How to remove the BrowserLaptop application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What is BrowserLaptop?
Our team has analyzed the BrowserLaptop application and learned that it generates advertisements. Knowing this, we can state that BrowserLaptop functions as typical adware. Another important detail about this adware is that we have discovered it while inspecting deceptive websites.
BrowserLaptop adware in detail
BrowserLaptop can display advertisements used to promote various scams, potentially malicious pages, questionable applications, etc. Moreover, clicking those ads can cause unwanted downloads and installations. Examples of ads that apps like BrowserLaptop usually display are coupons, banners, and pop-ups.
Additionally, apps similar to BrowserLaptop tend to be designed to hijack web browsers by modifying their settings. In such cases, they change the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to a fake search engine (its address). Fake search engines can promote shady websites and show results generated by untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by BrowserLaptop |
| 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.h), 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
We have examined lots of apps similar to BrowserLaptop and found that some of them can access sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, and more. Information collected by advertising-supported apps downloaded from shady pages can be misused for malicious purposes.
More examples of adware-type apps are BrowserDisplay, NetConnection, WireNavigate.
How did BrowserLaptop install on my computer?
Pretty often, adware is distributed via fake Adobe Flash Player installers. These installers usually get downloaded from deceptive websites. In other cases, adware can be found in downloaders and installers for other software. It gets downloaded or installed when downloads and installations are finished without changing "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings.
Also, adware is distributed using shady advertisements. Those ads download or install adware when users click on them. In conclusion, most adware-type applications get downloaded or installed inadvertently.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Use legitimate sources (official pages and platforms) as sources for downloading applications and files. Do not download them from questionable pages or use third-party downloaders, P2P networks, etc. Deselect additionally included applications before downloading and installing software. Do not trust ads or notifications displayed on/by shady websites.
If your computer is already infected with BrowserLaptop, 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 BrowserLaptop adware:
BrowserLaptop's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is BrowserLaptop?
- STEP 1. Remove BrowserLaptop related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove BrowserLaptop ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove BrowserLaptop adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove BrowserLaptop ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove BrowserLaptop adware using Combo Cleaner:
BrowserLaptop adware removal:
Remove BrowserLaptop-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?
In most cases, adware diminishes the web browsing experience (its ads conceal the contents of visited pages), slows down a computer, and (or) forces users to browse the Internet with a fake search engine.
What does adware do?
Advertising-supported applications display intrusive advertisements. In some cases, they also collect information and (or) hijack web browsers.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Typically, they generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, or services. One of the most popular ways to monetize adware is through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove BrowserLaptop adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate adware. It is worth mentioning that manual adware removal can be tricky - its components may remain in the system even after the removal. Thus, it is advisable to use apps like Combo Cleaner for adware removal.
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