Eliminate Imagineprime adware from the system

What is Imagineprime?

Imagineprime is a deceptive application identical to GenerelOpen, WindowArea, NameSync, and many others.

By offering an enhanced web search experience, Imagineprime attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted application (PUA), since it usually infiltrates computers without consent, delivers intrusive advertisements, and gathers information relating to browsing habits.

After successful infiltration, Imagineprime delivers coupons, banners, pop-ups, and other similar ads. This is a common behavior to adware-type apps. To achieve this, Imagineprime employs various tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site.

Therefore, ads often conceal underlying website content, thereby diminishing the browsing experience. Furthermore, these ads often redirect users to dubious websites and some even execute scripts that download/install unwanted applications. Thus, clicking them is risky and can result in system infections.

Another important issue is data tracking. Potentially unwanted applications often record IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar data relating to browsing activity. This information is shared with third parties who misuse it to generate revenue.

Therefore, the presence of data-tracking applications can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. We strongly recommend that you eliminate Imagineprime adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by Imagineprime
Threat Type	Mac malware, Mac virus
Symptoms	Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information.
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There are hundreds of adware-type applications, all of which share many similarities. Most offer "useful features", however, these claims are false - PUAs simply attempt to trick users to install. Rather than giving any real value, apps such as Imagineprime deliver advertisements and gather various information.

How did Imagineprime install on my computer?

As mentioned above, Imagineprime usually infiltrates systems without users’ permission, since developers proliferate it via the aforementioned intrusive advertisements and a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" (stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications together with regular software).

Developers hide "bundled" apps behind "Custom/Advanced" settings or other sections of the download/installation processes. Furthermore, many users often rush download/installation processes and skip steps. Additionally, they click advertisements without understanding the possible consequences.

This behavior often leads to inadvertent installation of third party applications - in this way, users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Be aware that intrusive advertisements usually seem legitimate, however, most redirect to dubious websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating, and similar).

If you experience these ads/redirects, eliminate all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins. Additionally, select "Custom/Advanced" settings and analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs. Opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them.

You are advised to download your programs from official sources only, preferably using direct download links. Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps and, thus, using these tools is risky.

The key to computer safety is caution. If your computer is already infected with Imagineprime, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Imagineprime adware files:

Pop-up window displayed once the Imagineprime adware installation process is complete:

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Quick menu:

• What is Imagineprime?
• STEP 1. Remove Imagineprime related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove Imagineprime ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove Imagineprime adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove Imagineprime ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove Imagineprime adware using Combo Cleaner:

Imagineprime adware removal:

Remove Imagineprime-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select "Applications". In the applications folder, look for "MPlayerX","NicePlayer", or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.

Remove adware-related files and folders

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

In the "LaunchDaemons" folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example "com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist", "com.myppes.net-preferences.plist", "com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist", "com.avickUpd.plist", etc., and move them to the Trash.

Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps correctly, your Mac should be clean of infections. To ensure your system is not infected, run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file, double click combocleaner.dmg installer. In the opened window, drag and drop the Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates its virus definition database and click the "Start Combo Scan" button.

Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays "no threats found" - this means that you can continue with the removal guide; otherwise, it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.

After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

Remove malicious extensions from Internet browsers

Remove malicious Safari extensions:

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

In the preferences window, select "Extensions" and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the "Uninstall" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for regular browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

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 extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) and select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

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