Delete Iminent Search Virus

Iminent Search is categorized as a browser hijacker virus that is commonly promoted by free downloads. It claims to act like Google search by providing multiple search services like images, videos, web content and many others, but it corrupts commonly used web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer.  It displays advertisements and sponsored links in your search results and replaces your default search engine and default browser homepage with search.iminent.com. Such constant redirections can hamper the browsing experience for the user and can be extremely annoying.

How does Iminent search get into your PC?

Iminent Search is bundled along with free software and is installed into your computer without any kind of authorization from the user. It installs itself directly into your browser and forms several helper objects for the browser like toolbars. They are usually bundled along with free utilities and videos that you download from the internet. Be very careful whenever you decide and agree to install anything on your system. Because once the virus gets it, it is very difficult to remove it.

What does Iminent Search do?

Once installed, the computer’s browser home page and default search engine are modified to display Iminent Start search without the consent or knowledge of the user. There are a lot of suspicious and unknown links on the main page of start.iminent.com. It is basically an ads- supported search engine filled with advertisements from unreliable sites and sponsored links. It collects search terms from your search queries and uses this information to display related advertisements, when clicked on by the user, redirects him to other malicious websites which may contain more viruses.  It even slows down the computer and disrupts the smooth browsing experience.

Why is Iminent Search Dangerous to PCs?

Annoying pop- up advertisements keep showing up whenever the user starts the browser and you may be redirected to unknown websites that contain malicious viruses. This browser traces personal data of users and collects this information to conduct unethical marketing. . These malicious programs extract private information and trace internet activity which is further used for identity thefts, credit card schemes and other problems caused due to adware.

How to Delete Iminent Search Virus from Your Computer?

To delete Iminent Search Virus from your computer, first of all, you need to remove the Iminent Toolbar and search.iminent.com from web browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google chrome and Internet Explorer. You can use a professional antimalware tool to eliminate Iminent search browser hijacker. Double check whether the Iminent toolbar has been uninstalled properly and always keep your antivirus application up to date to avoid your computer by being attacked by other viruses.  Also, make sure to clean up any leftover programs of this browser hijacker as well as unwanted entries and registries. Restore your computer to the date and time before the infection. Timely removal of Iminent search is absolutely essential to prevent leakage of valuable personal information as well as to prevent dangers like Identity thefts and extortion threats.

Delete Iminent Search from Windows 8:

1. Press Windows key + R
2. Type “appwiz.cpl” in the box show, and hit Enter.
3. Go to Uninstall a Program.
4. Uninstall mysearchdial software and all unwanted programs.

Remove Iminent Search from Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Open the Start menu. Go to Control Panel.
2. Go to Uninstall a Program.
3. Uninstall Iminent Search software and all related software.

Uninstall Iminent Search from Windows XP:

1. Open the Start menu. Go to Control Panel.
2. Open Add or Remove Programs.
3. Uninstall Iminent Search and all unwanted programs.

Remove Iminent Search from Internet Explorer:

1. Press Alt+X and click on Manage add-ons.
2. Go to Toolbars and Extensions, and delete all unwanted extensions.
3. Click on the Search Providers to the left.
4. Remove the hijacked search engine and choose whatever you prefer.
5. Save changes and close window. Press Alt+X again.
6. Go to Internet Options, under the General tab, replace current home page address with your desired one. Click OK.

Iminent Search Removal from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Simultaneously Press Ctrl+Shift+A to open the Add-ons Manager tab.
2. In the Extensions menu, delete all unknown add-ons. Close the tab.
3. Press Alt+T, and go to Options.
4. Under the General tab, replace the current home page address with the one you wish to use.
5. Click OK
6. Click on the icon in the Search box at the top right corner of the Firefox browser.
7. Select Manage Search engines, remove the hijacked search engine and choose another one as your default search engine.
8. Click OK.

Iminent Search Removal from Google Chrome:

1. Press Alt+F and go to Tools.
2. In the Extensions remove all unknown add-ons.
3. Go to  Settings on the left and under On Startup, choose Open a page or a set of pages.
4. Click Set pages, replace the current home page address and enter the one you want to use. Click OK.
5. Under Search, click on Manage Search Engines.
6. Set whatever search engine you want to use, as your default one, and delete the unwanted one.
7. Click Done.
8. Restart the Google Chrome.

Check all the browsers shortcuts, to make sure they are not hijacked.

1. Right click on the browser shortcut
2. Select Properties
3.  In the target field there should be a path only to the browser executable. Delete anything after it.