Jimeu.info ads: what it is and how to remove it
Jimeu.info is a website that can one day show up in front of you when browsing the web. Upon entry, it shows a misleading message which claims that malware was found on the system and that the security software license has expired.
Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Jimeu.info ads: summary
| Distribution | Third-party scam websites, ads, adware redirects |
|---|---|
| Damage | Loss of finances due to fake subscriptions; redirects to other malware-laden, scam websites; installation of potentially unwanted or malicious software |
| Name | Jimeu.info |
| Type | Scam, redirect, adware |
| Operation | Shows fake virus infection prompts by imitating security software scans |
| Symptoms | Redirects to suspicious websites that accommodate commercial or scam content; fake messages that offer to download malicious software; ads inserted into every visited website; unknown extension or program installed on the system; |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
|---|---|
| Evidence | 4 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Domains | jimeu.info |
| Ads shown as | Desktop notifications |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Firefox |
| Installed on the PC | Nothing; a browser notification permission only |
| First seen | 12 April 2022 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
Is Jimeu.info ads dangerous?
From our report of Apr 2022 · not reviewed since
Jimeu.info shows pop-up messages that impersonate legitimate vendors' security scans
Jimeu.info is a website that can one day show up in front of you when browsing the web.
Upon entry, it shows a misleading message which claims that malware was found on the system and that the security software license has expired. Users are then offered to download and install anti-malware in order to remove the alleged infections.
The scan and its results are all fake, so you should not interact with the scam.
It is important to note that, while the scan results might be fake, continuous redirects to phishing websites, altered browser settings or an increased number of encountered advertisements can be indicative of adware infection. Regardless if you have interacted with the scam site or not, we will explain how to remediate the situation correctly.
From our report of Apr 2022 · not reviewed since
Adware could be the main reason for browser redirects
You are likely to access a malicious website after clicking a link somewhere else.
Usually, these are the websites deemed untrustworthy - torrents, software cracks, gambling, X-rated, etc. Legitimate but hacked websites might also be the cause of such redirects. In some cases, you don't even have to click a fake link - you might get redirected automatically by a script embedded on the page.
In other cases, however, the reason why people encounter scams is due to adware, as this potentially unwanted software is often associated with insecure advertising networks. Misleading messages or fraudulent campaigns often result in higher engagement metrics, which is beneficial for the scam and adware authors in the end.
From our report of Apr 2022 · not reviewed since
How scammers profit from tricking users
There are all sorts of scam websites out there - technical support scams, for example, often play on users' emotions and try to make them scared.
Jimeu.info is a type of scam site that does not ask to call the fake technical support number, although its operational principles are relatively the same.
The main task of scammers is to convince users that their system has been infected with malware, which would automatically prompt them to remove it, avoiding the risks its presence brings. The key here is that the malware scan is actually fake, and all the detections are as well.
By downloading offered software, you might infect your system with malware or adware, which could cause you problems in the future. Remember that all messages claiming that your system is infected (even if well-known names or logos are used) are all fake and should be ignored, as only installed security applications can diagnose your PC correctly.
From our report of Apr 2022 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on Jimeu.info
- You should remove caches and other web data after the elimination of PUPs to prevent data tracking with the repair and maintenance tool.
- You can also repair damaged system components with it
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How to remove Jimeu.info ads
How to stop Jimeu.info notifications
Do this in every browser you use, and in every profile inside it: each keeps its own list of sites allowed to send notifications.
Nothing has to be uninstalled for the notifications themselves.
Which browser shows the ads?
Step 1: Remove jimeu.info from Chrome's notification list
Open More (the three dots) > Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications, or paste
chrome://settings/content/notificationsinto the address bar.Under Allowed to send notifications, open the menu next to
jimeu.infoand choose Remove or Block, and do the same for any other address you do not recognise.Next to Not allowed to send notifications, click Add and enter jimeu.info, so the site cannot ask again. The menus are the same in Chrome on Windows 11 and Windows 10, and each Chrome profile keeps its own list.
Chrome on Windows 11: Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications. Full procedure with screenshots: Stop website notifications and pop-ups
Step 1: Remove jimeu.info from Edge's notification list
Edge stores its own permission list, separate from Chrome's, and it is often the browser behind these pop-ups on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Site permissions > All permissions > Notifications, or paste
edge://settings/content/notifications. Removejimeu.infofrom Allowed, then add it under Not allowed to send notifications. Notifications that show the Edge logo come from this list.
