How to remove TypeValue adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of software is TypeValue?
Our team has discovered the TypeValue application while inspecting various shady websites encouraging to download fake updates for the installed software. After examining TypeValue, we found that it displays advertisements and hijacks a web browser. Thus, this application can be categorized as adware and a browser hijacker.
TypeValue adware in detail
Once we had installed the TypeValue app, we noticed that it had modified the address of a default search engine, homepage, and new tab page - it hijacked a web browser to promote a fake search engine. TypeValue also started to display unwanted advertisements (such as pop-ups, banners, coupons) covering the contents of visited websites.
Fake search engines promoted by apps like TypeValue usually generate misleading results, show results generated by shady (or legitimate) search engines, and (or) redirect users to questionable pages. Advertisements generated by such apps open various scams and other dubious pages, promote questionable apps.
| Name | Ads by TypeValue |
| 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. |
| 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
We have analyzed numerous adware-type applications (many of them are very similar to TypeValue) and learned that sometimes they could access sensitive information. It is not safe to have such apps installed because data gathered by them can be misused for malicious purposes. More adware examples are NetworkBeta, ProjectSource, InitiatorIntegrate.
How did TypeValue install on my computer?
Most of the adware-type apps that we have discovered are distributed using deceptive websites (for example, download pages for fake installers/updaters), downloaders, and installers for other programs. In the second case, adware is distributed by including it as an optional download or installation.
Users cause unwanted downloads or installations when they do not deselect unwanted apps (change "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings) before downloading or installing software bundled with adware.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Do not use questionable sources such as unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, Peer-to-Peer networks, etc., to download software and files. Always use legitimate (official) pages and direct download links for that. Do not click on ads appearing on torrent sites, adult pages, and other sites of this kind.
Deselect unwanted downloads and installations (using settings available in downloaders and installers) before downloading and installing programs. If your computer is already infected with TypeValue, 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 TypeValue adware:
TypeValue's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is TypeValue?
- STEP 1. Remove TypeValue related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove TypeValue ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove TypeValue adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove TypeValue ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove TypeValue adware using Combo Cleaner:
TypeValue adware removal:
Remove TypeValue-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?
Typically, adware users encounter issues such as diminished web browsing experience, invaded privacy, decreased computer performance.
What does adware do?
Adware displays advertisements. Additionally, it can be designed to promote a fake search engine (hijack a web browser by changing its settings), collect information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Usually, adware is monetized by promoting various products, websites, services. Its developers use mainly affiliate programs to monetize it.
Will Combo Cleaner remove TypeValue adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate all detected adware. It will remove it without leaving any leftovers in the system (which often happens when adware is removed manually).
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