Remove Total Mac Fixer from Mac OS

Proper guide to delete Total Mac Fixer

Total Mac Fixer is described as legitimate and useful application or tools that are specifically designed by hackers in order to optimize PC operation by removing undesirable files, managing apps and improving system start up speed. Users download and install such apps unintentionally and that is why it is considered to be potentially unwanted application. According to its category, this app is typically untrustworthy and they can have heinous abilities such as causing redirects to malicious websites, making modifications to browser settings, delivering intrusive adverts campaigns and collecting browsing related information.

Due to its infiltration methods, this software seems legitimate and they are commonly used to proliferate questionable products. Such PUAs categorized as fake system cleaning products typically require activation to perform the promised features. As mentioned above, most PUAs have additional abilities. They are mainly designed to deliver pop-ups, banners, coupons and other intrusive advertisements. Upon being clicked, they redirect you to compromised, untrustworthy and malicious websites as well as even stealthily download and install software. Another PUA type called browser hijackers make modifications to browser settings in order to promote illegitimate search engines.

Despite the aforementioned details, most PUAs like Total Mac Fixer have data tracking abilities. They can monitor users browsing activity and collect their personal information including IP addresses, geo-locations and other similar details. All those data are shared with third parties who misused it in order to generate revenue as much as possible. In short, presence of unwanted apps on device can cause system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses and even identity theft. So, to fix all such troubles it is very much important to remo9ve Total Mac Fixer and all suspicious applications immediately from the computer.

How did PC gets infected with Total Mac Fixer?

Usually, Total Mac Fixer adware or potentially unwanted programs are packed together with other free software that you downloaded from the internet. It primarily install into your PC with or without having your permission or knowledge. Downloads portals like Cnet and other similar websites or other free software are the main problem of distributing adware and other unwanted program. So, while installing free programs containing additional software it is important that you must be careful to the terms and agreements as well installation procedure. Always select custom or advance options as it is good idea to select these because they have the ability to typically reveal that other unwanted software also be installed.

How to avoid installation of PUAs?

• Always use official websites and direct links to download software.
• Third party installer, unofficial pages and other similar sources should be avoided.
• Always pay close attention at the installation moment.
• Avoid opening irrelevant emails which are specifically received from unknown addresses.
• Keep all installed apps updated using tools recommended by official developers.

Remove Total Mac Fixer

Removal of Total Mac Fixer is not easy because unwanted programs are installed into your system without your approval. Basically, there is uninstall program entry that eliminates it from your machine but mostly there are still many leftovers behind adware that causes problem. To remove this from your PC and cleanup the installed browser you are strongly advised to follow the below mentioned guide.

Threat summary

Name: Total Mac Fixer

Type: Adware, PUP, PUA, Mac malware, Mac virus

Functionality: Operating system cleanings and performance optimization.

Symptoms: A program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. A new application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about ‘found issues’. Asks for payment to eliminate the supposedly found errors.

Distribution Methods: Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, harmful links, suspicious websites and many more.

Damage: Monetary loss (unnecessary purchase of fake software), unwanted warning pop-ups, decreased computer performance as well as internet speed.

Removal: Use reliable antivirus removal tool or go through given below removal instructions that are provided under this article.

Remove Files and Folders Related to Total Mac Fixer

Open the “Menu” bar and click the “Finder” icon. Select “Go” and click on “Go to Folder…”

Step 1: Search the suspicious and doubtful malware generated files in /Library/LaunchAgents folder

Type /Library/LaunchAgents in the “Go to Folder” option

In the “Launch Agent” folder, search for all the files that you have recently downloaded and move them to “Trash”. Few of the examples of files created by browser-hijacker or adware are as follow, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.Itvbit.plist”, installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, and “kuklorest.update.plist” and so on.

Step 2: Detect and remove the files generated by the adware in “/Library/Application” Support folder

In the “Go to Folder..bar”, type “/Library/Application Support”

Search for any suspicious newly added folders in “Application Support” folder. If you detect any one of these like “NicePlayer” or “MPlayerX” then send them to “Trash” folder.

Step 3: Look for the files generated by malware in /Library/LaunchAgent Folder:

Go to Folder bar and type /Library/LaunchAgents

You are in the “LaunchAgents” folder. Here, you have to search for all the newly added files and move them to “Trash” if you find them suspicious. Some of the examples of suspicious files generated by malware are “myppes.download.plist”, “installmac.AppRemoved.plist”, “kuklorest.update.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist” and so on.

