Iconomize also known as www1.iconomize.com, iconomize.com and www1:iconomize.com/redirect/facebook is classified as an adware application and browser redirect. The threat has been around for at least two years but has recently been revived. Affected users have been complaining on a number of security forums that they are facing difficulties getting rid of the Iconomize application. Once installed, Iconomize will start opening up Facebook as the computer is started without the user’s permission.
Why Do I Have Iconomize Installed on my PC?
What may have happened is the user unwillingly and unknowingly downloaded the annoying adware together with a freeware product. The method is dubbed bundling and even though it may seem shady, it is as legal as it can be. The user can avoid unwanted and potentially harmful downloads by opting for the custom installer and unchecking additional software.
Iconomize may also be available for download on legitimate web pages. The description of the application may appear useful to some users. It is promoted as a tool that provides shortcuts for websites. However, beware that Iconomize may turn out to be an intrusive ad-on.
Is Iconomize Dangerous?
Adware may not be classified as malicious, but it does bring certain risks. First of all, the user’s online activities may be monitored via the addition of tracking cookies. Personally identifiable information is usually collected and exploited.
PII consists of:
- Online surfing habits – browsing histories, search entries.
- Website credentials – usernames, passwords.
- Physical locations – IP addresses.
Iconomize is also reported to cause unwanted and annoying browser redirects. Numerous pop-up windows and banners may start interrupting the user’s browsing. Please note that clicking anything provided by Iconomize may redirect to unsafe pages.
Should I Remove Iconomize?
Due to the outcomes and risks described above, the removal of Iconomize adware is highly recommended. Security experts suggest running a full system scan with the help of a trustworthy AV tool so that all of its components are detected and deleted accordingly. Have a look at the step-by-step guide given below to rid the system of Iconomize redirect.
Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool.Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool / How to Uninstall SpyHunter
- Guide 1: How to Remove Iconomize from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Iconomize on Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Iconomize in Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Iconomize from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Iconomize from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Iconomize from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Iconomize from Internet Explorer.
- Guide 8: Disable Iconomize Push Notifications in Your Browsers.
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How to Remove Iconomize from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Iconomize





Step 2: Uninstall Iconomize and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Iconomize on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Iconomize there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Iconomize from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Iconomize and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Iconomize via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Iconomize files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Iconomize, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Iconomize from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Iconomize from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Iconomize from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Iconomize from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Iconomize will be removed.
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Eliminate Iconomize from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
Remove Push Notifications caused by Iconomize from Your Browsers.
Turn Off Push Notifications from Google Chrome
To disable any Push Notices from Google Chrome browser, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to Settings in Chrome.
Step 2: In Settings, select “Advanced Settings”:
Step 3: Click “Content Settings”:
Step 4: Open “Notifications”:
Step 5: Click the three dots and choose Block, Edit or Remove options:
Remove Push Notifications on Firefox
Step 1: Go to Firefox Options.
Step 2: Go to “Settings”, type “notifications” in the search bar and click "Settings":
Step 3: Click “Remove” on any site you wish notifications gone and click “Save Changes”
Stop Push Notifications on Opera
Step 1: In Opera, press ALT+P to go to Settings
Step 2: In Setting search, type “Content” to go to Content Settings.
Step 3: Open Notifications:
Step 4: Do the same as you did with Google Chrome (explained below):
Eliminate Push Notifications on Safari
Step 1: Open Safari Preferences.
Step 2: Choose the domain from where you like push pop-ups gone and change to "Deny" from "Allow".