How to remove OriginInput adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is OriginInput?
Our team has discovered the OriginInput while examining shady websites that display deceptive content to trick visitors into downloading questionable applications. After installation, OriginInput started to display unwanted advertisements. Thus, we have concluded that OriginInput is typical adware.
OriginInput adware in detail
Our team has tested numerous advertising-supported applications and learned that most of them display pop-ups, banners, coupons, etc. The same applies to OriginInput. Typically, clicking those ads opens shady websites (for example, various scam websites, download sites for dubious applications).
It is worth mentioning that apps like OriginInput can promote fake search engines. They can be designed to hijack web browsers by changing their settings. Fake search engines can show misleading results and (or) show results generated by untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by OriginInput |
| 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 adware
Apps similar to OriginInput often are used as tools to gather various information. Pretty often, these apps can access sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, and so on. Either way, OriginInput, and similar apps cannot be trusted. More examples of apps of this type are CoinCycling, ObjectRemote, DynamicGrid.
How did OriginInput install on my computer?
Adware is often distributed using deceptive websites encouraging to download fake updaters/installers, advertisements designed to run certain scripts, and downloaders/installers for other software. In the last case, adware gets installed when users finish the software installation process without deselecting unwanted offers.
Installers (and downloaders) that have adware in them also have "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings. Adware gets installed (or downloaded) when users leave those settings unchanged while installing (or downloading) certain programs.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Always use official websites and direct links as sources for downloading apps and files. Avoid opening downloads from other sources such as unofficial pages, P2P networks, third-party downloaders, etc. Check downloaders and installers for "Custom", "Advanced", and other settings and deselect unwanted apps before downloading and installing programs.
Also, do not click on advertisements and fake buttons displayed by/on questionable web pages. If your computer is already infected with OriginInput, 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 OriginInput adware:
OriginInput's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is OriginInput?
- STEP 1. Remove OriginInput related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove OriginInput ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove OriginInput adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove OriginInput ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove OriginInput adware using Combo Cleaner:
OriginInput adware removal:
Remove OriginInput-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 causes problems such as diminished Internet browsing experience (due to annoying ads covering contents of visited pages), decreased computer performance. Also, adware can invade privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware generates advertisements. It can have additional functionality. For example, it can function as a browser hijacker and data collector.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, and (or) services. In most cases, they monetize adware through various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove OriginInput adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and remove adware. It is worth mentioning that manual removal does not always work because files belonging to adware remain present even after the removal. For this reason, it is recommended to use apps like Combo Cleaner to completely remove adware.
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