What is PriceKeaper?

PriceKeaper is a program that comes on a computer without the user’s consent. Usually PriceKeaper comes bundled with other free programs. PriceKeaper technically not a virus, but this program relate to the number of potentially unwanted programs. According to the developers, PriceKeaper created in order to help the user find the best offers popular online stores. After penetrating the computer, PriceKeaper begins to display a huge amount of banners and coupons advertising content. In fact, the main goal of the developers – is earn more money. Many deals and coupons are invalid. PriceKeaper not do anything useful. In addition, the program analyzes the browsing and collect personal information. These data may be transferred to third parties. Remove from PriceKeaper, if you find it on your PC.

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How PriceKeaper gets on your PC?

Potentially unwanted programs, such as PriceKeaper, sneak into a computer bundled with other free software. It comes without the user’s consent. The user may not realize that their computer is infected. This can happen when the user downloads the free software or application, such as Archiver, converter, player and so on. Some sites create special download managers that hide malicious software. You must follow a few rules in order to avoid penetration by malicious software. Always read the user agreement in full. You should know what you are offering. Also, always choose advanced installation type and don’t agree with the proposals to install unfamiliar and unwanted program. Don’t click “Next” until you have verified that the program is safe. Follow the installation process and take your time. Be careful. If your computer is already infected, then use our instructions to remove PriceKeaper.

How to remove PriceKeaper from your computer?

To uninstall PriceKeaper remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have PriceKeaper in their database. You can try to use them for removing PriceKeaper.

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You can try both of these products to remove PriceKeaper

Or uninstall PriceKeaper manually.

Removing from Control Panel

Windows XP:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Control Panel.
  3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
  4. Find PriceKeaper.
  5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Then Control Panel.
  3. Click Uninstall a Program.
  4. Find PriceKeaper and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

  1. Open the Menu.
  2. Click Search.
  3. After that click Apps.
  4. Then Control Panel.
  5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
  6. Find PriceKeaper, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

After that remove PriceKeaper from your browser.

Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Push Alt + F.
  3. Click Tools.
  4. Choose Extensions.
  5. Find PriceKeaper.
  6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
  3. Choose PriceKeaper.
  4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

  1. Open IE.
  2. Push Alt + T.
  3. Click Manage Add-ons.
  4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
  5. Click Disable PriceKeaper.
  6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
  7. Click Remove button.
  8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Remove following registry entries:


no information

Then remove following files:


PriceKeaper.dll

And following folders


%PROGRAMFILES%PriceKeaper

Written by Rami Douafi

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