Uninstall TechNetSearch adware

What is TechNetSearch?

TechNetSearch supposedly improves the browsing experience, however, this app causes unwanted redirects - it forces users to visit suspicious addresses (URLs) and then simply provides search results generated by Google. Apps of this type often promote other (legitimate) search engines such as Yahoo or Bing by causing redirects to them.

Since TechNetSearch is an adware-type app, it is likely to serve users with unwanted ads and record information relating to browsing activity.

When TechNetSearch users enter a search query into their browsers, this app opens a dubious address first and only then provides search results. I.e., this app causes unwanted redirects. Furthermore, apps such as TechNetSearch also cause redirects to official search engines such as search.yahoo.com or bing.com.

TechNetSearch is also categorized as adware - these apps have one main purpose: to display ads that include coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc. Clicking them can lead to other dubious websites. In some cases, they execute scripts that cause unwanted downloads and installations.

In some cases, adware-type apps collect data such as geolocations, URLs of visited pages, entered search queries, IP addresses, and so on.

Developers share the information with third parties who misuse it to generate revenue. Some of these third parties might include cyber criminals. Therefore, we recommend that you uninstall TechNetSearch and other apps of this type from your browser and computer immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by TechNetSearch
Threat Type	Mac malware, Mac virus
Symptoms	Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites.
Detection Names (TechNetSearch.app.zip)	Ikarus (PUA.OSX.Adware), Full list of detections (VirusTotal).
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. ▼ Download Combo Cleaner for Mac To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. Limited seven days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of PCRisk.com read more.

TechNetSearch is one of many apps by the developers of SimpleProExtension, Top Results, and MatchKnowledge. All cause unwanted redirects and are classified as adware. These apps can lead to unwanted installations, problems with browsing safety and privacy, etc. To avoid these issues, we recommend that you uninstall TechNetSearch immediately.

How did TechNetSearch install on my computer?

TechNetSearch might be advertised on a supposedly 'official website', however, people often download and install these applications inadvertently. Developers distribute potentially unwanted apps using deception - by bundling them into various download/installation set-ups of other software.

They hide them in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar parts of the set-ups and fail to disclose this information. The easiest way to be tricked into downloading/installing PUAs is to leave set-up options unchanged, however, clicking intrusive ads can also cause unwanted downloads and installations.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download all software using official and trustworthy websites, and avoid using third party downloaders, torrent clients, eMule or other Peer-to-Peer networks and other dubious channels. Check "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings that are available in the download or installation set-ups.

Dismiss offers to download or install unwanted software/applications and only them finish the setup. Avoid clicking advertisements, especially if they are displayed on untrustworthy, unofficial web pages. These can cause redirects to untrustworthy/potentially malicious websites or unwanted downloads/installations.

If you experience unwanted redirects or ads, check the browser for installed unwanted applications (extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons) and remove them. The same applies to programs installed on the computer. If your computer is already infected with TechNetSearch, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once TechNetSearch installation is over:

TechNetSearch installation folder:

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Quick menu:

• What is TechNetSearch?
• STEP 1. Remove TechNetSearch related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove TechNetSearch ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove TechNetSearch adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove TechNetSearch ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove TechNetSearch adware using Combo Cleaner:

TechNetSearch adware removal:

Remove TechNetSearch-related 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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