How to remove Image Downloader from a browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is Image Downloader?
While examining the Image Downloader browser extension, we found that it displays unwanted advertisements. We discovered Image Downloader on a deceptive web page. Apps that show annoying ads are classified as adware. Users often download and install (or add) advertising-supported software unintentionally.
Image Downloader overview
Image Downloader is promoted as a tool allowing users to download images from websites. As we mentioned in the introduction, this app shows annoying ads. Those ads may open shady web pages. They can lead to various scam websites asking to provide personal information, urging to call fake technical support numbers, offering to install fake antivirus software, etc.
Also, those ads can lead to malicious websites, promote potentially malicious apps, etc. Moreover, clicking them can cause unexpected downloads and installations. Thus, it is recommended to avoid downloading and installing advertising-supported apps.
Another issue with adware-type apps is that they can be used to promote shady search engines. In such cases, they operate as browser hijackers. These apps change the default search engine, homepage, and (or) new tab page and do not allow users to undo these changes until they are removed.
Shady (and fake) search engines can promote dubious websites, show results generated by other untrustworthy search engines, show ads, etc.
| Name | Ads by Image Downloader |
| Threat Type | Adware |
| Symptoms | Your computer 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. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More about adware
Adware can be capable of gathering information about its users. Typically, it collects browsing-related information (e.g., frequently visited pages and browsing history). However, sometimes adware can read sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, and other data.
More adware examples are Adblock Web, Simple Dark Theme, and WebSurf Guard.
How did adware install on my computer?
Image Downloader is promoted on a deceptive website sayin that a free extension might be required. Image Downloader gets added to a web browser after finishing the provided steps.
In other cases, users install adware via freeware installers. Usually, installers containing adware or other unwanted apps have "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings or ticked checkboxes. Users install adware when they install software without changing those settings. Advertisements on shady pages can cause unwanted downloads and installations too.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from trustworthy sources (official websites and stores). Avoid downloading them from shady pages, third-party stores (or via third-party downloaders), P2P networks, etc. Deselect unwanted apps included in downloaders and installers before downloading and installing software.
Do not trust advertisements or links on questionable websites, and never agree to receive notifications from pages of this kind. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Shady website promoting Image Downloader:
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Quick menu:
- What is Image Downloader?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 5. 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 unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the unwanted application, 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 Image Downloader adware using Combo Cleaner:
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 "Image Downloader" and other suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by image downloader, 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 and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by image downloader 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 ads by image downloader, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Adware can slow down a computer, diminish the web browsing experience, and cause issues related to online privacy.
What does adware do?
Advertising-supported applications show annoying/intrusive advertisements. Also, they can hijack web browsers and track users.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Typically, adware is used to promote various products, websites, services, etc. Its developers use affiliate programs and similar ways to earn money.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Image Downloader adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. In some cases, it can be difficult to remove adware manually. Files belonging to adware may remain in the system after manual removal. Thus, it is recommended to remove adware automatically.
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