IMVU
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| Ranking: | 1,834 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 30,302 |
| First Seen: | November 22, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
IMVU is a low quality PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) that is often mistaken for a threat due to the various unwanted symptoms that have been linked to IMVU. Many computer users have reported problems with IMVU and have found that it is difficult to remove IMVU completely from an affected computer. IMVU is promoted aggressively on the Web and may be associated with low quality advertisements and websites. To fully remove IMVU and content associated with this PUP, it is often necessary to use a reliable, fully updated anti-malware application.
Why Sometimes an Easy Way May Turn into a Problem
IMVU is promoted as a way for computer users to create 3D avatars to interact with other computer users online, use online games, social media platforms or chat rooms. In fact, IMVU is little more than a PUP that causes various problems on the affected computer. It is important to note that any supposed benefits or entertainment to be gained from IMVU are quickly undone by this PUP's various unwanted symptoms. The following are problems that are commonly associated with IMVU:
- Once installed, IMVU may make unwanted changes to your Web browser and computer settings, such as setting the IMVU website as your default homepage and search engine.
- IMVU may also add a Web browser toolbar to the affected computer's Web browsers.
- A common problem associated with IMVU is a drastic slowing down of the affected computer's Internet connection, usually due to the fact that IMVU may monitor your Web traffic and redirect it through its own servers or sponsored Web pages and advertisement platforms.
- Web browsers affected with IMVU may be redirected to various unwanted Web pages frequently.
- There are also numerous performance issues that may be associated with IMVU. Affected Web browser may frequently crash or freeze because of the presence of this PUP.
- One common complaint related to IMVU is that this PUP may cause the affected Web browser to display numerous pop-up windows or other forms or unwanted advertisements. These may prove to be quite disruptive, interfering with the computer user's activities and preventing the effective use of the affected Web browser.
URLs
IMVU may call the following URLs:
| oossautsid.com |
