How to remove ViewsAdjustable adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is ViewsAdjustable?
We have discovered the ViewsAdjustable while checking the samples submitted to VirusTotal. While this application was installed on our computer, it displayed unwanted advertisements. Thus, our team has concluded that ViewsAdjustable is an advertising-supported app (numerous security vendors on VirusTotal also flagged it as adware).
ViewsAdjustable adware in detail
ViewsAdjustable is adware that generates pop-ups, coupons, banners, and (or) other types of advertisements. Our team has tested plenty of apps similar to ViewsAdjustable and learned that they can promote shady apps, deceptive websites, various scams, etc. Sometimes, those ads can run certain scripts and download or even install unwanted apps.
In some cases, apps like ViewsAdjustable hijack a web browser (by changing its settings) to promote a fake search engine. Either way, ViewsAdjustable and other apps of this type should never be installed on the operating system. A removal guide for adware is provided below.
| Name | Ads by ViewsAdjustable |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.25444), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Symantec (OSX.Trojan.Gen), 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
Advertising-supported applications can be designed to gather browsing-related and other information (such as credit card details, passwords). What is worse, their developers can misuse that information for malicious purposes. Examples of apps similar to ViewsAdjustable are AdjustableControl, TaskSample, UpdaterWebPageEducate.
How did ViewsAdjustable install on my computer?
The most common ways to get adware installed on the operating system (or a browser) are to click on deceptive advertisements and use fake installers downloaded from untrustworthy websites. It is also common for adware to be bundled with other software (to be induced in downloaders/installers for other programs).
Adware gets installed alongside other software when users finish installations without changing "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings available in installers. Those settings can be used to deselect unwanted applications.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Do not click on advertisements displayed by untrustworthy websites. Avoid downloading files and apps from dubious pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, etc. Always use official pages and direct links for downloading them. Deselect unwanted offers before downloading and installing software bundled with adware or other apps.
If your computer is already infected with ViewsAdjustable, 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 ViewsAdjustable adware:
ViewsAdjustable's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is ViewsAdjustable?
- STEP 1. Remove ViewsAdjustable related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove ViewsAdjustable ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove ViewsAdjustable adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove ViewsAdjustable ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove ViewsAdjustable adware using Combo Cleaner:
ViewsAdjustable adware removal:
Remove ViewsAdjustable-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?
Our team has tested lots of adware-type applications and concluded that the most common issues with them are diminished web browsing experience and decreased computer performance. Another possible issue with adware can be invaded privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware generates intrusive/annoying advertisements (such as pop-ups, banners, coupons, etc.).
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They use adware to promote various web pages, products, services, etc. In most cases, the biggest part of income is generated through various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove ViewsAdjustable adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and get rid of adware. It will remove it completely (without leaving any files or other components). It can be difficult to remove adware manually - files belonging to adware remain in the system even after the removal. Thus, it is recommended to use software like Combo Cleaner for adware removal.
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