How to remove ManagerTemplate
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is ManagerTemplate?
While inspecting various shady/deceptive websites, we discovered an application called ManagerTemplate. After installing and examining ManagerTemplate, we learned that it generates intrusive advertisements. Thus, we classified ManagerTemplate as adware.
More about ManagerTemplate adware
Clicking on advertisements shown by apps like ManagerTemplate can open untrustworthy/potentially malicious web pages. It can open shady sites asking to provide sensitive information, various scams (e.g., technical support scams), download pages for browser hijackers and other dubious applications, etc.
Moreover, ads generated by the adware can be designed to run certain scripts and cause unexpected downloads/installations. In some cases, apps like ManagerTemplate are capable of changing the settings of a web browser. They hijack a web browser to promote a fake search engine.
| Name | Ads by ManagerTemplate |
| 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
Advertising-supported applications are often promoted as legitimate and useful. However, most of them have no useful features and display unwanted ads (pop-ups, banners, coupons, etc.). Users often download and install adware unknowingly/unintentionally. More adware examples are PrimeAurora, PropCreative, and ObsessionScript.
How did ManagerTemplate install on my computer?
It is known that plenty of advertising-supported apps are distributed via fake installers promoted on deceptive pages. They get installed instead of other software (or its updates/fixes). Also, adware is distributed via shady advertisements (designed to run certain scripts) and software bundles.
Adware gets installed together with other software when users finish the installation without deselecting optional installations. Usually, installers containing adware (or other unwanted apps) have "Advanced", "Manual", "Custom", or similar settings that can be used to deselect unwanted apps.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from official pages and stores. Shady pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, and similar sources can be used to distribute unwanted or even malicious software. Thus, avoid using them. Also, do not click on ads and notifications displayed by questionable/suspicious sites.
Deselect optional (unwanted) installations before installing software to avoid having adware or other unwanted software installed on the operating system or a browser. If your computer is already infected with ManagerTemplate, 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 ManagerTemplate adware:
ManagerTemplate's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is ManagerTemplate?
- STEP 1. Remove ManagerTemplate related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove ManagerTemplate ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove ManagerTemplate adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove ManagerTemplate ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove ManagerTemplate adware using Combo Cleaner:
ManagerTemplate adware removal:
Remove ManagerTemplate-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 diminishes the web browsing experience by displaying annoying/intrusive advertisements. Additionally, it can affect computer performance and even invade privacy.
What does adware do?
The purpose of adware is to show various advertisements to users. Sometimes, adware can hijack a web browser and collect information about users.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
It is very common for adware developers to monetize their software by promoting various products, services, websites, etc. They participate in various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove ManagerTemplate adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. When users remove adware manually, they often cannot remove it completely - files belonging to adware remains in the system even after the removal. Combo Cleaner can remove adware without leaving any of its files (or other components).
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