Edge on Windows 11: Site permissions > All permissions > Notifications. Full procedure with screenshots: Stop website notifications and pop-ups
Step 1: Remove jimeu.info from Firefox's notification permissions
In Firefox the permission sits in Settings > Permissions and data > Notifications (in older versions Privacy & Security > Notifications > Settings). Select
jimeu.infoin the list, click Remove Website, and confirm with Save Changes.Firefox only shows these notifications while it is open, so if they stopped after closing Firefox, this is the browser to clean. The steps are the same on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Firefox on Windows 11: the Notification Permissions window. Full procedure with screenshots: Stop website notifications and pop-ups
Then, whichever browser you use
Step 2: Scan the PC if you downloaded anything from the ads
Most people who only saw the notifications can skip this step. If a notification or the page it opened made you download or run a file, delete the file and run a full scan, then a Microsoft Defender Offline scan.
In Windows 11 and Windows 10 open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, select Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) and click Scan now. The PC restarts and the scan takes about 15 minutes, so save your work first.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
More removal instructions
For programs installed on the PC and older browsers. Open the one you need.
Remediation steps
The fix depends on your actions taken upon encountering the Jimeu.info scam.
First of all, if you have provided your contact details (phone, email, etc.), expect to receive further phishing material via that communication method. You might be asked to provide more of your personal details or download and install malware on your system.
If you have downloaded software from the scam site, you should immediately perform a full system scan with , , or another legitimate antimalware. It is vital to update the security app to the latest version before doing so. Note that, even if you haven't installed any offered applications, we still recommend performing a full system scan to ensure that there's no aggressive adware on your system.
If you have installed browser extensions, you should click the "Extensions" button located on your browser (next to the Settings menu) and uninstall all the suspicious apps.
While moving apps into Trash is how you delete most normal applications, adware tends to create additional files for persistence. Thus, you should look for .plist and other files that could be related to the virus. If you are not sure, skip this step entirely.
To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:
Finally, you should also clean your browsers accordingly, as potentially unwanted applications are known to track various user data with the help of cookies even after PUP removal is performed. Alternatively, proceed with the following steps:
MS Edge (Chromium)
MS Edge (legacy)
Get rid of push notifications
Upon entry, the website asks you to enable push notifications. If you have done it (whether intentionally or not), you would soon see intrusive pop-ups showing up directly on your screen at particular time intervals. Just like with everything else, push notifications from Jimeu.info would be of poor quality - often push scams and misleading messages.
Push notifications can't be removed with security software, as they are a legitimate browser feature. What needs to be done in order to stop the unwanted activity is to block the website's address via the browser settings as explained below:
- Enter Control Panel into the Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
- From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
- Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
- If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
- Wait till the uninstallation process is complete and click OK.
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
- Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash)
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
- In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
- Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files.
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
- Click Menu and pick Options.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data, as well as Cached Web Content, and press Clear.
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Privacy & security.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select everything (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
- Click Safari > Clear History...
- From the drop-down menu under Clear, pick all history.
- Confirm with Clear History.
Stop browser notifications
Protect your privacy - employ a VPN
There are several ways how to make your online time more private - you can access an incognito tab.
However, there is no secret that even in this mode, you are tracked for advertising purposes. There is a way to add an extra layer of protection and create a completely anonymous web browsing practice with the help of VPN. This software reroutes traffic through different servers, thus leaving your IP address and geolocation in disguise.
Besides, it is based on a strict no-log policy, meaning that no data will be recorded, leaked, and available for both first and third parties. The combination of a secure web browser and VPN will let you browse the Internet without a feeling of being spied or targeted by criminals.
No backups? No problem. Use a data recovery tool
If you wonder how data loss can occur, you should not look any further for answers - human errors, malware attacks, hardware failures, power cuts, natural disasters, or even simple negligence.
In some cases, lost files are extremely important, and many straight out panic when such an unfortunate course of events happen. Due to this, you should always ensure that you prepare proper data backups on a regular basis.
If you were caught by surprise and did not have any backups to restore your files from, not everything is lost. is one of the leading file recovery solutions you can find on the market - it is likely to restore even lost emails or data located on an external device.
Questions about Jimeu.info ads
How do I stop notifications from jimeu.info?
Remove its permission in the browser. The bottom line of each notification names the browser, so open that browser's notification settings and look under Allowed. Remove jimeu.info and any other site you do not recognise.
In Chrome and Edge this is under the site settings for notifications; in Firefox it is under Settings, Permissions and data, Notifications. Do this in every browser profile, because each one keeps its own list.
