How to remove the ManagerDisplay adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of software is ManagerDisplay?
ManagerDisplay is adware that generates advertisements, hijacks a web browser (to promote a fake search engine), and collects information. A big part of software of this type is promoted and distributed using questionable, deceptive methods. It means that most adware gets downloaded and installed without users knowing about it.
ManagerDisplay in detail
ManagerDisplay displays annoying advertisements that may open various scams, phishing websites, download pages for shady software, and so on. Moreover, those ads can be designed to download (or even install) unwanted apps by running certain scripts.
This app also changes the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine. It changes the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to an address of a fake search engine. Plenty of fake search engines generate misleading results and (or) show results generated by other shady search engines.
| Name | Ads by ManagerDisplay |
| 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. |
More about ManagerDisplay
ManagerDisplay can read sensitive information from websites such as passwords, phone numbers, credit card details. Also, it can collect browsing history/track visited websites. A couple examples of apps similar to ManagerDisplay are ExplorerTransaction, DeployUpdater, ExpandedCollection.
How did ManagerDisplay install on my computer?
Adware is often distributed using downloaders and installers for other software (it is bundled with other software). Unwanted downloads and installation happen when users download and install software without changing "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings that downloaders and installers have.
In other cases, users download or install adware by clicking on ads designed to run certain scripts or through fake installers downloaded from deceptive websites.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Always use legitimate sources (such as official pages) for downloading applications and files. Do not click on advertisements appearing on dubious pages. Also, check downloaders and installers for unwanted applications (and deselect them) before downloading and installing programs.
If your computer is already infected with ManagerDisplay, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up that appears after the installation of ManagerDisplay:
ManagerDisplay adware installed on Safari:
ManagerDisplay's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is ManagerDisplay?
- STEP 1. Remove ManagerDisplay related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove ManagerDisplay ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove ManagerDisplay adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove ManagerDisplay ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove ManagerDisplay adware using Combo Cleaner:
ManagerDisplay adware removal:
Remove ManagerDisplay-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?
While adware is present, users may encounter problems related to online privacy, browsing safety. Also, adware can slow down a computer, diminish the web browsing experience (cover contents of visited pages).
What does adware do?
Adware feeds users with annoying advertisements. Apps like ManagerDisplay do more: they hijack a web browser and read sensitive information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most of them generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, services. Their main source of income usually is various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove ManagerDisplay adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate ManagerDisplay or other detected adware. Adware should be removed using specialized software like Combo Cleaner. When adware is eliminated manually, some of its components may remain in the system even after the removal.
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