How to remove TemplateFrame adware from a computer

What kind of application is TemplateFrame?

While analyzing various deceptive websites, our team discovered an application named TemplateFrame. After installing and testing this app, we found that it generates advertisements. Therefore, we classified TemplateFrame as adware.

TemplateFrame adware in detail

Clicking on advertisements displayed by TemplateFrame can open untrustworthy websites. Those ads can lead to deceptive websites asking to provide credit card details, passwords, and other personal information, urging visitors to call fake technical support, download pages for shady applications, etc.

Additionally, ads generated by TemplateFrame can be used to distribute unwanted apps - they can be designed to run certain scripts and cause unexpected downloads/installations. After examining many apps similar to TemplateFrame, we also learned that sometimes they are capable or reading browsing data and sensitive information.

Therefore, it is highly advisable not to install apps like TemplateFrame to avoid ending up on potentially malicious pages and downloading (or even installing) unwanted software. Our adware removal guide is provided below.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by TemplateFrame
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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Adware in general

All advertising-supported apps display annoying advertisements. Additionally, adware can manipulate the settings of web browsers (hijack them) and collect data. It is common for adware to be promoted and distributed using questionable (often deceptive) ways. Thus, most users download and install it inadvertently.

More adware examples are InitialConnection, FocusAhead, and ActiveAnalyzer.

How did TemplateFrame install on my computer?

Advertising-supported apps are often distributed using deceptive websites (for example, websites designed to download fake installers), shady advertisements, and downloaders/installers for other programs. In the third case, adware is placed in downloaders and installers as an optional download or installation.

Users download or install adware alongside other software when they do not change "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings or untick checkboxes mentioning adware before finishing downloads or installations.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download applications from trustworthy/official websites and stores. It is not recommended to trust unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, and similar sources. Also, check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps (for settings or checkboxes mentioning such apps) and deselect them before downloading or installing software.

Do not trust advertisements on questionable websites or allow such pages to show notifications. If your computer is already infected with TemplateFrame, 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 TemplateFrame adware:

TemplateFrame's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove TemplateFrame adware using Combo Cleaner:

TemplateFrame adware removal:

Remove TemplateFrame-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?

Software of this type can cause various issues. The most common ones are slower computer performance, diminished Internet browsing experience, and manipulated browser settings.

What does adware do?

Adware shows intrusive advertisements. In some  cases, it is designed to promote fake search engines and collect information about users.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Most of them are affiliates who participate in affiliate programs. They use adware to earn commissions for promoting various products, services, websites, etc.

Will Combo Cleaner remove TemplateFrame adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and uninstall TempleFrame (and other adware). It is worth mentioning that manual removal does not always work - files belonging to adware remain in the operating system even after the removal. Thus, we recommend using Combo Cleaner for removal.

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