Uninstall Qbit Mac Cleaner from a Mac
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is "Qbit Mac Cleaner"?
Qbit Mac Cleaner is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that supposedly fixes and cleans Mac computers. Developers offer similar tools such as a Cache Manager, Logs Manager, and Trash manager, Rogue App Uninstaller, Browsing History Cleaner, and so on.
This app is promoted using a deceptive, scam website. Furthermore, PUAs are often distributed by including them into the set-ups of other software. People who have Qbit Mac Cleaner installed on their computers are usually tricked into it.
Applications such as Qbit Mac Cleaner allow users to scan systems free of charge, however, to fix any of the 'detected issues', clean files, or use other features, they must activate the app by purchasing it. We do not recommend that you pay for any apps distributed using deceptive techniques.
Typically, these apps detect fake problems and give the impression that there are many issues/errors on the system. They deliver fake results, the main purpose of which is to trick people into paying for full versions/registrations. It is unknown whether Qbit Mac Cleaner is one of these rogue apps, however, most PUAs cannot be trusted.
Furthermore, PUAs are often installed together with other apps of this type. For example, browser hijackers and adware. This happens when developers bundle more than one app into the setups of other software. These additional unwanted apps usually gather data and feed users with intrusive ads.
They collect details such as users' IP addresses, entered search queries, geolocations, URLs of visited websites, and so on. Generally, developers send the data to other people (possibly cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue. Adware-type apps feed users with unwanted ads such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and so on.
Once clicked, these open dubious websites or execute scripts that download/install other PUAs that might be malicious.
| Name | Qbit Mac Cleaner potentially unwanted application |
| Supposed Functionality | System optimization, management of installed applications and other features |
| Threat Type | Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names (qmc_mtwsite.pkg) | Avast (MacOS:AMC-GG [PUP]), AVG (MacOS:AMC-GG [PUP]), DrWeb(Program.Mac.Unwanted.AMC.328), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/GT32SupportGeeks.V Potentially Unwanted), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Qbit Mac Cleaner is very similar to MacEntizer, Cleanup My Mac, Smart Mac Booster and many other apps of this type. Generally, they are presented as legitimate apps, however, they are promoted on deceptive web pages or by including them into the set-ups of other programs. Apps that are promoted in these ways should not be trusted.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
Qbit Mac Cleaner is promoted through a website from which the app can be downloaded, however, most unwanted apps are downloaded and installed through intrusive advertisements (that execute scripts) or when software developers use "bundling", a deceptive method used to trick people into downloading and installing PUAs by hiding them in "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings/options of the download or installation set-ups.
People who download and install programs without checking the set-ups often give permission for PUAs to be downloaded and installed.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Use trustworthy sources to download software, such as official pages and direct download links. Avoid using third party software downloaders/installers, torrent clients, eMule or other Peer-to-Peer networks. Check "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings of any download or installation setup, especially if the software is free.
Do not give permission for PUAs to be downloaded and installed. Avoid clicking intrusive ads - deceptive ads usually seem legitimate, however, if clicked they redirect to untrustworthy websites relating to gambling, pornography, adult dating, and so on.
If dubious web pages are opened regularly, or ads appear on any visited site, check installed plug-ins, add-ons and extensions on your browser and unwanted programs installed on your computer and remove all unwanted, suspicious entries (apps) immediately.
If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.
Screenshot of a website that is used to promote Qbit Mac Cleaner:
Deceptive website (apple.com-shield[.]live) encouraging visitors to install Qbit Mac Cleaner:
Screenshot of Qbit Mac Cleaner installer:
Pop-up displayed by Qbit Mac Cleaner:
Notifications by Qbit Mac Cleaner:
Appearance of Qbit Mac Cleaner app (GIF):
IMPORTANT NOTE! Qbit Mac Cleaner 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 "Qbit Mac Cleaner" entry. Select it, and click the "-" button to remove it.
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Quick menu:
- What is "Qbit Mac Cleaner"?
- 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 Qbit Mac Cleaner 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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