How to remove EdgeManagement adware?

What is EdgeManagement adware?

EdgeManagement is designed to generate advertisements and change web browser settings to promote a fake search engine. It has the qualities of adware and a browser hijacker. Typically, apps like EdgeManagement are distributed using questionable, deceptive methods. Thus, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

EdgeManagement adware in detail

EdgeManagement shows advertisements in pop-ups, banners, coupons, or other forms. Either way, its advertisements should not be clicked. They might open websites designed to trick visitors into providing personal information (like credit card details), installing unwanted software, etc. Also, those ads might cause unwanted downloads or even installations.

Moreover, EdgeManagement changes web browser settings such as default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to a fake search engine (its address). Fake search engines cannot be trusted - their results could include links to untrustworthy pages, or they could show results generated by other dubious search engines.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by EdgeManagement
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.24267), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Fortinet (Adware/Synataeb!OSX), 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.
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EdgeManagement in general

EdgeManagement displays annoying ads and forces users to browse the Internet with a fake search engine. Additionally, this app might be designed to collect various data. EdgeManagement is similar to BoostSign, LatestExtended, KeyData, and lots of other applications.

How did EdgeManagement install on my computer?

Adware and other PUAs usually are distributed through downloaders and installers for other programs, advertisements, fake installers. Downloaders and installers used to distribute them have "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings. Users download or install PUAs together with other programs when they do not change those settings.

Advertisements used to distribute PUAs do not download or install PUAs unless users click them. Those ads cause that by running certain scripts. Fake installers can look very similar to the installers for legitimate programs, updates. They are promoted on untrustworthy, deceptive websites.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download applications (and files) from legitimate, official web pages. Other sources can be used to distribute questionable, potentially malicious software. Avoid clicking advertisements that appear on dubious pages. Do not download or install programs without deselecting undesired optional downloads or installations.

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

Pop-up that appears after the installation:

EdgeManagement's Contents folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove EdgeManagement adware using Combo Cleaner:

EdgeManagement adware removal:

Remove EdgeManagement-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. It also can cause problems related to online privacy, browsing safety.

What does adware do?

Adware displays various advertisements. Additionally, it can be designed to collect various information and promote untrustworthy search engines.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

In most cases, they use affiliate programs to promote various services, products, web pages, etc. Although, they can use other channels to generate revenue.

Will Combo Cleaner remove EdgeManagement adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and eliminate EdgeManagement or other detected adware. It is recommended to eliminate adware using specialized software. Pretty often, users who remove adware manually do not delete it - some of the adware components remain present and running.

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