How to uninstall ManagerCommand from computers

What is ManagerCommand?

While testing the ManagerCommand app, we found that it is designed to deliver annoying advertisements. For this reason, our team classified ManagerCommand as adware. It is common for adware to be installed by users unintentionally. If ManagerCommand or a similar app is already installed, it should be removed to avoid potential issues.

ManagerCommand adware in detail

ManagerCommand can display various unwanted and intrusive advertisements, including fake security alerts or false system issues. These ads can appear in various forms, like pop-ups, banners, and coupons. Interacting with these ads can lead to untrustworthy websites or unexpected downloads and installations (if these ads are designed to run certain scripts).

Websites opened through the ads displayed by ManagerCommand can host technical support scams, fake giveaways, phishing schemes, bogus lotteries, unwanted (potentially malicious) programs, etc. These sites may trick users into sending scammers money or disclosing sensitive information (e.g., credit card details, passwords, ID card information).

Also, users may unintentionally provide remote access to their computers to scammers, pay for unnecessary or fake services or products, download harmful programs, or take other actions. Thus, it is strongly recommended not to trust ads from apps like ManagerCommand.

Additionally, ManagerCommand may be designed to gather data like browsing habits, preferences, and other personal information, which can be sold to third parties or exploited for other purposes. Moreover, adware can degrade the system’s performance. Overall, ManagerCommand should be uninstalled from devices as soon as possible if it is present.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ManagerCommand
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
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.
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Conclusion

In conclusion, adware not only disrupts the computing experience with intrusive ads but also has the potential to compromise privacy by collecting and exploiting various data. To avoid these risks, it is important to promptly remove any detected adware and implement robust security measures.

Examples of adware-type apps are Innless.app, ConnectionHandler, and AssistiveLibrary.

How did ManagerCommand install on my computer?

Adware can be found in freeware installers (or bundled with pirated, or other unreliable software). Users may not notice that adware is included as additional offer and agree to install with other software by leaving "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings unchanged (or checkboxes ticked).

Also, adware can be unintentionally downloaded and installed through P2P networks, third-party downloaders, unofficial app stores (or websites), deceptive advertisements, fake software updates, and similar channels.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download applications and other software from reliable sources, such as official websites and app stores. Do not click ads and various pop-ups shown by dubious web pages, and do not allow such pages to send you notifications. During installations, reject unwanted offers and apps using the provided options/settings.

Scan your computer for threats regularly and keep the operating system, security tools, and other software up to date. If your computer is already infected with ManagerCommand, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

A message that appears afer the installation of ManagerCommand:

ManagerCommand's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

ManagerCommand adware removal:

Remove ManagerCommand-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 expose users to unreliable (including malicious) websites, slow down computers, and cause other issues.

What does adware do?

Adware delivers various advertisements. Also, it can gather information (e.g., browsing data). Sometimes, adware can hijack a browser by changing its settings.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers usually make money by promoting various products, websites, or services. They primarily earn revenue through affiliate programs, where they get paid for driving traffic or increasing sales.

Will Combo Cleaner remove ManagerCommand adware?

Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and uninstall adware. Manual removal is not always foolproof, as some files may remain hidden in the system. Even if the adware is deleted, some of its components might still run in the background.

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