Remove Umate Mac Cleaner from Mac computer

Proper guide to delete Umate Mac Cleaner

Umate Mac Cleaner is advertised as a tool for software optimization and claims to provide the security protection, clean junk, large and duplicate files, increase the system performance as well as removing personal information in order to prevent privacy leaks. At the first inspection, this tool seems legit and useful. But unfortunately, it’s all claims are false. When users use this fake anti-malware tool to scan the system then it shows fake scan report that your system has been highly infected with lots of malware like adware, browser hijacker and other harmful threats.

However, users download and install such tools inadvertently and thus it is classified as potentially unwanted application. To elaborate this, if Umate Mac Cleaner brings browser hijacker application with it then users see modifications on their browser settings such as homepage, new tab page and default search engine. They are not able to get relevant information from their browsers. On the other hand, if some adware intrude along with the app they get distributed with various intrusive advertisements that appear with each visiting pages and search results. What’s more, data tracking is yet another feature of these apps.

They can monitor users browsing and search engine histories and collect information that includes IP addresses, address of visited websites, viewed pages, geo-locations and other similar details. All gathered data are shared with or sold to the third parties who misuse them in order to generate revenue as much as possible. Thus, presence of data tracking software on PC can result into huge risk of privacy issues and even identity theft. So, to fix all such troubles, we highly recommend you to remove Umate Mac Cleaner from Mac operating system immediately.

How did the unwanted app intrude?

Umate Mac Cleaner has its own official websites but in most of the cases, users download and install it accidentally. They are also distributed through the installation setups of other software. Typically, the developers attach them with other programs and offer for the bundled apps in packages for installation. They hide information about PUP behind custom or advanced options of download/installation processes. When users do not check these options and leave them unchecked, they lead the inadvertent installation of unwanted programs. Sometimes, intrusive advertisements cause PUP installation by running malicious scripts. Unwanted downloads and installations can only be caused when such ads are clicked.

How to avoid intruding PUAs?

In order to prevent the system from PUA, users are highly advised to ignore the downloading and installing freeware program from third party websites such as unofficial and free file hosting sites, freeware downloader, peer to peer file sharing networks etc. Always try to install any program from their official sites. Read the installation guide carefully till the end. To skip custom or advanced options as well as other similar sections and opt out from supplementary apps. To keep device safe and secure from more issues, you are strongly advised to remove Umate Mac Cleaner (potentially unwanted programs) from Mac as soon as possible.

Quick Glance

Name: Umate Mac Cleaner

Type: PUA, PUP, Mac malware, Mac virus

Functionality: system operation optimization, through deletion of unwanted/junk files.  

Distribution: deceptive pop-up ads, executable files, corrupted websites, torrent file downloads and fake Flash Player installers.

Symptoms: Browser settings which are altered are the homepage, search engine and the new tab and also deliver intrusive adverts campaigns into various forms.  

Damage: slow down computer performance, unwanted warning pop-ups, internet browser tracking and monetary loss.

Removal: In order to remove Umate Mac Cleaner, users are advised to follow given below removal instructions.

Remove Files and Folders Related to Umate Mac Cleaner

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 Umate Mac Cleaner 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 Umate Mac Cleaner 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 Umate Mac Cleaner. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.