How to remove the DomainNameProduct application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is DomainNameProduct?
We have discovered the DomainNameProduct application on a shady web page. After analyzing DomainNameProduct, we found that it is a typical advertising-supported application - the purpose of this app is to generate annoying advertisements.
DomainNameProduct adware in detail
Advertising-supported applications like DomainNameProduct generate banners, pop-ups, coupons, and (or) other types of ads. It is common for them to be used as tools to promote various scams, questionable apps, or even malicious websites/applications. Moreover, clicking those ads can download or even install unwanted software.
It is also known that apps of this type tend to be used to promote fake search engines. In these cases, they hijack web browsers (change their settings). Usually, they replace the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page with a fake search engine. A big part of fake search engines promotes shady websites or shows results generated by untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by DomainNameProduct |
| 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. |
Adware in general
Adware is a type of unwanted software that displays various ads. Pretty often, it is used to gather information about its users. We have examined plenty of adware-type apps and found that some of them can access credit card details, passwords, and other sensitive information.
More adware examples are AuraLookup, LatestFeed, and ActiveProcess.
How did DomainNameProduct install on my computer?
Adware is distributed using deceptive websites, shady advertisements, and downloaders/installers for other software. Usually, it is promoted/distributed using questionable methods. Downloaders and installers used to distribute adware have "Custom", "Manual", "Advanced", or similar settings (or ticked checkboxes).
Adware gets installed together with other software when users do not change the settings mentioned above. This distribution method is known as "bundling". In most cases, adware is bundled with free software.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from trustworthy (official) pages and legitimate platforms. Do not use unofficial sites, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, and similar sources to download apps. Also, do not click on advertisements displayed on questionable pages (or allow such pages to show notifications).
Always deselect unwanted apps included in downloaders and installers before downloading and installing software. If your computer is already infected with DomainNameProduct, 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 DomainNameProduct adware:
DomainNameProduct's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is DomainNameProduct?
- STEP 1. Remove DomainNameProduct related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove DomainNameProduct ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove DomainNameProduct adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove DomainNameProduct ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove DomainNameProduct adware using Combo Cleaner:
DomainNameProduct adware removal:
Remove DomainNameProduct-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?
Having adware installed on the operating system can cause problems such as diminished web browsing experience, decreased computer performance, and (or) invaded privacy.
What does adware do?
It generates annoying advertisements. Additionally, it can promote fake search engines and collect data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most of them use adware to promote various products, websites, and (or) services. One of the most popular ways to monetize adware is to use affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove DomainNameProduct adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. It is recommended to remove adware with specialized software because files (or other components) belonging to adware may remain in the system after manual removal.
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