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How do I delete a virus which hi-jacks firefox called iminent

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asv621
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A virus hi-jacks firefox on start up it purports to be from EULA but has an address of iminent .com and a search engiine called search the web. I have reset the affected PC's home pages and followed other advice to reset Firefox using the Oprions tool all to no avail. Also there is reference to an address IMBoost can anyone help I would hate to lose firefox but will do so if this virus cannot be neutralised

A virus hi-jacks firefox on start up it purports to be from EULA but has an address of iminent .com and a search engiine called search the web. I have reset the affected PC's home pages and followed other advice to reset Firefox using the Oprions tool all to no avail. Also there is reference to an address IMBoost can anyone help I would hate to lose firefox but will do so if this virus cannot be neutralised

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kobe
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Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.


Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

Also remove a user.js file and use the searchreset tool.

ideato
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Hello asv621, also, check if you find something in control panel, go from Start Menu > Control Panel > Uninstall a program > if you find Iminent or IMinent Toolbar > Delete it.

thank you