How to remove Image Viewer from your browser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Image Viewer?
Image Viewer is promoted as a browser extension that enhances image viewing capabilities. However, during our examination, we found that Image Viewer displays ads (it supports ads). For this reason, we classified Image Viewer as adware. It is worth noting that we discovered Image Viewer on a deceptive website.
Image Viewer in detail
Apps like Image Viewer can display various types of ads, including pop-ups, banners, and in-text ads, while users are browsing the Internet. These ads may be related to their recent search history or the websites users have visited. They can also redirect users to other web pages, which may be legitimate or malicious in nature.
Adware can also track browsing activity and collect personal information to display targeted ads. Image Viewer can read and change all data on all websites. It means that the app may have full access to any data on any website users visit while the app is running.
This includes any personal or sensitive information that users enter into online forms, such as login credentials or credit card details. Additionally, the app may be capable of modifying or manipulating website content, which could potentially lead to unwanted or harmful changes to the website or browsing experience.
| Name | Ads by Image Viewer |
| 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), 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 advertising-supported apps
Adware can also hijack a web browser, meaning it can take over the web browsing experience by redirecting users to different websites (mainly fake or untrustworthy search engines). When adware hijacks a web browser, it can change its settings, such as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page.
It can make it difficult for users to use their browsers as they normally would and can also put their personal information at risk. Some examples of different advertising-supported apps are Anonymous Video Player, Quick Close Tab, and Simple tabs manager.
How did adware install on my computer?
There are multiple ways in which adware can be installed on a computer or added to a web browser. One prevalent approach is when users download and install freeware or shareware programs that might come with adware bundled in them. In such scenarios, the downloaders and installers often have settings that require adjustment to avoid unwanted downloads and installations.
Apart from this, adware can also find its way through malicious websites, notifications from shady sites, unreliable ads, phishing scams, third-party stores, etc.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Be cautious when downloading and installing software from the Internet. Only download software from reputable sources (official pages and legitimate stores) and check user reviews to ensure that there are no reports of adware or other malicious activity.
Read the terms and conditions before installing any software to ensure that no hidden clauses allow the installation of adware or other unwanted software. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or pop-ups and close them immediately. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
Deceptive page promoting Image Viewer app:
Image Viewer added to Microsoft Edge browser:
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Quick menu:
- What is Image Viewer?
- 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 unwanted browser add-ons:
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".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by image viewer, 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 viewer 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 viewer, 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?
When adware is installed on your computer, it can lead to a less satisfying web browsing experience and a possible decrease in your system's overall performance.
What does adware do?
The term "adware" refers to software that is supported by advertising. Its primary goal is to flood users with intrusive ads.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Developers of adware typically earn revenue by promoting various products, websites, or services, with the majority of their income generated through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Image Viewer adware?
Combo Cleaner can scan your computer and remove all adware-type applications that are installed. However, it is important to note that manual removal may not always be a foolproof solution since some file remnants may remain hidden in the system. Even after deleting the adware software, some of its components may still be present and active.
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