How to manually remove Imatiro.ru (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge)

What is Imatiro.ru

The appearance of Imatiro.ru unwanted page in your internet browser means that your PC system is infected with a browser hijacker infection, which makes changes to the Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge settings, replacing the homepage, search engine by default. So, if you find that when you run your web-browser, it shows this unwanted web site, then you do not need to wait, you need as quickly as possible following the few simple steps below and remove Imatiro.ru new tab.

The Imatiro.ru hijacker infection can change the settings of the Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge, but often that a parasites like this can also infect all types of browsers by changing their desktop shortcuts. Thus forcing the user each time launch the browser to see Imatiro.ru unwanted web-site.

Besides the fact that Imatiro.ru hijacker replaces your start page, this annoying page can set yourself as your search engine. But, obviously, it does not give you a good search results, as they will consist of a large number of advertising banners, links to harmful and misleading sites and only the remaining part – it’s search results for your query from the major search engines. Of course, the very fact that you encounter with the inability to properly search the Web, is an unpleasant moment. Moreover, the Imatiro.ru browser hijacker may collect information about you, and in the future to transfer it to third parties. What creates the risk of theft of your personal data.

Also on the computer together with Imatiro.ru browser hijacker can be installed an adware, which will insert a tons of advertising links directly to the pages that you view, creating a sense that advertisements has been added by the creators of the web site. Moreover, a legal ads may be replaced on the fake ads, that will offer to download and install various unnecessary and harmful programs. Moreover, the Imatiro.ru browser hijacker infection has the ability to collect a huge amount of personal information about you, which can later transfer to third parties.

How to Imatiro.ru hijacker infection get installed onto system

Most commonly, the Imatiro.ru hijacker is bundled within the installation packages from a free hosting and file sharing web sites. So, install a free software is a a good chance that you will find some bundled browser hijacker. If you don’t know how to avoid it, then use a simple trick. During installation, choose the Custom or Advanced installation option. Next, click ‘Decline’ button and clear all checkboxes on offers that ask you to install an unknown software. Moreover, please carefully read Term of use and User agreement before installing any software or otherwise you can end up with another unwanted software on your PC such as this browser hijacker.

How to manually remove Imatiro.ru

The following instructions is a step-by-step guide, which will help you manually remove Imatiro.ru homepage from Chrome, Firefox, IE and MS Edge.

1. Remove Imatiro.ru associated software by using Windows Control Panel
2. Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove Imatiro.ru
3. Delete Imatiro.ru new tab from Chrome
4. Uninstall Imatiro.ru homepage from Mozilla Firefox
5. Remove Imatiro.ru homepage from IE

Remove Imatiro.ru associated software by using Windows Control Panel

Press Windows key , then click Search . Type “Control panel”and press Enter. If you using Windows XP or Windows 7, then click “Start” and select “Control Panel”. It will open the Windows Control Panel as shown below.

Click “Uninstall a program” It will open a list of all programs. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any suspicious and unknown programs.

Disinfect the browser’s shortcuts to remove Imatiro.ru

Once installed, this hijacker infection may add “http://imatiro.ru” into the Target property of the desktop shortcut for the Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Edge. Due to this, every time you open the internet browser, it will display the annoying home page.

Right click on the internet browser’s shortcut, click Properties option. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text “http://imatiro.ru” that has been added here. Remove everything after .exe. An example, for Google Chrome you should remove everything after chrome.exe. Click OK to save changes. You need to clean all browser’s shortcuts. So, repeat this step for the Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Edge.

Delete Imatiro.ru new tab from Chrome

Like other modern browsers, the Google Chrome has the ability to reset the settings to their default values and thus restore the start page, search provider by default that have been modified by the Imatiro.ru hijacker infection.

