How to remove EdgeBegin adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is EdgeBegin?
The purpose of EdgeBegin is to display advertisements and promote a fake search engine (by hijacking a web browser). Also, EdgeBegin can read sensitive information from web browsers. In most cases, install apps like EdgeBegin unknowingly. Most of these apps are promoted and distributed using questionable (and deceptive) methods.
EdgeBegin adware in detail
EdgeBegin can display pop-ups, banners, coupons, or other ads designed to promote various scams, untrustworthy apps, shady websites asking to provide sensitive information, and so on. Moreover, ads generated by EdgeBegin can be designed to run certain scripts to cause unwanted downloads or installations.
Additionally, EdgeBegin can change the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to a fake search engine. Fake search engines usually generate misleading search results, redirect to untrustworthy websites, show results generated by other dubious search engines.
| Name | Ads by EdgeBegin |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), AVG (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Ikarus (PUA.Generic), 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. |
More about adware
EdgeBegin is an untrustworthy app designed to deliver ads and promote a fake search engine. Also, it can read credit card details, passwords, and other information. Its developers may misuse data accessed by EdgeBegin for malicious purposes. EdgeBegin is similar to PureAdvantage, MainOperation, ToolIndexer, and lots of other apps.
How did EdgeBegin install on my computer?
In many cases, adware is distributed using installers for other programs. It gets installed when users do not change "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings before installing those programs. This distribution method is known as bundling. In other cases, adware gets installed through shady ads, fake installers.
Advertisements install (or download) unwanted software when designed to run certain scripts, and users click on them. Fake installers usually get downloaded from deceptive, potentially malicious websites claiming that a computer is infected, installed software is outdated, etc.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Do not use unreliable sources (for example, unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, Peer-to-Peer networks) for downloading files/programs. Use only official pages and direct links for that. Also, do not click on ads that shady websites have on them. Download or install programs only when unwanted apps are no longer selected in downloaders or installers.
If your computer is already infected with EdgeBegin, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A pop-up that appears after the installation of EdgeBegin adware:
EdgeBegin installed on Safari:
EdgeBegin's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is EdgeBegin?
- STEP 1. Remove EdgeBegin related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove EdgeBegin ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove EdgeBegin adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove EdgeBegin ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove EdgeBegin adware using Combo Cleaner:
EdgeBegin adware removal:
Remove EdgeBegin-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 diminish the web browsing experience (by displaying ads concealing contents of visited websites), slow down a computer, invade privacy, and cause other problems.
What does adware do?
Adware generates advertisements. Apps like EdgeBegin have additional functionality: they hijack a web browser and collect information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware is used to promote various products, websites, and (or) services. Usually, the main source of income is affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove EdgeBegin adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate adware (including EdgeBegin). It is worth mentioning that it can be difficult to remove adware manually - some of the components belonging to adware may remain in the system even when adware itself is no longer installed/present. Therefore, it is recommended to eliminate adware using software like Combo Cleaner.
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