InstallCore adware

What is installCore?

According to the developers, installCore helps users develop a proper installer for their software - "The installCore white label Download Manager supports your entire software catalog. To ensure an optimal user experience, our localization features help make sure their installers "speak" to them in the right language, and download acceleration technology means the process takes about a third less of their time.".

While installCore develops legitimate software download clients and installers, users must be informed that they are commonly used  to market applications that are categorized as adware, as well as a potentially unwanted programs (PUP). InstallCore download clients have an option to opt-out of installing additional software however users commonly skip these steps and end up installing adware or browser hijackers.

It is worth mentioning that both installCore and the applications that it's distributed with generate various intrusive online advertisements. All of those ads (e.g., banner, coupon, pop-up, etc.) are delivered using virtual layer, which enables placement of third party graphical content on users' visited websites.

Therefore, be aware that none of those ads originate from your visited sites, which means that they conceal the underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing Internet browsing quality. Moreover, be aware that at first glance these ads do not differ from the regular ones.

However, users should know that some of them redirect users to malicious sites, what can easily end up in further high-risk adware or malware infection. Users should know that potentially unwanted applications that are promoted by installCore download clients commonly monitor users' Internet browsing activity.

IP addresses, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries - these are only few examples from a long list of data types gathered by those apps. Many users do not realize that this kind of information can be personally identifiable.

For this reason, they should know that the developers of adware-type programs share every bit of collected data with third party companies, who often misuse this personal data to generate earnings. This kind of behavior can eventually lead to serious privacy issues or even an identity theft.

Research results show that vast majority of PUPs are very similar. All of them falsely claim to enhance users' Internet browsing activity with an intention of tricking them into installation. The truth is that none of those application actually provide the promised functionality.

Adware-type programs are meant to generate income for the developers, therefore, instead of providing the promised functionality, these apps generate obtrusive online advertisements, as well as continually track users' Internet browsing activity.

How did adware install on my computer?

As we've mentioned before, potentially unwanted applications are distributed as a bundle (using installcore or other download clients and installers) along with other adware-type programs.

Research results show that vast majority of users lack attention when downloading and installing software, for this reason, bundled applications are most likely to be hidden within 'Custom' or either 'Advanced' settings.

By recklessly rushing download/installation processes and skipping almost all of the steps, users end up unwillingly installing rogue software. They expose the system to risk of further infections, and put their own privacy into threat.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The only way to prevent infiltration of adware-type program is to pay close attention when downloading and installing software.

Users must realize that bundled applications usually hide within 'Custom/Advanced' settings, therefore, not a single step of the download/installation process should be skipped. On top of that, there's a high probability that bundled software will be rogue, hence, it should never be installed.

Here's a list of potentially unwanted applications that use Installcore download client to promote installation of additional adware:

Money Zila Coupon Navigator Ahoy Traveler ChatClap Underground Coupon Job Knowns Book Forth MusicRule Web Music Online Travel Giga WorkAtHomeMax Insurance Iron InsuranceBeyond Owndates Invest Aims ShopperSaga Music Main GigaDiet Work at Home Aim

NevsCert PhotoMagi Paid Survey Center Dr. Credit Report Rebate Pays Open Rebates Survey Filter Crunch Travel Freebie Forth Survey Meta Lucid Movies Work at Home Star Jekewild Click Money Maker Sports Know PressGamer Dating Shot Insure Pays Peerbaby Tip Media Player

Insurance Lance Diet Runner Coupon Ahoy Video Pogo Multi Surveys JobSpun DatingDone Warrior Volt Movie Megs Couponthing Gamer Rush Make Money Star Webs Gamer FitnessMost Payback Shopper FitnessLance MP3Spun

Screenshots of installCore download managers:

Installer set-ups of InstallCore potentially unwanted applications:

Websites promoting installation of InstallCore potentially unwanted applications:

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Quick menu:

• What is InstallCore?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove unwanted add-ons from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove unwanted extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

InstallCore promoted 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 suspicious applications, select such entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program (which causes installCore ads), 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 potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the installcore potentially unwanted applications, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click on "Extensions". Locate: all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the installcore potentially unwanted applications, 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 plugins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with installcore potentially unwanted applications 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 installcore potentially unwanted applications, 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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