Removal of Quick Mac Care unwanted application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Quick Mac Care?
The Quick Mac Care app supposedly keeps Mac computers clean and secure. It is presented as a system maintenance and security tool that scans and boosts operating systems by removing junk files, residual files, and other unwanted entries.
Quick Mac Care may seem to be a useful and legitimate tool, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). People are likely to download and install Quick Mac Care unintentionally, since this app is promoted by including it into set-ups of other software.
This app scans systems for adware, malware, ransomware, recoverable space, and so on, however, Quick Mac Care does not allow users to fix any of the detected issues unless it is activated/purchased. It is also possible that all issues detected by this app are fake.
In many cases, PUAs trick people into believing that their systems are full of various 'issues' and that paying for so-called 'full versions' will resolve them. Unfortunately, many applications operate in this way, and this might include Quick Mac Care.
Furthermore, PUAs are often bundled into set-ups of other software - they are then downloaded and installed together with other PUAs such as browser hijackers, adware, and so on.
Browser hijackers and adware type apps usually cause redirects to untrustworthy web pages, collect data, and feed users with unwanted ads. Apps promoted using deceptive methods should not be trusted, and therefore we recommend that you uninstall Quick Mac Care and other PUAs.
| Name | Quick Mac Care potentially unwanted application |
| Supposed Functionality | System optimization, management of installed applications and other features |
| Threat Type | PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application), Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names (quickmaccare.pkg) | Avast (MacOS:AMC-HK [PUP]), AVG (MacOS:AMC-HK [PUP]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/GT32SupportGeeks.B Potentially Unwanted), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Spc.a). Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
PUAs such as Quick Mac Care supposedly provide useful features and functionality, however, few operate as advertised. In many cases, apps of this type are promoted on deceptive websites or using dubious (deceptive) methods. PUAs should never be trusted or used.
Some examples of other apps promoted by including them into set-ups of other programs are Qbit Mac Cleaner, MacEntizer, and Cleanup My Mac.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
Quick Mac Care can be downloaded from its website, however, people often download/install PUAs unintentionally when developers promote them using the "bundling" method.
I.e., when they include PUAs into download/installation set-ups of other software and hide this information in settings such as "Custom", "Advanced", and so on. Furthermore, many people do not check these settings and thus inadvertently download and install unwanted apps with regular software.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Do not click intrusive ads, especially if they are displayed on web pages relating to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on. They open potentially malicious pages or cause unwanted downloads/installations. Use direct links and official sources when downloading software.
Do not trust third party software downloaders/installers, eMule, torrent clients (other Peer-to-Peer networks), unofficial pages, etc. Never skip steps of any download/installation setup - check "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar options/settings and opt-out of unwanted apps.
If you encounter unwanted advertisements or redirects, check the list of programs that are installed the computer and applications (plug-ins, add-ons, and extensions) installed on the browser and remove all suspicious entries immediately.
If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.
Website promoting Quick Mac Care:
Quick Mac Care installation setup:
IMPORTANT NOTE! Quick Mac Care adds itself to the list of applications that automatically run upon each user log in. Therefore, before commencing, perform these steps:
- Go to System Preferences -> Users & Groups.
- Click your account (also known as Current User).
- Click Login Items.
- Look for the "Quick Mac Care" entry. Select it, and click the "-" button to remove it.
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Quick menu:
- What is "Quick Mac Care"?
- STEP 1. Remove PUA related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove Quick Mac Care potentially unwanted application using Combo Cleaner:
Potentially unwanted applications removal:
Remove potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:
Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select "Applications". In the applications folder, look for "MPlayerX", "NicePlayer", or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.
Remove adware-related files and folders
Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...
Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:
In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/
In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.
Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:
In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/
In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.
Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:
In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/
In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.
Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:
In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/
In the "LaunchDaemons" folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example "com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist", "com.myppes.net-preferences.plist", "com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist", "com.avickUpd.plist", etc., and move them to the Trash.
Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:
If you have followed all the steps correctly, your Mac should be clean of infections. To ensure your system is not infected, run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file, double click combocleaner.dmg installer. In the opened window, drag and drop the Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates its virus definition database and click the "Start Combo Scan" button.
Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays "no threats found" - this means that you can continue with the removal guide; otherwise, it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.
After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.
Remove malicious extensions from Internet browsers
Remove malicious Safari extensions:
Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".
In the preferences window, select "Extensions" and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the "Uninstall" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for regular browser operation.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window) and select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.
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