How to remove LaneAnnual from your computer
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of program is LaneAnnual?
After analyzing the LaneAnnual application, our team has identified characteristics that classify it as adware. Adware developers often employ dubious tactics for promotion and distribution. Thus, users often download and install apps like LaneAnnual inadvertently. It is recommended not to trust adware-type apps.
LaneAnnual adware in detail
Ads displayed by LaneAnnual can be intrusive and annoying, disrupting the user's browsing experience. These ads can take various forms, such as pop-up windows, banners, in-text advertisements, video ads, etc. The primary goal of these ads is to generate revenue for the adware creators by promoting products, services, or websites to users, and they can lead users to potentially harmful or deceptive websites.
Advertisements shown by LaneAnnual might redirect users to websites designed to scam users and steal personal information (e.g., login credentials or credit card details). Also, these ads may redirect users to sites that contain malware or initiate drive-by downloads, resulting in the unintentional installation of potentially malicious software.
Moreover, ads from apps like LaneAnnual may lead users to pages that promote fraudulent schemes, fake lotteries, or get-rich-quick schemes, intending to deceive users and extract money from them. Some of these ads may be designed to trigger unexpected downloads and installations.
Another reason not to trust LaneAnnual is that it may be capable of gathering browsing history, search queries, IP addresses, geolocation information, device specifications, operating system details, or similar data, and even sensitive information. Having LaneAnnual installed on a computer may lead to various issues, including identity theft and monetary loss.
| Name | Ads by LaneAnnual |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-CC [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.27761), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.F), 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), 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
In certain cases, adware can be designed to take control of a user's web browser, allowing it to modify browser settings such as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page. This manipulation is commonly employed to promote fake search engines. These modifications can lead users to shady websites and other unreliable content.
Examples of programs sharing similarities with LaneAnnual are CycleGraph, SolutionsApproach, and RootCompact.
How did LaneAnnual install on my computer?
Adware is frequently bundled with free software, and users may unintentionally consent to its installation by quickly proceeding through the setup without carefully reviewing the included installation options, such as "Custom" or "Advanced".
Furthermore, clicking deceptive advertisements, pop-ups, or downloading files from dubious websites, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks, third-party downloaders, or similar sources can also lead to adware installations on your computer. Typically, users download and install adware unintentionally.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
When willing to download software, choose reputable sources like official websites or trusted app stores. Always review the available options during installations and deselect additional installations or offers that may come bundled with the desired software to avoid installing unwanted applications.
Avoid interacting with ads, pop-ups, and links on questionable websites and do not agree to receive notifications from pages of this kind. If your computer is already infected with LaneAnnual, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A message that appears after the installation of LaneAnnual adware:
LaneAnnual's installation folder:
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Quick menu:
- What is LaneAnnual?
- STEP 1. Remove LaneAnnual related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove LaneAnnual ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove LaneAnnual adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove LaneAnnual ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove LaneAnnual adware using Combo Cleaner:
LaneAnnual adware removal:
Remove LaneAnnual-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 compromise the user's browsing experience, slow down a computer, invade privacy, and expose users to malicious websites or unwanted software installations.
What does adware do?
Its main objective is to display ads to users. Also, it can operate as a browser hijacker and gather information about users.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware developers usually generate revenue by endorsing various products, websites, or services. They earn their income mostly through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove LaneAnnual adware?
Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all installed adware-type applications. Manual removal is sometimes ineffective, as some file leftovers remain hidden in the system. Even after deleting the software, certain components remain present and active. Combo Cleaner removes adware without leaving any of its data.
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