Step4: Go to /Library/LaunchDaemons Folder and search for the files created by malware

Type /Library/LaunchDaemons in the “Go To Folder” option

In the newly opened “LaunchDaemons” folder, search for any recently added suspicious files and move them to “Trash”. Examples of some of the suspicious files are “com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist”, “com.avickUpd.plist”, “com.myppes.net-preference.plist”, “com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist” and so on.

Step 5: Use Combo Cleaner Anti-Malware and Scan your Mac PC

The malware infections could be removed from the Mac PC if you execute all the steps mentioned above in the correct way. However, it is always advised to be sure that your PC is not infected. It is suggested to scan the work-station with “Combo Cleaner Anti-virus”.

Once the file gets downloaded, double click on combocleaner.dmg installer in the newly opened window. Next is to open the “Launchpad” and press on “Combo Cleaner” icon. It is advised to wait until “Combo Cleaner” updates the latest definition for malware detection. Click on “Start Combo Scan” button.

A depth scan of your Mac PC will be executed in order to detect malware. If the Anti-virus scan report says “no threat found” then you can continue with guide further. On the other hand, it is recommended to delete the detected malware infection before continuing.

Now the files and folders created by the adware is removed, you have to remove the rogue extensions from the browsers.

Remove Total Mac Fixer from Internet Browsers

Delete Doubtful and Malicious Extension from Safari

Go to “Menu Bar” and open “Safari” browser. Select “Safari” and then “Preferences”

In the opened “preferences” window, select “Extensions” that you have recently installed. All such extensions should be detected and click the “Uninstall” button next to it. If you are doubtful then you can remove all the extensions from “Safari” browser as none of them are important for smooth functionality of the browser.

In case if you continue facing unwanted webpage redirections or aggressive advertisements bombarding, you can reset the “Safari” browser.

“Reset Safari”

Open the Safari menu and choose “preferences…” from the drop-down menu.

Go to the “Extension” tab and set the extension slider to “Off” position. This disables all the installed extensions in the Safari browser

Next step is to check the homepage. Go to “Preferences…” option and choose “General” tab. Change the homepage to your preferred URL.

Also check the default search-engine provider settings. Go to “Preferences…” window and select the “Search” tab and select the search-engine provider that you want such as “Google”.

Next is to clear the Safari browser Cache- Go to “Preferences…” window and select “Advanced” tab and click on “Show develop menu in the menu bar.“

Go to “Develop” menu and select “Empty Caches”.

Remove website data and browsing history. Go to “Safari” menu and select “Clear History and Website Data”. Choose “all history” and then click on “Clear History”.

Remove Unwanted and Malicious Plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox

Delete Total Mac Fixer add-ons from Mozilla Firefox

Open the Firefox Mozilla browser. Click on the “Open Menu” present in the top right corner of the screen. From the newly opened menu, choose “Add-ons”.

Go to “Extension” option and detect all the latest installed add-ons. Select each of the suspicious add-ons and click on “Remove” button next to them.

In case if you want to “reset” the Mozilla Firefox browser then follow the steps that has been mentioned below.

Reset Mozilla Firefox Settings

Open the Firefox Mozilla browser and click on “Firefox” button situated at the top left corner of the screen.

In the new menu, go to “Help” sub-menu and choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the “Troubleshooting Information” page, click on “Reset Firefox” button.

Confirm that you want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to default by pressing on “Reset Firefox” option

The browser will get restarted and the settings changes to factory default

Delete Unwanted and Malicious Extensions from Google Chrome

Open the chrome browser and click on “Chrome menu”. From the drop down option, choose “More Tools” and then “Extensions”.

In the “Extensions” option, search for all the recently installed add-ons and extensions. Select them and choose “Trash” button. Any third-party extension is not important for the smooth functionality of the browser.

Reset Google Chrome Settings

Open the browser and click on three line bar at the top right side corner of the window.

Go to the bottom of the newly opened window and select “Show advanced settings”.

In the newly opened window, scroll down to the bottom and choose “Reset browser settings”

Click on the “Reset” button on the opened “Reset browser settings” window

Restart the browser and the changes you get will be applied

The above mentioned manual process should be executed as it is mentioned. It is a cumbersome process and requires a lot of technical expertise. And hence it is advised for technical experts only. To be sure that your PC is free from malware, it is better that you scan the work-station with a powerful anti-malware tool. The automatic malware removal application is preferred because it doesn’t requires any additional technical skills and expertise.

Download the application and execute it on the PC to begin the depth scanning. Once the scanning gets completed, it shows the list of all the files related to Total Mac Fixer. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.