How to eliminate the DeployService adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is DeployService adware?
DeployService is the name of an application that has two purposes: to display advertisements and hijack web browsers. It hijacks browsers to promote a fake search engine. Most users download and install adware/browser hijackers inadvertently. For this reason, DeployService falls into the category of potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
DeployService adware in detail
DeployService displays annoying advertisements (pop-ups, banners, coupons, or other ads). Those ads could be designed to open websites encouraging users to download and install potentially malicious apps. Also, those ads could open pages asking to provide sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, social security numbers.
Additionally, DeployService replaces the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page with a fake search engine and prevents users from undoing these changes. Fake search engines cannot be trusted - they can generate misleading results (promote shady pages) or show results generated by other untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by DeployService |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.13), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.j), 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
Adware is a type of unwanted software that generates advertisements and can be used to promote fake search engines and collect various data. More adware examples are HdTrack, BoostSign, and LatestExtended. Most users install (and download) adware unintentionally.
How did DeployService install on my computer?
Adware is distributed through downloaders or installers for other programs as optional downloads or installations. They can be deselected in "Custom", "Manual", "Advanced", or other settings that those downloaders or installers have. Not all users know that.
Also, PUAs are distributed through fake installers (for example, a fake Adobe Flash Player installer) or advertisements. In the second case, users download or install PUAs by clicking on ads designed to execute specific scripts.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Applications and files should be downloaded from official websites and via direct links. Other sources can be used to distribute unwanted, malicious software. Downloaders and installers with settings like "Custom", "Manual", "Advanced" should be checked for optional downloads or installations.
Advertisements that appear on dubious, questionable pages should not be clicked. Those ads can open more untrustworthy pages or cause unwanted downloads, installations. If your computer is already infected with DeployService, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A pop-up window that appears once the installation of DeployService is finished:
Screenshot of the DeployService's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is DeployService?
- STEP 1. Remove DeployService related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove DeployService ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove DeployService adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove DeployService ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove DeployService adware using Combo Cleaner:
DeployService adware removal:
Remove DeployService-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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Adware can affect computer performance, web browsing experience and cause problems with browsing safety, online privacy.
What does adware do?
The purpose of adware is mainly to generate revenue for its developer by displaying advertisements. However, software or this type can be designed to collect various data and force users to visit questionable pages.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They make money by promoting various web pages, products, services, and so on. Most of them use various affiliate programs to achieve their goals.
Will Combo Cleaner remove DeployService adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate DeployService or any other detected adware-type applications. Manual removal does not always work: sometimes, various file leftovers (software components) leave even when the software itself is deleted. Therefore, it is recommended to eliminate adware or other unwanted software using specialized tools.
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