How to remove MinimalEnergy from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is MinimalEnergy?
MinimalEnergy is advertising-supported software (adware) that shows various intrusive advertisements. In most cases, users install software of this type inadvertently. Our team discovered MinimalEnergy while analyzing a fake installer downloaded from an untrustworthy web page.
MinimalEnergy adware in detail
MinimalEnergy can display advertisements designed to open technical support and other scam websites, shady pages using deceptive techniques to trick visitors into agreeing to receive notifications, websites offering to download questionable apps, etc. Also, MinimalEnergy can show ads designed to distribute (download/install) unwanted software.
Another reason not to trust MinimalEnergy is that it may be capable of reading browsing-related and sensitive information. Pretty often, adware developers use their software to obtain data that can be misused for malicious purposes. In such cases, adware can invade privacy and cause other issues.
| Name | Ads by MinimalEnergy |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Agent-TX [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.27210), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Fortinet (Adware/Synataeb!OSX), 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
Advertising-supported applications tend to be promoted as useful/legitimate apps. Nevertheless, most of them are useless and bombard users with annoying advertisements. In addition to showing ads, adware can promote fake search engines (by changing the settings of a web browser) and collect information.
More adware examples are TeachPad, OperationReview, and AnalyzerSystem.
How did MinimalEnergy install on my computer?
Typically, adware gets installed via software bundles, fake installers, untrustworthy advertisements designed to run certain scripts, or deceptive websites offering to download "useful" applications. Most users install adware on computers unintentionally.
When software bundles include adware, installers have "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual", or similar settings or ticked checkboxes. Users agree to install adware when they complete installations without changing those settings/deselecting unwanted apps.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from official websites and legitimate stores. Do not download them from suspicious websites or use third-party downloaders, P2P networks, and similar sources. Never agree to receive notifications from questionable websites or click on advertisements appearing on pages of this kind.
Always check installers (and downloaders) for unwanted applications and deselect them before completing installations (or downloads). If your computer is already infected with MinimalEnergy, 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 MinimalEnergy adware:
MinimalEnergy's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is MinimalEnergy?
- STEP 1. Remove MinimalEnergy related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove MinimalEnergy ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove MinimalEnergy adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove MinimalEnergy ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove MinimalEnergy adware using Combo Cleaner:
MinimalEnergy adware removal:
Remove MinimalEnergy-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?
Usually, adware diminishes the web browsing experience by showing ads that cover the contents of visited pages. Additionally, adware can invade privacy, manipulate the settings of a web browser, and slow down a computer.
What does adware do?
It bombards users with annoying pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, etc. Sometimes, it can hijack a web browser and collect information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They use adware to promote products, services, web pages, etc. The main source of income is various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove MinimalEnergy adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and remove adware. It is worth mentioning that sometimes files belonging to adware remain in the system even after the removal (if adware is removed manually). Combo Cleaner removes adware without leaving any of its files or other components.
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