MirageISO virus. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
MirageISO software earns money for its developer
MirageISO virus operates as a program which is supposed to assist users mounting ISO files. At first glance, this tool may seem handy, especially if you need to mount such type of files often. However, the problem is that the program connects to a remote website[1] and downloads files which, therefore, meddles with the browsing traffic.
As a result, you will be directed to shopping sites which include pay-per-click[2] technology. The more users visit the pages, the more money the developer earns. However, a user does not benefit in any way.
In fact, such interference with browsing sessions might only make the browser as well as the PC more vulnerable to virtual infections. Make a rush to remove MirageISO. If you are having difficulties doing so, entrust the procedure to Reimage or Plumbytes Anti-MalwareMalwarebytes Malwarebytes.
Such programs should not reside on a system. First of all, even if they perform its promoted function, its side-effects might significantly outweigh the latter. The fact that MirageISO connects to external sites enforces suspicions that it can download malicious files as well.
Its tendency to direct to sponsored domains does not leave a positive impression either. You might be exposed to virtual threats. Therefore, it is high time your performed MirageISO removal.
Dubious promotion technique
Another significant negative aspect of this PUP is its transmission technique. It is promoted as an optional software to freeware. Since users tend to skip the installation instructions, they fail to notice the optional programs. As a result, hitting the “Install” button only accelerates the so-called “MirageISO hijack.”
The program mainly spreads using this method. It is unlikely that you will see MirageISO ads on any site. In overall, think twice before downloading any program. Opt for “Custom” mode to spot add-ons. Remove the checkmarks from them and proceed further.


Click 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').

If you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.

Right click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'

Cick 'Go' and select 'Applications'

Click on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'

Click on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'

Right click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'

Delete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changes

Go to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button again

Go to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'

Select 'Clear' button

Open the start menu and select 'Task Manager'

Right-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'

Select 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show up

Find Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'

Go to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'

Find Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'

Copy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'

Click on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'

Select 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of them

Click on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'

Click on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of times

Click on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'

Look for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin icon

When in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'

Click 'X' to remove malicious URLs

When in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on it

Click on 'Reset' button to complete your removal

Click on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'

Go to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-ons

Click on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'

Select all options and click on 'Reset' button
Uninstall MirageISO completely
You can delete the program manually via the Control Panel or Apps and Features. Ensure that no files remain. Run the scan with malware elimination software. It can also below you remove MirageISO virus. In addition, it would be useful to check whether it did not leave any registry entries.
Click on Windows+R, type regedit and click Enter. Once the program opens, opt for Edit section and choose to Find next option. Type the name of the program. If it finds any files, delete them. If you cannot uninstall the program manually, launch Task Manager, find mirageISO.exe and end the task.
After completing manual MirageISO removal, scan the device again. Not only English but users of other countries, for instance, Denmark[3], should be wary of this rogue program.
You can remove virus damage automatically with a help of one of these programs: Reimage, Malwarebytes MalwarebytesCombo Cleaner, Plumbytes Anti-MalwareMalwarebytes Malwarebytes. We recommend these applications because they detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.
To remove MirageISO virus, follow these steps:
Erase MirageISO from Windows systems
After uninstalling MIrageISO, scan the system and once again and check Registry Editor.
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Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
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If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.
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Uninstall MirageISO and related programs
Here, look for MirageISO or any other recently installed suspicious programs. -
Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.
Delete MirageISO from Mac OS X system
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If you are using OS X, click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications.
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Wait until you see Applications folder and look for MirageISO or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.
Uninstall MirageISO from Internet Explorer (IE)
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Remove dangerous add-ons
Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top right corner of the browser and choose Manage Add-ons. -
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for MirageISO and other suspicious plugins. Disable these entries by clicking Disable:
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Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Click on the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of the browser and select Internet Options. Stay in General tab. -
Here, remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Click Apply to save changes.
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Reset Internet Explorer
Click on the gear icon (menu) again and select Internet options. Go to Advanced tab. - Here, select Reset.
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When in the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset again to complete MirageISO removal.
Remove MirageISO virus from Microsoft Edge
Reset Microsoft Edge settings (Method 1):
- Launch Microsoft Edge app and click More (three dots at the top right corner of the screen).
- Click Settings to open more options.
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Once Settings window shows up, click Choose what to clear button under Clear browsing data option.
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Here, select all what you want to remove and click Clear.
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Now you should right-click on the Start button (Windows logo). Here, select Task Manager.
- When in Processes tab, search for Microsoft Edge.
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Right-click on it and choose Go to details option. If can’t see Go to details option, click More details and repeat previous steps.
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When Details tab shows up, find every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right click on each of them and select End Task to end these entries.
Resetting Microsoft Edge browser (Method 2):
If Method 1 failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method.
- Note: you need to backup your data before using this method.
- Find this folder on your computer:
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
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Select every entry which is saved on it and right click with your mouse. Then Delete option.
- Click the Start button (Windows logo) and type in window power in Search my stuff line.
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Right-click the Windows PowerShell entry and choose Run as administrator.
- Once Administrator: Windows PowerShell window shows up, paste this command line after PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}
Once these steps are finished, MirageISO should be removed from your Microsoft Edge browser.
WindowsMac OS XInternet ExplorerMicrosoft EdgeFirefoxGoogle ChromeSafariGet rid of MirageISO from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Add-ons → Extensions. -
Here, select MirageISO and other questionable plugins. Click Remove to delete these entries.
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Reset Mozilla Firefox
Click on the Firefox menu on the top left and click on the question mark. Here, choose Troubleshooting Information. -
Now you will see Reset Firefox to its default state message with Reset Firefox button. Click this button for several times and complete MirageISO removal.
Eliminate MirageISO from Google Chrome
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Delete malicious plugins
Open Google Chrome, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Tools → Extensions. -
Here, select MirageISO and other malicious plugins and select trash icon to delete these entries.
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Click on menu icon again and choose Settings → Manage Search engines under the Search section.
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When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search sites. You should leave only Google or your preferred domain name.
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Reset Google Chrome
Click on menu icon on the top right of your Google Chrome and select Settings. -
Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Reset browser settings.
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Click Reset to confirm this action and complete MirageISO removal.
Erase MirageISO from Safari
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences. -
Here, select Extensions and look for MirageISO or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.
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Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari.... -
Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete MirageISO removal process.
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References
- ^ Lucia Danes. Cyber villains corrupted CCleaner 5.33 version. 2-spyware. News, reviews and malware elimination guides.
- ^ Kate Gainer. Pay-Per-Click Debate Catches StubHub in the Crossfire. TicketNews. The source for Ticketing News and Information.
- ^ Eliminate computer threats. Udenvirus. Security and spyware news in Danish.