How to uninstall ExpandedService adware

What is ExpandedService?

ExpandedService supposedly helps users to easily browse the web, however, this app is classified as adware. Adware-type programs enable developers to generate revenue by feeding regular users with unwanted ads. Furthermore, adware might also record user-system information.

In most cases, people download and install adware unintentionally and, for this reason, these apps are classed as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

Apps such as ExpandedService serve intrusive ads such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and others. If clicked, these often lead to untrustworthy, deceptive web pages or run scripts that download or install other unwanted applications.

Many adware-type apps collect details relating to users including, for example, IP addresses, URLs of visited pages, entered search queries, geolocations, etc.

Some of the data might contain sensitive information. Adware developers might share the details with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). To avoid problems relating to browsing safety, privacy, etc., uninstall ExpandedService and all other adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ExpandedService
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.
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.
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ExpandedService is similar to a number of other adware-type applications. Some examples are ForBrowser, CoverOpen, and WindowGroup. These apps are supposedly useful, however, they deliver no real value and are designed only to help developers to generate revenue. Do not trust any apps that are categorized as adware.

How did ExpandedService install on my computer?

Typically, people download and install unwanted apps unintentionally when they are included into the set-ups of other software. Information about additional downloads/installations is not properly disclosed and hidden in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings of download or installation set-ups.

Furthermore, many people do not check these settings, thereby allowing PUAs to be downloaded and installed with other programs. In other cases, unwanted downloads/installations happen through deceptive advertisements. When clicked, these run scripts designed to download and install potentially unwanted apps.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Do not download or install software using dubious web pages, third party downloaders, installers torrent clients, eMule (or other Peer-to-Peer networks), and so on. Download from official and trustworthy websites. Check all settings such as "Custom" and "Advanced" available in the set-ups and deselect offers to download or install additionally-included, unwanted programs.

Do not click intrusive ads or trust them, especially if they are displayed on dubious websites. For example, on web pages relating to gambling, adult dating, etc. If the browser continually causes unwanted redirects or displays ads, unwanted applications might be installed on it.

Remove all suspicious, unknown plug-ins, extensions, and add-ons from the web browser and suspicious programs from the operating system immediately. If your computer is already infected with ExpandedService, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once ExpandedService installation is complete:

Installation folder of ExpandedService adware:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove ExpandedService adware using Combo Cleaner:

ExpandedService adware removal:

Remove ExpandedService-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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