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Deal Boat Removal Guide

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Do you know what Deal Boat is?

Deal Boat is a browser plugin that is basically identical to Discount Buddy. It is an extension developed by 215 Apps, which puts it into the same based as InstantSavingsApp, Solid Savings, Savings Vault and other browser plugins that offer coupon deals for Toys R Us, Walmart, Best Buy and similar shopping malls. However, not all users want to make use of such browser extensions. In fact, some claim that Deal Boat gets installed on their PCs against their will. Yet that is not entirely true, because this extension always prompts users with EULA pop up and that you have to agree to, otherwise the plugin will not be installed. Nevertheless, if you want to remove Deal Boat from your PC, scroll down to manual removal instructions below.

This extension can be downloaded at deal-boat.com. It is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Deal Boat can also be downloaded with free software from third party websites. Usually, when it is bundled with these freeware applications users are not informed about additional programs they are installing, but Deal Boat installation does require user's intervention. Once the plugin is installed, it provides coupon deals on the aforementioned shopping websites (according to the official Deal Boat website, the plugin is associated with more than a 1000 online stores). Here are a few examples of the coupons displayed:

Limited time deals on electronics and accessories features great deals on TVs, Monitors, Printers, Accessories, and more!
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Introducing the New Alienware M18x 18.4-inch gaming laptop with the 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 1080p display, and optional dual graphics card!

Unfortunately, these advertisements can also pose security risks, especially if Deal Boat plugin gets exploited by cyber criminals to collect your data. To remove Deal Boat from your computer, you should uninstall it via your Control Panel. Afterwards, perform a full system scan with SpyHunter free scanner, to check if no other desirable files are present on your PC. Do all it takes to safeguard your system.

Manual Deal Boat Removal

Instructions for Windows 8

  1. Move mouse cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen for the Charms bar to appear.
  2. Click Settings and go to Control Panel. Open Uninstall a program.
  3. Remove Deal Boat.

Instructions for Windows Vista & Windows 7

  1. Open Start Menu and select Control Panel.
  2. Click Uninstall a program and remove Deal Boat.

Instructions for Windows XP

  1. Open Start Menu and click Control Panel.
  2. Select Add or Remove Programs and uninstall Deal Boat.

If the plugin is still there on your browser after manual removal, do this to restore default browser settings:

Remove Deal Boat from Internet Explorer

  1. Press Alt+X and go to Manage add-ons.
  2. Delete Deal Boat from Toolbars and Extensions list.

Remove Deal Boat from Mozilla Firefox

  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+A and Add-ons Manager tab will open.
  2. Select Extensions and remove Deal Boat from the list.

Remove Deal Boat from Google Chrome

  1. Press Alt+F and click Tools.
  2. Select Extensions and remove Deal Boat from the list.

In non-techie terms:

Deal Boat is a browser extension that is supposed to help you save money by providing you with a great number of coupon deals. However, this plugin can also be quite a bit of a nuisance, so you should remove Deal Boat from your computer and make sure that no other undesirable applications are present by performing a full system scan.

Aliases: DealBoat.