Mac Tuneup Pro Unwanted Application (Mac)

What is "Mac Tuneup Pro"?

Mac Tuneup Pro (also known as Mac-TuneupPro, Mac Tuneup, or Mac-Tuneup-Pro) is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to optimize their Mac computers and enhance performance.

Judging on appearance alone, Mac Tuneup Pro may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this app using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".

Thus, it is likely to infiltrate computers without direct user permission. It is also promoted using deceptive messages that display fake errors and encourage users to download tools that will fix them. Therefore, Mac Tuneup Pro is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

Mac Tuneup Pro allows users to scan the system to find existing errors. In fact, Mac Tuneup Pro does this automatically on the first run. Note that the free version of Mac Tuneup Pro is not capable of fixing any errors. Therefore, victims are encouraged to purchase the 'full version' (pay for Mac Tuneup Pro activation).

Note, however, that many fake system optimization tools are promoted using the "bundling" method. These apps display fake scan results simply to trick users into purchasing so-called 'full versions' that deliver no real value. Once purchased, these apps merely clean the fake list and nothing more. They do not enhance system performance in any way.

Mac Tuneup Pro is also distributed the "bundling" method, and it is currently unknown whether this app can be trusted. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you uninstall this app and do not pay for the full version. In addition, "bundling" is often used to proliferate several unwanted applications at once.

Therefore, Mac Tuneup Pro may not be the only PUA that has infiltrated your computer. In most cases, criminals use this method to proliferate adware and browser hijackers. These apps deliver advertisements, cause redirects, and gather various information. As well as uninstalling Mac Tuneup Pro, you should remove other dubious applications/browser plug-ins as well.

Threat Summary:

Name	Mac Tuneup Pro potentially unwanted application
Threat Type	Mac malware, Mac virus
Symptoms	Your Mac became slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you get redirected to shady websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites, loss of private information.
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There are many applications that are identical to Mac Tuneup Pro. For example, My Mac Speedup, Cleanup My Mac, Advanced Mac Booster, etc. In fact, potentially unwanted applications are all very similar. By offering "useful features", these apps attempt to give the impression of legitimacy and trick users to install.

They often succeed. In fact, few PUAs provide the functions promised. Most are designed only to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than giving any real value for regular users, PUAs cause unwanted redirects, gather information, deliver advertisements, and promote in-app purchases.

How did Mac Tuneup Pro install on my computer?

Mac Tuneup Pro is free for anyone to download on its official website, however, as mentioned above, Mac Tuneup Pro is also distributed using the "bundling" method. Therefore, it is likely to infiltrate computers without users’ permission. Developers hide "bundled" apps within "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes.

These people are not honest enough to adequately disclose installation of these programs. Furthermore, many users rush these processes and skip steps - behavior that often leads to inadvertent installation of third party apps. Users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

As mentioned above, Mac Tuneup Pro is also distributed using rogue websites. These sites display pop-up windows stating that users' computers are damaged/infected and must be fixed immediately. Users are encouraged to immediately download software that will supposedly resolve all problems (in this case, Mac Tuneup Pro).

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious during the download/installation processes, and when browsing the internet. Carefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes using "Custom/Advanced" settings. Opt-out of additionally-included programs and do not accept offers to download/install them.

We strongly advise you to download software from official sources only, using direct download links. Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps, and thus these tools should never be used.

Unwanted apps are also distributed using intrusive advertisements, most of which seem legitimate, however, they often redirect to dubious sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, survey, etc.) These ads are often delivered by adware-type apps.

If you encounter these ads or redirects, immediately remove all suspicious applications/browser plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of Mac Tuneup Pro application (GIF):

Screenshot of Mac Tuneup Pro application:

Fake error website promoting Mac Tuneup Pro:

Official Mac Tuneup Pro installer setup:

IMPORTANT NOTE! Mac Tuneup Pro adds itself to the list of applications that automatically run upon each user log in. Therefore, before commencing, perform these steps:

• Go to System Preferences -> Users & Groups. 
• Click your account (also known as Current User).
• Click Login Items.
• Look for a "Mac Tuneup Pro", "Mac-TuneupPro" or "Mac Tuneup" entry.  Select it, and click the "-" button to remove it.

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Quick menu:

• What is "Mac Tuneup Pro"?
• STEP 1. Remove PUA related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove Mac Tuneup Pro unwanted application using Combo Cleaner:

Potentially unwanted applications removal:

Remove potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select "Applications". In the applications folder, look for "MPlayerX","NicePlayer", or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.

Remove adware-related files and folders

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

In the "LaunchDaemons" folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example "com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist", "com.myppes.net-preferences.plist", "com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist", "com.avickUpd.plist", etc., and move them to the Trash.

Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps correctly, your Mac should be clean of infections. To ensure your system is not infected, run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file, double click combocleaner.dmg installer. In the opened window, drag and drop the Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates its virus definition database and click the "Start Combo Scan" button.

Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays "no threats found" - this means that you can continue with the removal guide; otherwise, it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.

After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

Remove malicious extensions from Internet browsers

Remove malicious Safari extensions:

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

In the preferences window, select "Extensions" and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the "Uninstall" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for regular browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) and select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

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