How to uninstall ActiveProcesser
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is ActiveProcesser?
During our analysis of ActiveProcesser, we noticed that it is designed to display unwanted and often intrusive advertisements. Thus, we classified ActiveProcesser as adware. We also found that multiple security vendors have flagged it as malicious. Overall, ActiveProcesser should be avoided and removed if installed.
ActiveProcesser adware in detail
ActiveProcesser can show various ads, including banners, pop-ups, and coupons. These ads can contain misleading content (e.g., fake warnings or offers) to lure users into clicking them. After being clicked, they can take users to untrustworthy websites, including phishing sites and pages hosting unwanted and malicious software.
On these sites, users may be lured into paying for fake or unnecessary services or products, making other fraudulent transactions, disclosing sensitive information like credit card details or login credentials, or downloading malicious software. This can lead to monetary loss, identity theft, computer infections, and other negative outcomes.
Furthermore, ActiveProcesser may be capable of gathering browsing-related information, system details, or more sensitive information. Its developers may misuse the obtained data for malicious purposes. Additionally, the app might slow down computers and be difficult to remove.
If manually removing ActiveProcesser from the system is challenging, we advise running a scan with Combo Cleaner.
| Name | Ads by ActiveProcesser |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.Generic.3180786), 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), 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
ActiveProcessor is an unwanted app that can display misleading ads that can lead users to harmful websites. It may also collect sensitive information and slow down system performance. Thus, users should avoid installing ActiveProcessor and uninstall it if the app is already present.
More examples of similar applications are AnalyserNetwork, BrowserInterface, and EnvironmentMax.
How did ActiveProcesser install on my computer?
ActiveProcessor and similar apps are often packaged with other software (mostly free or unreliable). Users may unknowingly install adware with the desired software when they skip installation steps and accept default options. This technique (known as bundling) is widely used to distribute adware.
Software of this type can also be deployed through deceptive tactics, such as fake software updates, misleading pop-up ads, and deceptive notifications from untrustworthy websites. Unofficial app stores, P2P networks, and third-party downloaders can also be used to trick users into installing unwanted programs.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Always download apps and files from reputable sources such as official websites or trusted app stores. During installation, choose "Advanced" or "Custom" settings to decline any unwanted programs. Do not trust pop-ups, buttons, links, and ads on suspicious websites. Also, do not consent to receive notifications from untrustworthy pages.
Keep your system and software up to date, and run regular scans with a reliable security tool for added protection. If your computer is already infected with ActiveProcesser, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A pop-up that appears after the installation of ActiveProcesser:
ActiveProcesser installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is ActiveProcesser?
- STEP 1. Remove ActiveProcesser related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove ActiveProcesser ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove ActiveProcesser adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove ActiveProcesser ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:
ActiveProcesser adware removal:
Remove ActiveProcesser-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 negatively impact system performance, expose users to online scams and security risks, disrupt the browsing experience, and create other inconveniences.
What does adware do?
As a rule, adware is designed to display advertisements. In addition to showing ads, adware can collect information and hijack browsers.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware creators generate revenue by promoting different products, websites, or services. Much of their earnings come from affiliate programs, where they earn commissions for directing traffic or facilitating sales.
Will Combo Cleaner remove ActiveProcesser adware?
Combo Cleaner can perform a deep scan of your computer and eliminate all detected adware. Manual removal may not always be sufficient, as hidden leftover files can remain in the system. To ensure complete removal, using a tool like Combo Cleaner is recommended.
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