Geniustrainer.net POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is geniustrainer.net?
Virtually identical to daypush.com, 1bcde.com, best2018games.com, and many others, geniustrainer.net is a rogue website that redirects visitors to other untrustworthy sites. Users do not generally visit geniustrainer.net intentionally - they are redirected to it by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
Typically, PUPs are installed inadvertently, cause unwanted redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements, misuse system resources, and gather information.
Once installed, potentially unwanted programs force browsers to open tabs/windows and redirect users to the geniustrainer.net rogue website, which then causes additional (about 2-3) redirects to other untrustworthy websites that could be malicious. Visiting such websites might result in high-risk computer infections.
Furthermore, PUPs often collect user information, such as Internet Protocol addresses, search queries, keystrokes, visited websites, geo-locations, and so on. This data is shared with third parties (often cyber criminals) and used to generate revenue.
The danger of information tracking is that some of the details could be personally identifiable or sensitive - sharing can lead to privacy issues or even identity theft.
Furthermore, most potentially unwanted programs deliver intrusive ads (coupons, banners, pop-ups, surveys, and so on) that are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site (and conceal underlying content). This significantly diminishes the browsing experience.
In addition, once clicked, these ads will probably redirect to untrustworthy websites or execute scripts that download and install potentially unwanted programs.
By having a potentially unwanted program installed, you can also experience reduced computer performance, since some PUPs are known to misuse system resources by running background tasks. Thus, we recommended that you eliminate all potentially unwanted programs immediately.
| Name | geniustrainer.net pop-up |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
There are many potentially unwanted programs available on the Internet that offer various "useful" features and aim to give the impression of legitimacy, however, most are designed to generate revenue by deploying ads, causing redirects, misusing system resources, etc. They deliver none of the functionality promised.
How did adware install on my computer?
Most potentially unwanted programs have official websites where they can be downloaded free of charge, however, users often install them by clicking various ads or when software developers use the "bundling" method.
Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used by software developers to install potentially unwanted programs together with other regular software that users want to install. Developers typically do not disclose such installations properly and hide bundled software (PUPs) in "Custom"/"Advanced" options or other settings of the installation processes.
Most users tend to skip these installation steps without paying attention to the details, and then inadvertently allow PUPs to be installed. This careless behaviour often leads to various computer infections, privacy issues, diminished browsing experience, and other problems.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Take precautions when downloading and installing software or browsing the web - do not download software from untrustworthy websites, using third party software downloaders, or torrents. Use official websites and direct links only. Pay close attention to the installation details, do not skip steps without first checking all available "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar options.
This also applies to any checkboxes ticked by default. Opt-out of all unwanted offers and only then finish the installation process.
Avoid clicking ovarious suspicious (intrusive) ads and remember that they may appear legitimate (cyber criminals invest time and money into advertisement design), however, once clicked, they usually redirect to adult dating, pornography, gambling, and other suspicious websites.
If you happen to encounter a redirect of this type after clicking an intrusive ad, close the website immediately and check all extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins that are installed on your browser (or programs on your computer) and uninstall any dubious or unwanted entries.
Finally, keep your antivirus software enabled at all times and ensure your web browser is updated to the latest version. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Instant automatic malware removal:
Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced IT skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of malware. Download it by clicking the button below:
▼ DOWNLOAD Combo Cleaner
By downloading any software listed on this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of PCRisk.com read more.
Quick menu:
- What is geniustrainer.net?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted programs, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes geniustrainer.net redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the geniustrainer.net pop-up, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the geniustrainer.net pop-up, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with geniustrainer.net pop-up removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the geniustrainer.net pop-up, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
Post a comment:
If you have additional information on geniustrainer.net pop-up or it's removal please share your knowledge in the comments section below.
Outstanding!
▼ Show Discussion