How to remove VoltageTask unwanted application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of software is VoltageTask?
Our team has discovered the VoltageTask application while inspecting various deceptive web pages. After installing and analyzing this app, we learned that it displays intrusive advertisements. Therefore, we categorized VoltageTask as adware (advertising-supported software).
VoltageTask adware in detail
A big part of advertisements generated by apps like VoltageTask is used to promote questionable/potentially malicious pages. Clicking those ads can open various scam websites, download pages for shady apps, and other untrustworthy pages. Also, clicking them can cause unexpected downloads or even installations.
Additionally, adware can collect information. We have examined many apps similar to VoltageTask and discovered that they could access credit card details, phone numbers, passwords, and other sensitive information. Thus, it is highly advisable not to install adware to avoid having personal information misused.
| Name | Ads by VoltageTask |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.26589), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Searchproxy.a), 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
Adware bombards users with annoying (intrusive) advertisements. Additionally, software of this type can be used to promote fake search engines and (or) collect data. It is worth mentioning that adware is often promoted as legitimate/useful software. More adware examples are GlobalQueue, ApproachWired, DigitalFile.
How did VoltageTask install on my computer?
Most advertising-supported apps are promoted and distributed using questionable, deceptive methods. They get installed through deceptive pages, advertisements, and installers for other programs. In the third case, adware installs after finishing other software installation without changing "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings provided in the installer.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from official pages (or platforms). Do not use third-party downloaders, unofficial sites, P2P networks, and similar sources to download files or apps. Also, do not click advertisements displayed on suspicious websites or allow such pages to show notifications.
Always deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing programs when those programs are bundled with adware, browser hijacker, etc. If your computer is already infected with VoltageTask, 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 VoltageTask adware:
VoltageTask's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is VoltageTask?
- STEP 1. Remove VoltageTask related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove VoltageTask ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove VoltageTask adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove VoltageTask ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove VoltageTask adware using Combo Cleaner:
VoltageTask adware removal:
Remove VoltageTask-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, the main problem with having adware is diminished web browsing experience (appearing ads that cover contents of visited pages). Also, adware can slow down a computer or even invade privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware generates intrusive advertisements. Sometimes, it can also hijack a web browser and collect data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most of them participate in affiliate programs and use adware to promote various products, services, web pages, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove VoltageTask adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. It is worth mentioning that it can be difficult to remove adware manually without leaving any of its files in the system: it is common that after manual removal, files belonging to adware remain in the system even if the adware itself is no longer present.
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