall unwanted programs using CCleaner, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for the program in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the unwanted software as selected by clicking the Run Uninstaller button.

If you are still experiencing issues removing potential UnIDEEalsi malware after using this removal guide we recommend to perform a system restore/recovery or a reset/refresh for Windows 8.