How to remove OptionPreview adware

What kind of application is OptionPreview?

OptionPreview generates advertisements and changes the web browser's settings (to promote a fake search engine). It has the qualities of adware and a browser-hijacking application. OptionPreview and similar apps usually are promoted (and distributed) using scare tactics or other deceptive methods.

OptionPreview adware in detail

OptionPreview displays advertisements used to promote various scams, shady websites asking for personal information, questionable apps, etc. Moreover, clicking on those ads can cause unwanted downloads or even installations.

OptionPreview hijacks a web browser by changing the default search engine, homepage, and new page to a fake search engine. That fake search engine can promote untrustworthy pages (generate misleading results and redirect users to dubious pages) and show results generated by other untrustworthy search engines.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by OptionPreview
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
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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More about adware

Adware developers may use it to collect information: plenty of apps like OptionPreview can access passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive data. What is worse, collected data can be misused for malicious purposes. Examples of apps similar to OptionPreview are OffersPrimary, ActiveCoordinator, AllianceInstallations.

How did OptionPreview install on my computer?

In most cases, adware infiltrates the operating system through deceptive advertisements, fake installers, or installers for software bundled with adware. Advertisements can download or install adware only when designed to run certain scripts (and users click on those ads).

Installers used to distribute adware have "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings (or ticked checkboxes). Adware gets installed when users do not change those settings before installing other software.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download applications (and files) from trustworthy sources such as official pages, legitimate platforms. Do not use unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, and similar sources as tools to download software. Check downloaders/installers for optional downloads/installations deselect unwanted apps before downloading/installing apps.

Also, do not click on advertisements appearing on torrent sites, adult dating pages, and similar sites. If your computer is already infected with OptionPreview, 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 OptionPreview adware:

OptionPreview's Contents folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove OptionPreview adware using Combo Cleaner:

OptionPreview adware removal:

Remove OptionPreview-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 installed, adware can be diminishing web browsing experience, slowing down a computer, invading privacy, and causing other problems.

What does adware do?

In most cases, adware generates intrusive advertisements. Also, adware-type apps can promote fake search engines and collect various information.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Most of their revenue is generated by using affiliate programs and promoting various products, websites, services.

Will Combo Cleaner remove OptionPreview adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will eliminate any adware-type applications installed on the operating system, web browsers. It will not leave any files belonging to adware in the system, which often happens when adware is removed manually.

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