How to remove OutputData from browsers and operating systems

What is OutputData?

OutputData is one of many adware-type apps that supposedly allow users to browse the web more efficiently. Unfortunately, most of these apps are useless and designed to serve advertisements. Additionally, OutputData operates as an information tracking tool - it collects details relating to users.

Since many people download and install apps of this type unintentionally, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

Typically, adware serves pop-up ads, banners, and displays various coupons, surveys, etc. Do not click these ads, since they can redirect to untrustworthy websites used to advertise dubious software. When clicked, they might run scripts that download and/or install unwanted software.

Furthermore, installed adware might record browsing-related details including IP addresses, URLs of visited websites, entered search queries, geolocations, etc. PUAs often record sensitive, personal details. Developers share the information with third parties (cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.

Therefore, do not use OutputData or other adware. If adware is installed on the operating system or browser, remove it immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by OutputData
Threat Type	Adware, 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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Other apps similar to OutputData include MetroPremium, IdeaShared, and DynamicPanel. Tthese are just some examples from many. Generally, these apps do not operate as advertised. Most help developers to generate revenue by gathering data and displaying ads - they provide no value for regular users.

How did OutputData install on my computer?

Potentially unwanted apps can be downloaded from their official websites, however, most are distributed through the set-ups of other programs. This is done to trick people into downloading and/or installing unwanted apps together with regular software.

Typically, information about these additionally-included apps is hidden in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings of the set-ups. This distribution method is known as "bundling". It works when people download and install programs without checking or changing settings available in the set-ups.

Additionally, download and installation of PUAs is caused through intrusive ads: if clicked, some run scripts that download and/install unwanted software.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Do not download software via third party downloaders, using torrent clients, eMule (or other Peer-to-Peer networks), untrustworthy/unofficial websites, and so on. The only safe way to download it is to use official websites. Avoid third party installers.

Do not leave "Custom", "Advanced" or other similar settings of download/installation setups unchecked. Dismiss offers to install/download additional apps before completing the process. If clicked, some ads cause unwanted downloads/installations and often redirect people to untrustworthy websites.

Therefore, do not trust intrusive ads, especially if displayed on dubious web pages. Remove any suspicious, unwanted, or unknown apps (plug-ins, add-ons, extensions) installed on the browser and programs on the computer.

If your computer is already infected with OutputData, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once OutputData installation is complete:

Installation folder of OutputData adware:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove OutputData adware using Combo Cleaner:

OutputData adware removal:

Remove OutputData-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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