How to remove Disk Clean Pro from Mac OS

Proper methods to delete Disk Clean Pro

Disk Clean Pro is an unwanted application that which is distributed using setups of other software. It supposedly keeps Mac computer clean and improve their overall performance. You should not believe on this type of app due to its infiltration methods. However, users download and install apps like this unintentionally. It has various features included with it. These include junk cleaner, logs cleaner, duplicates finder, cookies scanner, internet browsing history and some other features.

Moreover, it can help in removing junk files and data and keep other important files safe. However, it is one of PUPs that shows a list of fake issues. This app is not free as it does not remove any detected threats, if a device is scanned with a free version. Further, it asks you into paying money for their full versions by generating fake scan results. Thus, users are advised not to pay money for its registration.

Additionally, Disk Clean Pro applications are distributed along with other programs of this kind such as adware type apps, browser hijacker and other dubious malware. Adware type apps deliver lots of ads and pop-ups into the form of banners, surveys, pop-ups, offers and of other types. Upon being clicked, those ads open various questionable pages or even download or install of unwanted apps by running harmful scripts. Thus, users are advised not to click on those ads.

Browser hijackers modify web browser settings such as default homepage, search engine and new tab to promote fake search engines. These hijackers do not allow users to revert those changes unless and until users uninstall them. Data tracking is yet another feature of this app. These can track users browsing habits and collect various information relating to it and shared with third parties. Thus, users are advised to remove Disk Clean Pro from your Mac OS as soon as possible.

Intrusion techniques of Disk Clean Pro:

Some potentially unwanted applications have their official websites. However, most of the users install such apps unintentionally. It is common that various potentially unwanted apps are distributed through download or installation setups of various other programs. Typically, PUAs are included in aforementioned setups as extra offers. What the developers do is hide the bundles apps behind custom or advanced options as well as other similar settings of downloading and installation process because they are aware of that many users rush through download processes and skip most of the available installation steps. This distribution method for PUAs is known as bundling. Sometimes, such apps are also distributed via deceptive advertisement. People download and install PUAs when they click on ads that are designed to execute certain scripts.

How to prevent intruding unwanted apps?

To avoid intrusion of PUAs, proper attention during the installation moment is highly required. It can also be avoided by declining offers to download or install additionally attached apps before finishing installation of various other programs. additionally, programs and files should be downloaded only from official pages and through direct links and avoid using tools like unreliable pages, third party installer, free file hosting sites and other similar sources.

Furthermore, intrusive adverts seem appropriate as they often redirect users to various other harmful or potentially malicious websites or even cause unwanted downloads or installations of software if clicked. Thus, users are advised not to click on those ads. In case, if your computer is infected with unwanted apps then users are recommended to take quick and immediate steps to remove them immediately.

Remove Disk Clean Pro

Manual malware removal guide might be lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills to perform it. Use Combo Cleaner or other reliable antivirus suite to automatically remove Disk Clean Pro and other malicious apps from the system.

Remove Files and Folders Related to Disk Clean Pro

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 Disk Clean Pro 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 Disk Clean Pro 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 Disk Clean Pro. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.