How to uninstall UnitDisplay from the operating system

What kind of application is UnitDisplay?

While testing UnitDisplay, we found that it is an advertising-supported application that shows annoying (intrusive) advertisements. In addition to displaying ads, UnitDisplay may be capable of gathering information. We discovered this app after downloading a fake installer from a deceptive website.

More about UnitDisplay

UnitDisplay bombards users with advertisements that can open potentially malicious websites. Those ads can open technical support scam pages (pages like "Apple Defender Security Center"), phishing websites asking to provide sensitive information, pages offering (or urging) to download questionable software, etc.

Also, those ads may be designed to run certain scripts to cause unwanted downloads and installations. Another reason not to trust UnitDisplay is that it may be capable of reading sensitive information. There are many apps similar to UnitDisplay that can read credit card details, passwords, telephone numbers, and other data.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by UnitDisplay
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.h), 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.
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More about adware

Additionally, advertising-supported apps can have properties of browser hijackers - they can change web browser's settings to promote fake search engines. Typically, browser-hijacking apps do not allow users to undo their modifications while they are installed. It is not safe to use fake search engines. Their results can include links to untrustworthy pages.

More examples of apps similar to UnitDisplay are ClutchTrend, ExplorerIndex, and NativeLightning.

How did UnitDisplay install on my computer?

UnitDisplay is distributed via a fake installer that is supposed to install updates for the Adobe Flash Player. That installer is distributed via a deceptive website. Thus, it is very unlikely that someone would install UnitDisplay on purpose.

Also, adware is distributed via shady advertisements and software bundles. When adware is bundled with other software, users agree to install it when they finish software installations without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings or unticking checkboxes.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download software and files from legitimate (official) web pages and stores. Avoid using questionable pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, etc., as sources for downloading files and apps. Check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps and deselect those apps before finishing downloads and installations.

Also, do not trust advertisements appearing on suspicious websites and never agree to receive notifications from pages of this kind. If your computer is already infected with UnitDisplay, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

A window that pops up after the installation of UnitDisplay:

UnitDisplay's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

• What is UnitDisplay?
• STEP 1. Remove UnitDisplay related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove UnitDisplay ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove UnitDisplay adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove UnitDisplay ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove UnitDisplay adware using Combo Cleaner:

UnitDisplay adware removal:

Remove UnitDisplay-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?

One of the most common problems caused by adware is diminished web browsing experience due to advertisements that conceal the contents of visited pages. Another common issue is slower computer performance.

What does adware do?

Adware shows unwanted advertising material (e.g., banners, coupons, surveys). Also, it can be designed to function as a browser hijacker and collect information.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Typically, they monetize adware via affiliate programs. Adware developers earn commissions for promoting various pages, products, services, etc. It is worth mentioning that they often do so using deceptive methods.

Will Combo Cleaner remove UnitDisplay adware?

Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate all advertising-supported software. Manual removal may not be the best way to get rid of adware since file leftovers may remain in the operating system even after removal. Combo Cleaner removes unwanted software without leaving any of its files.

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