How to uninstall the IndexerProject adware from your operating system?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is IndexerProject?
IndexerProject is a piece of rogue software categorized as adware. It also has browser hijacker qualities.
Following successful installation, this app runs intrusive advert campaigns and promotes fake search engines (through modifications to browser settings). Additionally, IndexerProject has data tracking abilities.
Most adware-types and browser hijackers are installed inadvertently; hence, they are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).
IndexerProject adware in detail
Adware enables the placement of pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, and other intrusive advertisements - on any visited website and/or different interfaces. The displayed ads are more than just a minor nuisance; they seriously cripple the browsing experience and endanger device/user safety.
Intrusive adverts overlay webpage content and slow down the browsing speed. Furthermore, they promote sale-oriented, rogue, untrustworthy, deceptive/scam, and malicious sites.
Some of these advertisements can infiltrate software (e.g., PUAs) into devices - when they are triggered (by being clicked on).
Browser hijackers reassign browsers' homepage, new tab/window, and default search engine URLs - to fake web searcher addresses. Hence, with such a piece of software installed: new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar - redirect to the promoted search engine.
Illegitimate web searchers are rarely able to provide search results, so they redirect to (or cause redirection chains ending with) Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other genuine ones.
Browser hijackers can undo any changes users try to make to their browsers, and/or they restrict access to the browser's settings outright. Therefore, restoring a hijacked browser is impossible without removing the software affecting it.
IndexerProject can track data, which is typical of adware and browser hijackers. Targeted data includes: browsing and search engine histories, IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, finance-related information, and so on.
The collected data is then monetized by being shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals). In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
Therefore, it is strongly advised to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.
| Name | Ads by IndexerProject |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.Generic.22694), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.F), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.h), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| Additional Information | This application belongs to Adload malware family. |
| 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. |
Adware in general
FlexibleSearch, SearchConsole, WebSearchStride, TypeInitiator, and FileDisplay are some examples of apps within the adware category.
This software typically appears legitimate and offers various "handy" functionalities. However, the features seldom work as advertised, and in most cases - they do not work at all.
In fact, practically all PUAs use fake functions to lure users into download/installation and/or purchase. The sole purpose of unwanted apps is to generate revenue for the developers; hence, functionality and user safety are irrelevant. PUAs are designed to deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects, and collect private data.
How did IndexerProject install on my computer?
PUAs are distributed via downloaders/installers of other programs. This deceptive marketing method of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, skipped steps, used pre-set options, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system.
Intrusive advertisements are used to proliferate PUAs as well. Once clicked on, the ads can execute scripts to make stealthy downloads/installations. Some PUAs have "official" promotional/download sites.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is recommended to research software before download/installation and/or purchase. Additionally, all downloads must be performed from official and verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and free-file hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer bundled and/or harmful content.
When downloading/installing, it is important to read terms, study all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, and so forth.
Intrusive adverts appear ordinary and innocuous; however, they redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, etc.).
In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the system must be inspected and all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed from it without delay. If your computer is already infected with IndexerProject, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed once IndexerProject adware's installation is over:
IndexerProject adware's installation folder:
IndexerProject adware installed onto the Safari browser:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is IndexerProject?
- STEP 1. Remove IndexerProject related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove IndexerProject ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove IndexerProject adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove IndexerProject ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove IndexerProject adware using Combo Cleaner:
IndexerProject adware removal:
Remove IndexerProject-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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