How to uninstall PowerAnalytics

What kind of application is PowerAnalytics?

While analyzing various untrustworthy pages, our team discovered an advertising-supported application called PowerAnalytics. The purpose of PowerAnalytics is to display annoying (and untrustworthy) advertisements. It is highly advisable not to have any adware installed on a computer.

PowerAnalytics adware in detail

Clicking on ads (e.g., pop-ups, banners, coupons) displayed by PowerAnalytics can lead to untrustworthy websites (e.g., phishing pages, technical support scam sites, websites offering to download potentially malicious apps, etc.). Additionally, ads displayed by PowerAnalytics may be designed to start unexpected downloads (or even installations).

It is worth mentioning that ads can only download or install unwanted software when designed to execute certain scripts. After inspecting many apps similar to PowerAnalytics, we learned that part of them can read sensitive information (e.g., passwords, telephone numbers, and credit card details).

Depending on the accessed data, adware developers may misuse it to hijack online accounts, steal identities, make fraudulent purchases and transactions, sell it to third parties, etc. If PowerAnalytics is already installed on the operating system, we recommend removing it as soon as possible.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by PowerAnalytics
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [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.a), 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

Advertising-supported applications can have characteristics of a browser hijacker: they can be designed to promote fake search engines. Browser-hijacking apps usually change browser settings such as the default search engine, homepage, and (or) new tab page.

Examples of adware similar to PowerAnalytics are OperativeService, FractionElement, and ArchievesOriginal.

How did PowerAnalytics install on my computer?

Apps similar to Power Analytics are often promoted on pages offering to update supposedly outdated software (e.g., Adobe Flash Player). In these cases, they are installed via downloaded fake installers. It is also common for adware to be bundled with other software.

Users install adware alongside other software by finishing installations without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings (without deselecting bundled adware). In some cases, unwanted downloads and installations are caused via shady advertisements.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Always check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps (adware, browser hijackers, etc.). Finishing software installations without changing "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings available in installers can cause unexpected downloads or installations.

Also, do not trust advertisements on dubious websites and notifications from pages of this kind. Download apps and files from official pages (do not use P2P networks, third-party downloaders, and similar sources). If your computer is already infected with PowerAnalytics, 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 PowerAnalytics adware:

PowerAnalytics's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove PowerAnalytics adware using Combo Cleaner:

PowerAnalytics adware removal:

Remove PowerAnalytics-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, users with adware installed on their computers encounter issues like slower computer performance and diminished web browsing experience.

What does adware do?

The purpose of advertising-supported software is to show various advertisements. Also, adware can have the qualities of a browser hijacker and gather information about users.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, services, etc. Most of them participate in affiliate programs to monetize adware.

Will Combo Cleaner remove PowerAnalytics adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. It is recommended to uninstall adware automatically instead of manually to avoid leaving data belonging to adware in the system.

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