Remove Google Image Downloader Chrome Extension (Scam)

Can’t Remove Google Image Downloader? This page includes detailed Google Image Downloader Removal instructions!

Google Image Downloader is not a program you should keep. Security researchers have categorized it as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Despite the name of the category, there is nothing potential in your situation. You don’t want this parasite on board! The Google Image Downloader PUP is programmed to take control of your web browser and to turn it into an ad-displaying tool. The parasite injects various adverts on every website you open, redirects your web traffic to sponsored pages and opens pop-ups. This intruder is unbelievably intrusive. It even dares to pause your online videos for commercial breaks. But it is not just intrusive, it is also dangerous. The malicious extension is very likely to lure you into an online trap. The PUP is a type of advertising platform which uses surveillance to determine its “users” preferences. It monitors your online activities and bases its adverts on the collected data. The problem is that the collected data is not properly secured. Quite the contrary — the PUP sells access to it. Anyone willing to pay can use this intruder and its resources. Numerous crooks do. They use the collected data to prepare customized adverts and force them on you. They show you what you want to see, but when you click, bad things happen. You risk ending up on scam and potentially infected websites. With the Google Image Downloader PUP on board, you are more likely to be redirected to bogus websites than to legitimate ones. Do not put up with this situation. Remove intruder immediately.

How did I get infected with Google Image Downloader?

The Google Image Downloader parasite relies on trickery to reach its victims. The scheme is actually quite simple. You get redirected to an infected website where a fake message states that some content on the page cannot be displayed. It urges you to install the PUP so you can see that hidden content. The website looks legitimate. Often times it copies the design of well-known and trusted platforms. The message also seems normal. If you accept to install the suggested program, you will actually infect your device. Yet, if you decide to decline the offer, the page will not close. It will display other messages. Do not interact with them. They might be corrupted. If you click on the X button, you may not close the message. You may start a download. Your browser may also switch to Full-Screen mode. These tactics aim to disorientate you, to convince you that there is a problem with your browser and that you should follow the instructions. Do not do it! Use your Task Manager to close your browser and start a new session. Pay close attention to your browser’s behavior. If it behaves oddly, scan your OS for malware. You might have another parasite on board. The Google Image Downloader PUP rarely comes alone. This intruder travels in packs. Your computer might harbor another PUP or adware. Make sure it’s clean. Other PUP distribution methods you should know about are the good also spam emails, torrents, and software bundles. Your caution can prevent these distribution strategies from succeeding!

Why is Google Image Downloader dangerous?

The Google Image Downloader PUP is extremely intrusive. It interferes with every aspect of your day to day browsing activities. Every time you as much as touch your browser, numerous pop-ups cover your screen. You cannot get a simple task done without being interrupted by an advert of some sort. Even previous ad-free pages are now so heavy on banners and in-text ads that your browser barely loads them correctly. What’s worse, it seems that your conditions worsen rapidly. You are not mistaken. The Google Image Downloader PUP tends to get more and more aggressive with each passing day. If you neglect it for too long, it will get out of control. The parasite will flood you with numerous ads. Unfortunately, the more ads you see, the bigger the chance you click on a malicious one. This parasite has no security mechanism. It cannot protect you against online frauds. Quite the contrary, it turns you into an easy target. Numerous crooks use this pest to reach potential victims. They spread misleading and fake content. They also redirect web traffic to phishing pages. They want to either lure you into revealing sensitive information, into subscribing to overpriced services, or into installing malicious software. Do not underestimate the situation. You are dealing with criminals. You cannot win against them. So, don’t play with your lick. Remove the Google Image Downloader parasite before it lures you into an online trap!

How Can I Remove Google Image Downloader?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Google Image Downloader infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of Google Image Downloader.exe and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

and delete the display Name: Google Image Downloader

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Google Image Downloader program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Google Image Downloader folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!