How to uninstall ProcessFresh adware

What is ProcessFresh?

ProcessFresh is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware. Software of this type displays advertisements. PUAs also gather information (usually browsing data). In most cases, people download and install adware (and other PUAs) inadvertently.

Users of software such as ProcessFresh are regularly served with advertisements. Typically, adware displays ads in the form of coupons, pop-ups, surveys, banners, etc. Generally, these conceal underlying content of visited websites and lead people who click them to other untrusted sites.

In some cases, the ads execute scripts to download and installation of unwanted, potentially malicious software. Furthermore, adware-type apps often collect details relating to users' browsing habits.

They target information such as addresses of visited pages, entered search queries, geolocations, IP addresses, and other browsing data, however, installed adware might also collect sensitive, personal information. Furthermore, adware developers tend to sell the data to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue in other ways.

Installed adware can cause problems relating to browsing safety, privacy, lead to unwanted downloads and installations and so on. It is possible that some users might also become victims of identity theft. Therefore, never download or install adware or other PUAs.

If ProcessFresh or other PUAs are already installed on the browser and/or operating system, remove them immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ProcessFresh
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AB [Trj]), BitDefender (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.Adload.5), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Didnarbois.A), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.g), Full List (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. ▼ 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.

ProcessFresh is virtually identical to other apps of this type including, for example, PanelStart, SystemSpot and CentralRush. Typically, these apps do not deliver any value or features and are designed only to help the developers to generate revenue by displaying advertisements and collecting information. Therefore, no adware should be downloaded or installed.

How did ProcessFresh install on my computer?

In most cases, people download and install adware and other PUAs unintentionally by clicking deceptive advertisements or when developers trick them using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". This method is often used to trick people into downloading/installing PUAs with other software that they wish to download/install intentionally.

Developers include PUAs into the download/installation set-ups of other programs and hide related information in settings such as "Custom" and "Advanced". People often allow potentially unwanted apps to be downloaded and installed through the set-ups when they leave these settings unchecked and unchanged.

Downloads and installations through deceptive ads happen when these ads execute certain scripts.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Do not download/install software or files through third party downloaders, installers, untrusted websites, Peer-to-Peer networks (e.g., torrent clients, eMule) or other such tools/channels. All files and programs should be downloaded from official websites and via direct links.

Do not finish downloads or installations without checking "Custom", "Advanced" and other settings available in the setup - dismiss any offers to download or install unwanted software. Do not click intrusive ads that are displayed on dubious websites (for example, on those relating to gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.).

These ads can open potentially malicious websites or cause unwanted downloads and installations. Remove any unwanted extensions, plug-ins and add-ons that are already installed on the browser immediately.

The same should be applied to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with ProcessFresh, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once ProcessFresh installation is complete:

ProcessFresh installation folder and files:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

ProcessFresh adware removal:

Remove ProcessFresh-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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