Remove ArchimedesLookup adware from Mac

Step by step process to delete ArchimedesLookup

ArchimedesLookup is yet another potentially unwanted program that mainly target Mac users. This tool is supposed to increase the search capabilities and provides desired results. In most cases, it has been noticed that people download and install such type of apps unintentionally and therefore it has been categorized as PUA. Further, this app also posses browser hijackers abilities. It operates by delivering lots of intrusive adverts, changes into browser settings, promote fake search engine and collect data relating to users browsing related information. Despite this, one of the distribution methods used for this apps is through Adobe Flash Player updates.

Moreover, adware type apps deliver lots of ads and pop-ups in various forms such as offers, discounts, deals, coupons and other intrusive advertisements. Those displayed ads slow down the internet browsing speed and overlay page content. Upon clicked, those ads redirect you to malicious or scam websites or even download/install software by executing certain harmful scripts. Despite this, browser hijacker assigns the addresses of fake web searchers by modifying settings such as default search engine, homepage and new tab URL. Due to this, every time users are visited to the said domain when they open new browsing tab or enter into query into URL bar.

Apart from this, it can monitor your online activities and track your browsing history to collect your personal information. Sometimes, it can also gather your sensitive as well as financial details also. After that it can share details with hackers who misused it in order to make profit. Therefore, presence of data tracking software on system leads to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses and even leads to identity theft. So, to keep device harmless and secured, it is important to remove ArchimedesLookup and all suspect applications immediately.

Intrusion techniques of ArchimedesLookup:

As we discussed so many times that PUAs are distributed into your system through download and installation setups of other products. However, developers behind this use the most common and effective methods called software bundling. Bundling is described as the stealth installation of unwanted programs that take place along with regular free software. Typically, information about additionally apps is included in setups that can be found in their settings like custom, advance and other similar options.

Thus, no people check all those available setting and leave them unchanged and unchecked. It means that they inadvertently allow unwanted applications to be get downloaded and installed together with other wanted software. Moreover, this unnecessary program can also invade by clicking on deceptive ads that downloads and installs unreliable programs without user’s permission. So, you need to pay close attention while downloading and installing software as well as surfing internet.

Remove ArchimedesLookup

The removal of this dubious adware is possible by going through both manual as well as automatic removal processes. As you may know that manual removal process is lengthy and time-consuming as it requires lots of time to detect and delete this nasty threat. So, if you are novice users then we suggest you to use Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS that has the ability to remove ArchimedesLookup and all infiltrated adware immediately from the computer.

Short description

Name: ArchimedesLookup

Threat Type: Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus

Short Description: Aims to modify the settings on your web browser in order to get it to cause browser redirects and display different advertisements.

Symptoms: Deliver of Fake Adobe Update warnings, installation of adware programs, Change of browser settings and displaying intrusive advertisements.

Distribution methods: Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads.

Damage: Unwanted changes of custom browsing settings, privacy issues due to Internet activity tracking, search redirects, redundant ads

Removal: Scan your Mac OS with Combo Cleaner Antivirus to detect all files related to ArchimedesLookup.

Remove Files and Folders Related to ArchimedesLookup

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