How to remove AllocateClassics from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is AllocateClassics?
AllocateClassics is an advertising-supported application designed to show advertisements. Our team discovered this app while checking out deceptive pages instructing visitors to update supposedly outdated software with a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. AllocateClassics is not a trustworthy application that should never be installed.
AllocateClassics adware in detail
Advertisements displayed by AllocateClassics can open shady websites asking to provide sensitive information, offering to download potentially malicious software, instructing to call fake technical support numbers, etc. Also, clicking those ads can cause unexpected downloads or even installations.
We also learned that AllocateClassics can read sensitive information from web pages, including passwords, phone numbers, and credit card details, and see browsing history. Such information can be misused for malicious purposes (e.g., to steal online accounts or make fraudulent purchases).
| Name | Ads by AllocateClassics |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Agent-TX [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.27153), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Symantec (OSX.Trojan.Gen.2), 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. |
Adware in general
Advertising-supported applications display annoying/intrusive advertisements. After testing numerous adware-type application, we learned that most of them are promoted as useful/legitimate apps. In some cases, adware promotes fake search engines - it hijacks a web browser by changing its settings.
Examples of different adware-type apps are OrionRound, SampleFormat, and PickGrid.
How did AllocateClassics install on my computer?
Advertising-supported applications tend to be distributed in deceptive ways, for example, via shady advertisements, fake installers, and software bundles. Advertisements can only cause unwanted downloads/installations if designed to execute certain scripts. Fake installers are usually disguised as installers for legitimate software (distributed via deceptive pages).
When adware is bundled with other software, it gets installed after finishing installations without making changes in "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual", or similar settings. In all cases, users download and install advertising-supported applications unintentionally.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications and files only from trustworthy sources such as official pages and stores. Always check downloaders and installers for optional downloads and installations, and deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing software. Do not click on advertisements notifications displayed on or by shady websites.
If your computer is already infected with AllocateClassics, 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 AllocateClassics adware:
AllocateClassics installed on Safari:
AllocateClassics's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is AllocateClassics?
- STEP 1. Remove AllocateClassics related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove AllocateClassics ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove AllocateClassics adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove AllocateClassics ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove AllocateClassics adware using Combo Cleaner:
AllocateClassics adware removal:
Remove AllocateClassics-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?
The most common problems caused by adware are diminished Internet browsing experience and affected computer performance. When adware can read sensitive information, it may be invading privacy.
What does adware do?
The purpose of adware is to show various advertisements. There are cases when adware is capable of changing the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Usually, they participate in affiliate programs and get paid for advertising various products, services, web pages, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove AllocateClassics adware?
Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. It will not leave any files belonging to adware which can be a problem after manual removal.
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