What is DealRunner?
By Jackpot Rewards
What is it?
DealRunner from Jackpot Rewards installs a web browser extension such as an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object (BHO) to view web pages loaded and look for affiliated merchants in order to possibly provide better pricing or alternative deals on a given product or merhcant.
Why should I uninstall DealRunner?
Removing unwanted web browser extensions such as DealRunner is usually a good idea. DealRunner, like many browser plug-ins, has the potential to cause stability issues within the web browsers they load into, effecting overall PC performance. The DealRunner extension is known to monitor your search queries and browsing habits in order to send you targeted ads and modify your search settings and results.
Typical installation path: C:\Program Files\dealrunner\
Description from Jackpot Rewards“We're chasing deals, and we don't want you to miss another one. Get the convenient dealRunner desktop alert. There's no need to open a browser or remember that you have to go to the site. We'll get you there with easy 1-click access. At about 10:00 AM (ET), a small screen slides up from the lower right-hand side of your Windows desktop system tray to alert you to the day's most attractive offers. Our dealRunner alert is pleasantly simple, easy to install, and spyware-free. Updates to the alert will be released from time-to-time. We know what we like, and we'll learn what you like as we go. So if you're buying certain products or services, we'll keep finding more of them for you. Consider us your one-stop deal shop, as we chase deals, so you don't have to!”
Publisher about URL: http://www.dealrunner.net/
Files installed by Jackpot Rewards
- dealrunner.exe (DealRunner by Jackpot Rewards)
- shoptowin.exe (ShopToWin by Jackpot Rewards)
How to Automatically Uninstall DealRunner (with Boost)
If you you do not have Boost installed yet, download Boost and enjoy your PC.
Open Boost by either double-clicking the Boost icon in your notification area next to your PC's clock, or single-clicking the Boost icon and clicking the Open Boost button on the top left of the Boost notification window.
If you are not currently on the My PC screen of the main Boost window, click the My PC tab.
Click the Optimize programs button , this will launch the Program Optimization screen.
Locate the program in the list called DealRunner by Jackpot Rewards. (The program could be listed under any of the section such as Uninstall Recommended, Possible Uninstall, etc. based on how well DealRunner performs on your PC.)
DealRunner by Jackpot Rewards
To the right of the list item, click the Uninstall button and Boost will completely remove DealRunner from your PC.
How to Manually Uninstall DealRunner (with Windows)
Use Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes to uninstall DealRunner. Follow the appropriate instructions below to use this control panel.
Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select DealRunner from the list of programs, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.
Select DealRunner from the program list, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.
Windows XP
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.
Click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
Select DealRunner from the list of programs and click Remove.