How to uninstall AdminPerformance app from the operating system

What kind of application is AdminPerformance?

While testing the AdminPerformance application, we found that its purpose is to bombard users with intrusive advertisements. Therefore, we classified AdminPerformance as adware. Our team discovered this advertising-supported app after using a fake installer downloaded from an untrustworthy website.

AdminPerformance adware in detail

While installed, AdminPerformance shows annoying banners, pop-up ads, coupons, and other advertising material. Clicking those ads can lead to shady websites (including various scam pages, phishing websites, etc.) and pages offering to download untrustworthy applications. It is also important to mention that clicking those ads can cause unwanted downloads and installations.

Our team has tested many apps virtually identical to AdminPerformance and learned that some of them can read browsing history and sensitive information. These apps can access credit card details, passwords, phone numbers, and other information. Thus, installing such apps can lead to monetary loss, identity theft, and other issues.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by AdminPerformance
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-DH [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.Adload.23), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Searchproxy.f), 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. ▼ Download Combo Cleaner for Mac To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. Limited seven days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of PCRisk.com read more.

More about adware

Advertising-supported applications can be designed not only to show ads but also to hijack web browsers. They can hijack web browsers by changing their settings to promote fake search engines. It is common for adware to be promoted and distributed using deceptive pages and other shady methods. Thus, most users download and install it without knowing its true purpose.

More examples of apps similar to AdminPerformance are SharedEnumerator, UnlimitedBolt, and IndexerPortal.

How did AdminPerformance install on my computer?

Apps like AdminPerformance are often distributed using fake installers masquerading as installers for Adobe Flash Player or other software. Typically, these installers are offered on deceptive websites. Also, adware can get installed via deceptive ads designed to run certain scripts and software bundles.

In the third case, unexpected installations occur when users do not deselect unwanted apps before finishing software installations. Usually, installers with adware included in them have "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings that allow users to deselect optional installations.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download applications from official web pages and stores. Do not trust suspicious pop-up windows offering to download software or use shady pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, and similar sources to download it. Also, do not click on ads and notifications displayed by questionable sites.

Deselect optional (unwanted) apps before installing programs to prevent adware (or other unwanted software) from being installed. It can be achieved using the settings mentioned in the previous section. If your computer is already infected with AdminPerformance, 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 AdminPerformance adware:

AdminPerformance's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove AdminPerformance adware using Combo Cleaner:

AdminPerformance adware removal:

Remove AdminPerformance-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?

Adware can harm your computer by slowing it down, hijacking your web browser, and diminishing the web browsing experience.

What does adware do?

The purpose of advertising-supported software is to display intrusive advertisements. Additionally, it can promote fake search engines and obtain personal information.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

In most cases, they generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, and services. They earn money through affiliate programs or in other ways.

Will Combo Cleaner remove adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware. It is recommended to eliminate adware with specialized software (to do so automatically) to avoid leaving file leftovers belonging to adware in the operating system.

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