How to remove Mac Auto Fixer PUP from Mac

Easy methods to find and delete Mac Auto Fixer PUP in Mac computer

Threat Summary

In this article, we are going to discuss on how to find and delete Mac Auto Fixer unwanted System optimization tool in Mac computer. Also, you can read this article to known actually what this rough application is, what it does, how did you get this infection in Mac computer, then you can go with our manual or automatic method of malware removal.

This bogus PC Optimization software claims to help you improve PC’s functionality by detecting and resolved issues in Mac computer. But it is not true at all. The purpose of this application is to use your System resources, and to corrupt major genuine functions or applications of computer. So, this dubious malware removal is necessary.

Mac Auto Fixer is unreliable System Optimization Tool

It is another rough PC Optimization application similar to MacClean360 PUP categorized as potentially unwanted application (PUA). According to developers, this Mac Optimizer software is designed to help you improve your Mac PC’s functionality. It claims this application is capable of detecting issues in Mac computer, and offers you delete junk files, malicious files or malware, remove unwanted programs and fix other System issues with just few clicks.

Mac Auto Fixer perform System scans that report about malicious programs or malware and the System errors. The list of scan results includes infected file, junk files, privacy exposing data, other critical issues. In order to delete detected junk items or malware, or issues detected by this tool, it asks you to purchase its full version or license version to get advanced features.

This rough application employs misleading techniques to sell its 118€ worth license. However, this program is not designed to fix Mac-related problems. So, it is strongly recommended you to find all threats or files associated with this rough PC Optimization software to prevent System from further attacks.

Once installed or attackers behind this dubious Mac System tool gain access to your computer, they will start injecting harmful malware or self-made malware in your computer and begin corrupting major genuine functions or applications without your knowledge.

In other words, Mac Auto Fixer is not Mac-related problems fixer as it is problem creator. This rough System tool can easily be seen computer’s Activity Monitor as running process, once installed. It runs automatically in Startup and performs System scans in System’s background.

It doesn’t show relevant results after the System scan and it causes fake warning messages and then start pushing you into purchasing the license version of this application. As adware, this rough PC Optimization software cause unwanted redirects to other questionable websites. These rough websites are designed to run malicious advertisements while some suspicious advertisements run certain codes to install other PUAs, adware or malware in your computer.

The main motive of attackers behind this fake System tool is collect data stored in your computer including data stored on browser. They can keep record of your some information such as IP address, URLs search, login ID & password of your various accounts, banking information and more details. These collected data can be shared with other attackers or third parties to generate some income from them. So, it is important to find and remove Mac Auto Fixer PUP in Mac computer to prevent System from further attacks.

How did you get Mac Auto Fixer Potentially unwanted application (PUA) in Mac computer?

Software Bundling Method is the mostly used mechanism by cybercriminals to distribute PUAs, adware or malware in your computer. These rough applications can be included in other software package as additional offers.

When you download, install or update any software from unofficial/unknown websites, peer-to-peer file sharing network, fake software updaters, installers and downloaders, and other third parties’ sources, then you also install some unnecessary programs or malicious additions in computer as bundle of it.

However, it is possible to avoid the installation of all malicious additions or unnecessary programs that are included in software package. To do so, you should read terms & conditions given in software installation setup, choose ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ settings and remove all unnecessary programs by unticking their checkboxes, and then you can continue with installation to finish.

This way, you can remove malicious additions included in software and block them from installing. In case if you choose ‘Recommended/Quick/Express’ settings instead of choosing ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ settings in setup during software installation, then you also install some unnecessary programs as additions into computer and this way, PUAs or adware can also be installed.

So, you should be alert while browsing internet and avoid downloading/installing any applications from unofficial/unknown websites. You should always choose ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ installation if you want to avoid browser hijackers, adware, PUAs or malware.

Mac computer is already infected with Mac Auto Fixer PUP: What next?

As mentioned, this bogus PC Optimization software is not trustworthy application and not acts as Mac-related problem fixer. So, this rough application removal is necessary. It is strongly recommended to double-research the software before download, installation or purchase. You should always try to download any applications from official sources or via direct links and choose ‘Custom/Advanced/Manual’ installation.

Also, you should keep all software installed in your Mac computer up-to-date including Operating System, antivirus software and other legitimate software. If update is available, then you should download/install the update for such software.

Note that updating Operating System and all other software installed in Mac computer can fix any problems associated with such software and improve System performance as well. So, you should regular check the update for software installed in your Mac.

If Mac computer is already infected with dubious program like Mac Auto Fixer, then you can go with our automatic method of malware removal to get rid of it. Here, automatic method means you can find all threats including latest malware in Mac computer with some powerful antivirus software, and then you can delete all detected threats with just single-click.

After System scan is completed, please check if trouble is resolved, and if not, you can re-scan your Mac computer for malware or viruses with antivirus software. Also, you should regular check the update for antivirus software.

Remove Files and Folders Related to Mac Auto 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 Mac Auto 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 Mac Auto 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 Mac Auto Fixer. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.