How to remove FlashPVideo from Mac PC

Effective methods to delete FlashPVideo

FlashPVideo is known as installer disguised as installer for Adobe Flash Player and it is available for download on unreliable websites. However, users do not download and install such apps knowingly therefore such an apps is categorized as potentially unwanted application. The installer for such an app is used to distribute some adware type app and browser hijacker. Besides this, these unwanted applications gather the data related to users browsing habits.

Moreover, installer for FlashPVideo is designed not only to install apps but also to deliver adware and browser hijacker too. Adware is a type of program that are used to deliver various online intrusive advertisements in the form of pop-ups, offers, deals, commercial ads, banners, discounts, surveys and other similar type of ads. Once you click on those delivered ads, users are redirected to some shady and potentially malicious websites.

In some cases, those ads can even cause downloads and installations of unwanted software by executing malicious scripts. Thus, users are advised not to click on those displayed adverts. Browser hijackers are designed to change the settings of installed browsers and open a new browsing tab for the site they promote. They do not allow users to revert those changes unless and until FlashPVideo are installed on browsers or computer.

Despite this, PUAs have data tracking ability. They can collect browsing data like geo-locations, IP addresses, URLs visited, pages viewed, entered search queries and other similar information. What’s worse, there is always a possibility that collected information could be shared with third parties who misuse those data to generate revenue. Thus, data tracking software can results into online privacy, browsing safety, financial losses or even leads to identity theft.

Intrusion tactics of FlashPVideo:

FlashPVideo is distributed through fake Adobe Flash Player that is available for download on dubious websites. Such installers can be used to distribute not only potentially unwanted applications but also browser hijacker, ransomware, Trojan type malware and others. PUPs are also spread through software bundling method. This technique is used to deceive users into downloading and installing unwanted software along with some regular software.

What’s developers do is that they hide information about bundled apps behind custom or advance settings of installation setups. Thus, installation of PUAs takes place when users do not decline offers to download or install unwanted apps which can be done by unticking certain checkboxes that are available in setups. In some cases, PUAs are distributed through ads that are designed in such a way to execute scripts. Such apps cause downloads and installations only when they get clicked.

How to prevent intruding unwanted apps?

It is important to research about content before downloading and installing it. Third party installers, unofficial websites, p2p sharing networks should not be used as tools neither to download nor install any software. Software should only be downloaded from official websites and via direct links. While installing any program, it is important to read terms, explore all possible options, use custom or advance settings and opt out for all additionally included programs. Adverts that are displayed on dubious pages related to adult dating, pornography and so on should not be clicked as such ads are designed to promote unreliable websites. In case, if your system is already infected with FlashPVideo, then we recommend our users to use some reliable antivirus removal tool that has ability to eliminate this adware immediately.

Quick Glance

Name: FlashPVideo

Type: Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus

Affected web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Microsoft Edge

Distribution: Bundling and the official download website

Symptoms: An increased amount of pop-ups, banners, and other types of online ads

Damage: slow down computer performance, browser tracking (possibly privacy issues) and possible additional malware infections.

Removal: In order to remove FlashPVideo, you are recommended to follow given below removal instructions.

Remove Files and Folders Related to FlashPVideo

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 FlashPVideo 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 FlashPVideo 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 FlashPVideo. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.