How to remove the ReviewVenture application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is ReviewVenture?
Our team has discovered an adware-type application named ReviewVenture while inspecting the samples submitted to VirusTotal. Since ReviewVenture is adware, its purpose is to generate advertisements. In most cases, adware gets downloaded and installed inadvertently (it is promoted/distributed using questionable methods).
ReviewVenture adware in detail
We have tested plenty of applications similar to ReviewVenture. It was found that most of them generate annoying pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other advertisements. The problem with ads displayed by adware like ReviewVenture is that they promote shady websites (various scams, download pages for dubious apps, etc.).
Additionally, adware can operate as a browser hijacker. It can make changes in the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine (its address). In such cases, users are forced to browse the web using a search engine that can generate misleading results and redirect to untrustworthy pages/addresses.
| Name | Ads by ReviewVenture |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.25718), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Lionic (Riskware.ZIP.Generic.1!c), 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
In some cases, advertising-supported applications can gather browsing-related data and even sensitive information such as credit card details and passwords. Therefore, it is highly recommended not to trust apps like ReviewVenture and remove the installed ones as soon as possible. More adware examples are QuantityExact, EnumeratorConnectivity, BinaryEngine.
How did adware install on my computer?
Adware is distributed via deceptive websites, advertisements, downloaders, and installers for other software. In most cases, it is promoted/distributed using questionable/deceptive methods. Downloaders and installers used to distribute adware have "Custom", "Manual", "Advanced", or similar settings (or ticked checkboxes).
Adware gets installed alongside other software when users finish installations without changing the settings mentioned above. Advertisements can download or install adware (or other unwanted apps) when designed to run certain scripts.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Use official websites and direct links as sources for downloading applications and files. Avoid opening files downloaded from shady pages, P2P networks, third-party downloaders, etc. Check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps and deselect them before downloading or installing software.
Also, do not trust advertisements displayed on/by questionable pages. If your computer is already infected with ReviewVenture, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A pop-up that appears after the instalaltion of ReviewVenture adware:
ReviewVenture's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is ReviewVenture?
- STEP 1. Remove ReviewVenture related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove ReviewVenture ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove ReviewVenture adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove ReviewVenture ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove ReviewVenture adware using Combo Cleaner:
ReviewVenture adware removal:
Remove ReviewVenture-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?
After examining numerous advertising-supported apps, we have concluded that the most common problems are diminished web browsing experience and decreased system performance.
What does adware do?
The purpose of adware is to bombard users with intrusive advertisements. Adware can have extended functionality. For example, it can hijack a web browser and gather information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, services. It is very common that adware is monetized through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove ReviewVenture adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and get rid of all detected adware. Manual removal does not always work because files belonging to adware remain in the system even when the software is no longer installed/present. Thus, it is recommended to remove adware using a specialized app like Combo Cleaner.
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