Adware.DiscountLocator
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| Popularity Rank: | 20,976 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,989 |
| First Seen: | July 1, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | July 25, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.DiscountLocator on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be affecting your computer's performance and security. Adware programs like Adware.DiscountLocator are designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, and potentially redirect users to malicious websites. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.DiscountLocator?
Adware.DiscountLocator is a type of adware program that is designed to display advertisements and collect user data. The primary purpose of adware is to generate revenue for its creators by displaying unwanted ads, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored search results. Adware programs like Adware.DiscountLocator can be bundled with free software downloads, infected email attachments, or exploited vulnerabilities in software.
How Adware.DiscountLocator Operates
Once installed, Adware.DiscountLocator can operate in various ways, including displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, and potentially redirecting users to malicious websites. Adware programs often use tracking cookies to monitor user behavior, including browsing history, search queries, and other online activities. This data can be used to create targeted advertisements, which can be annoying and potentially malicious.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of Adware.DiscountLocator infection can vary, but common signs include an increase in unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and suspicious browser behavior. You may notice that your browser is redirecting to unfamiliar websites, or that your search results are being hijacked by sponsored links. Additionally, you may experience an increase in pop-up ads, even when you're not browsing the internet.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Suspicious browser behavior
- Redirected search results
- Increased risk of malware infections
How to Remove Adware.DiscountLocator
To remove Adware.DiscountLocator from your system, follow these steps:
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from loading
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full system scan and remove any detected threats
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the adware
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings
- Reboot your computer and perform another full system scan to ensure that the adware has been completely removed
Conclusion
Removing Adware.DiscountLocator from your system is crucial to preventing further damage and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this adware program and restore your system to a safe and secure state. It's essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to prevent future infections, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and avoiding suspicious downloads and email attachments.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.DiscountLocator
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | yEDc6.dll | f6502cee7d9d1808caa3636e2bb2a75c | 10 |
| 2. | YxM.dll | 6c91a9694767f5ac1850aaa02e7ba473 | 6 |
| 3. | 5qF2.dll | 1432dbbea528fe6acb79762f070e5712 | 4 |
| 4. | iIEbL8.dll | e1df0ffd76cb938b6299d9e2da1fe1f1 | 2 |
| 5. | tQ3NcIP0.dll | b27083cd0b95a5d7b5b9c8cab9aa7f00 | 2 |
| 6. | OZdSg0ku.dll | 71ac5ad0d26ec5b49d22db19e395a086 | 2 |
| 7. | 5.x64.dll | 09da615e6c02db46d382953dbd832efd | 1 |
| 8. | 9n.x64.dll | f054ed2896c2360496a000d81e9538aa | 1 |
| 9. | rGWYQLqkXR.x64.dll | 5126237daa2d38610bf6a43061d8113e | 1 |
| 10. | O.x64.dll | cc4d349578d34782f052dbe80d6b9415 | 1 |
| 11. | LpJ.x64.dll | 9f006ea19d4fa0c37c1a45dee74fa834 | 1 |
| 12. | STtnHYz9w.x64.dll | e99890c204d50d01025cdf2c6c34cc83 | 1 |
| 13. | Xy.x64.dll | b60d3b93b8261a98cff8cb6c9616e4e0 | 1 |
| 14. | BB4Tkr0p.dll | 09da7a7ea6b56a82cf2548b9808e9b0f | 1 |
| 15. | Iw9E.dll | b9d8da19118a51b961caa5f94a1870ee | 1 |
| 16. | 1N.x64.dll | 3e33a64e5c5dbec22bf91bd90bf72514 | 1 |
| 17. | PxDjn7.x64.dll | f1d727af5ef5321028dcab3022a07d08 | 1 |
| 18. | lvfw89SO9D.x64.dll | 922ebf9ce1e3bbc4fb692f507826ac16 | 1 |
| 19. | 6fu8fDscN.x64.dll | e480a7c4f34b62a18ddf5a67be6317f8 | 1 |
| 20. | 4.exe | 9ffc49e9927daabd5a3e398a17710f1d | 1 |
| 21. | 8CbVpQZ.x64.dll | a84f7b1e3ea6519f98a0ba2dd0c82cae | 1 |
| 22. | C8P.x64.dll | 6fd3047b2adefb6931ca28adff68bcf8 | 1 |
| 23. | eIN0Bwa.x64.dll | 89dba08981be24b7849cb534784876e0 | 1 |
| 24. | sVQZa.x64.dll | d706a0fedc7ffdb26734582fca5d0d38 | 1 |
| 25. | vp7vrE.x64.dll | 10dddcaed88936780d4d718a9d1d13a6 | 1 |
| 26. | _d.dll | 9ac13a63a833818bafd8c30075563aef | 1 |
| 27. | Yc.dll | d5db80bb4baca33fc49243c156a4c3f4 | 1 |
Directories
Adware.DiscountLocator may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\DiscountLocator |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\DiscountLocator |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\DiscountLocator |
URLs
Adware.DiscountLocator may call the following URLs:
| DiscountLocator |