Start the Chrome. Click on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It will appear the main menu. Click on the option named “Settings”. Another way to open the Google Chrome’s settings – type chrome://settings in the browser adress bar and press Enter. The internet browser will open the settings screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the “Reset settings” section is visible, as shown below and click on the “Reset settings” button. The Chrome will open the confirmation dialog box. You need to confirm your action. Press on the “Reset” button. The program will start the process of cleaning and when it is finished, the web-browser settings including home page, newtab page and search provider by default back to the values that have been when the Chrome was first installed on your computer.

Uninstall Imatiro.ru homepage from Mozilla Firefox

Open the Firefox menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It opens the drop-down menu. Click on the Help button (). In the Help menu click on the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page click on “Refresh Firefox” button. Confirm your action. Click on the “Refresh Firefox”.

Remove Imatiro.ru homepage from IE

Run Internet Explorer, press ). Click “Internet Options” as shown below. In the “Internet Options” screen select the Advanced tab. Next press Reset button. The IE will open the Reset Internet Explorer settings prompt. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box and press Reset button. You will now need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. It will remove Imatiro.ru infection, disable malicious and ad-supported browser’s extensions and restore the Microsoft Internet Explorer’s startpage to default state.

How to remove Imatiro.ru with Antimalware

Remove Imatiro.ru browser hijacker manually is difficult and often infection is not completely removed. Therefore, we recommend you to use the MalwareBytes Anti-malware Free that are completely clean your PC system. Moreover, the free software will help you to remove adware and toolbars that your system may be infected too.

1. Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM) from the link below.
   

   Malwarebytes Anti-malware
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2. Close all programs and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that named mbam-setup.
3. Click Next and follow the prompts.
4. Once installation is complete, click on the “Scan Now” button to start scanning your computer for Imatiro.ru infection. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.
5. When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click “Remove Selected”. Once disinfection is completed, you may be prompted to Restart.

Block Imatiro.ru and other similar malicious sites

To increase your security and protect your PC against new annoying advertising banners and malicious web pages, you need to use an application that blocks access to dangerous advertising links and pages. Moreover, the software can block the show of intrusive advertising, which also leads to faster loading of sites and reduce the consumption of web traffic.

Download AdGuard program using the following link.

After the download is complete, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as shown below.

Follow the prompts. After installation is complete, you will see a window as shown in the figure below.

You can click “Skip” to close the installation program and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial that will help you get to know AdGuard better.
In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your computer, AdGuard will run automatically and block pop-up ads, web pages such Imatiro.ru, as well as other malicious or misleading web-sites. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the icon AdGuard, which is located on your desktop.

If the problem with Imatiro.ru is still remained

If MalwareBytes Anti-malware cannot remove this infection, then we suggests to use the AdwCleaner. AdwCleaner is a free removal tool for browser hijackers, adware, PUPs, toolbars. Also you can ask for help our Myantispyware team below.

1. Download AdwCleaner from the link below.
   

   AdwCleaner download
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   Version: 8.4.1
   Author: Xplode, MalwareBytes
   Category: Security tools
   Update: October 5, 2024
   
2. Double click the AdwCleaner icon. Once this tool is started, press “Scan” button to perform a system scan for Imatiro.ru.
3. Once AdwCleaner has finished, it will open a scan report. Review the report and then click “Cleaning” button. It will display a prompt. Click “OK”.

How to ask for help the Myantispyware team

If you are seeking a help for Imatiro.ru removal then follow these steps.

1. Download HijackThis from the link below and save it to your Desktop.
   

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   Version: 2.0.5
   Author: OpenSource
   Category: Security tools
   Update: November 7, 2015
   
2. Double-click on the HijackThis icon, and click the button labeled “Do a system scan only”.
3. Once the scan is complete, the scan button will read “Save log”, click it. Save this log to your desktop

Create a Myantispyware account here. Once you’ve registered, check your e-mail for a confirmation link, and confirm your account. After that, login.

4. Copy and paste the contents of the HijackThis log into your post. If you are posting for the first time, please start a new thread by using the “New Topic” button in the Spyware Removal forum. When posting your HJT log, try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately.
5. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with Imatiro.ru removal.