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What is foxydeal.dll
The foxydeal.dll file is the process called foxyDEal- price comparison that is used by the application foxyDeal Plugin developed by foxyDeal.com. A dynamic link library [DLL] file has a mechanism of shared codes and data that enable a developer to upgrade the functions of the program without the need to re-link or recompile. This file is easy to install and arrange. This DLL file is a BHO [browser helper object] that automatically runs when you launch the Internet browser. Personal firewalls often do not block BHO activities because the firewall detects the BHO as the browser itself. This process can monitor or change the behavior of Internet Explorer. This program is not visible. FoxyDeal is an online software that lets you compare product prices as you surf the Internet. It informs you of the best discounts and latest coupons.
How can I stop foxydeal.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. foxydeal.dll. is used by FoxyDeal, If you shut down foxydeal.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop foxydeal.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is FoxyDeal, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as FoxyDeal, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is foxydeal.dll known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if foxydeal.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if foxydeal.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that foxydeal.dll, belongs to, in this case FoxyDeal