Restart the browser and wait a few minutes. If a message still arrives, read its bottom line again: the sending address can differ from the site you remember, and that is the entry still left in the list.
The jimeu.info notification said my PC is infected. Is it true?
No. Notifications from jimeu.info are adverts written to look like system messages. A website cannot scan your files, so it has no way to know whether your PC is infected; it shows the same warning to everyone who allowed its notifications. Real Windows Security messages name Windows Security in the bottom line, not a browser and a website.
If you want to be sure, open Windows Security from the Start menu and run a quick scan there. Then remove jimeu.info from the browser's notification settings so the fake warnings stop arriving. Do not call any number or buy anything the notification or its page suggests.
What is Jimeu.info?
Jimeu.info is a push-notification spam site, a kind of adware. It earns money by showing desktop notifications, and each view, click or redirect pays whoever runs it. It is not something people usually choose; it arrives through a free download, a fake button or a misleading prompt.
Jimeu.info does not encrypt files or take control of Windows, but its ads are sold to anyone, including scam operators, so they can lead to fake virus warnings and unwanted downloads. The steps in this guide remove it from Windows and from each browser.
Why does jimeu.info keep showing up?
There are two possible reasons. If it appears as desktop notifications, a browser on this PC was given permission to receive them from jimeu.info, usually through a misleading prompt. That permission stays until you remove it in the browser's site settings.
If it appears as tabs or redirects, an ad on a site you visit is opening it, or an extension or program on the PC is. Test a private window: if jimeu.info never appears there, an extension is the likely cause. The plan above covers each case.
Do I have to change settings in every browser?
Only in the browsers that allowed jimeu.info, but checking all of them takes a minute and is worth it. We saw the notifications in Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Chrome and Edge keep their notification lists under site settings, and Firefox under Privacy & Security > Permissions.
Remove jimeu.info and any other unfamiliar site from each list, then turn off new notification requests if you do not need them. Remember that every browser profile has its own list, so a second profile can keep the messages coming after you clean the first.
Are the pop-ups I see really from Jimeu.info?
Compare them with the details in the table above. Jimeu.info produces desktop notifications, and the clearest sign of it is notifications from jimeu.info. Other adware looks similar, so check the name of the sending site at the bottom of a notification, the address in the tab that opened, or the newest entries on the extensions page.
If those match, this guide fits. If you see a different name, the same kind of steps apply, but remove the item you actually find rather than guessing.
Can I turn off the pop-ups in Windows settings instead?
You can hide them, but that is not the fix. In Windows 11, Settings > System > Notifications lets you switch off notifications for a whole browser, which silences the spam together with every useful notification from that browser.
The site keeps its permission and can still send messages when you switch them back on. It is better to remove the specific site in the browser's own notification settings and block new requests. That stops the messages at the source and leaves the rest of your notifications working.
I let a "support technician" from an ad connect to my PC. What should I do?
Act quickly but calmly. Disconnect the PC from the internet first, so the connection ends. Uninstall the remote access tool they asked you to install and check Installed apps for anything else added during the call.
Run a Microsoft Defender full scan and offline scan. From another device, change your e-mail and banking passwords and sign out of all sessions.
If you paid by card, bank transfer or gift card, contact your bank or the card issuer immediately, and report the scam to the police. Do not answer if they call back.
Can an adware pop-up infect my PC just by appearing?
No. A pop-up, a notification or a new tab is only a web page or a message. It cannot run programs on Windows by itself, provided the browser and Windows are up to date. Infection needs a step from you:
- running a downloaded file
- installing an extension
- giving a stranger remote access
That is why scam pages work so hard to make you click. Close such pages with the tab's X or by closing the browser, not with buttons inside the page, which may start a download.
Will Fortect remove Jimeu.info?
No program removes Jimeu.info itself, because there is nothing on the PC to remove: the notifications come through a permission saved in the browser, and only the browser's settings take it away, as the steps above show.
What Fortect can do is check the rest of Windows. Its free scan looks for malware, unwanted programs and damaged system files, which is useful if you clicked the ads, downloaded something from the pages they opened, or are not sure what else changed on the PC.
If the scan finds nothing and the notifications stopped after you removed the permission, this problem is solved. Use Microsoft Defender as a second opinion whenever you have downloaded files from pages like these.
Sources
- Imperva: Phishing attacks (read October 6, 2026)
- Wikipedia: Technical support scam (read October 6, 2026)
- Google Chrome Help: Use notifications to get alerts (no longer online) (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)
- Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Defender Offline (read October 6, 2026)