Global Updater

Global Updater is a program that is distributed alongside Iminent toolbars, which are promoted at iminent.com and other freeware websites. Global Updater is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), because it communicates with remote servers to find updates for the toolbar installed. Note that such programs may download some unreliable programs without the user’s permissions, so it is highly advisable to remove Global Updater from the computer.

Global Updater is installed as IMGUpdater.exe and can be found in the %COMMONPROGRAMFILES% directory. This single file of the program is signed by SIEN S.A. Moreover, the program starts itself as a service called GlobalUpdater.

If you are concerned about the presence of Global Updater, you have probably noticed that your browsers features a toolbar that offers you a variety of options and links to popular websites. If you want to remove Global Updater from the computer, you have to remove the Iminent toolbar you have. We urge you to remove the toolbar because the program may be monitoring you, i.e., collecting information about your online preferences, browser settings, etc. This type of information is collected for various purposes, mainly marketing and advertising.

If you do not remember installing the toolbar that has installed Global Updater, you should keep in mind that there are many websites distributing bundled software programs. This way of software distribution is very popular because it enables software distributors to earn money. It is highly advisable to pay close attention to every installation process and read the information provided by the installation wizard in order to get a chance to prevent questionable programs. However, not all software installers are user-friendly; some free programs may be installed without the user’s interference; hence, the operating system should be protected against malware and spyware.

When it comes to removal, you have two options. Below you will find instructions that will help you remove Global Updater. The truth is that you have to remove the unwanted toolbar in order to have Global Updater eliminated. Another option is automatic removal and we recommend that you rely on SpyHunter. This anti-malware program can easily remove Global Updater and, most important, safeguard the system against various threats, including browser hijackers, adware programs, rootkits, ransomware, malware, and other programs. In case you are determined to remove Global Updater manually, you should install a reputable scanner afterwards.

How to remove Global Updater

Windows Vista and Windows 7

1. Click Start.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Remove the Imminent program.

Windows XP

1. Click Start.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Uninstall the unwanted program.

Windows 8

1. Move the mouse pointer to the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Right-click.
3. Select Control Panel and click Uninstall a program.
4. Remove Global Updater.

Having removed the unwanted toolbar, you should implement a reputable scanner to make sure that both the toolbar and Global Updater are eliminated.