Remove SimpleProExtension adware from MacOS
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
(updated)
How to remove SimpleProExtension from Mac?
What is SimpleProExtension?
SimpleProExtension is supposedly a useful tool that helps users to browse the web more efficiently, however, it is a PUA (potentially unwanted application) classified as adware. It redirects all online searches through its own URL address before forwarding to Google search. In doing so, SimpleProExtension can gather users' search queries. Apps such as SimpleProExtension are known to track browsing information, display unwanted advertisements, and cause redirects to other search engines such as Yahoo, Bing, and so on.
Adware-type apps feed users with advertisements - usually coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and other intrusive ads. People who click them are often redirected to untrustworthy websites or they cause download/installation of other PUAs (some ads run scripts with this capability). Applications such as SimpleProExtension also operate as information tracking tools. They record users' IP addresses, geolocations, URLs of visited websites, entered search queries, and other data relating to browsing habits. PUAs sometimes record personal/sensitive details. Developers send all data to other parties (possibly, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue. Furthermore, PUAs often promote other search engines (search.yahoo.com and bing.com) and force people to use them rather than their default search engines. These apps can lead to problems with privacy, browsing safety, and so on. Do not use PUAs or have them installed. Therefore, we advise to remove SimpleProExtension immediately.
| Name | SimpleProExtension 1.0 adware |
| Threat Type | Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Symptoms | Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites, search results are provided after redirecting through another URL. |
| Detection Names (SimpleProExtension.app.zip) | Full list of detections (VirusTotal). |
| 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. |
SimpleProExtension is developed by the same people who created other apps of this type such as Top Results and MatchKnowledge. Do not use any of these apps. People do not generally download and install these apps intentionally - they are usually tricked, since developers advertise them as legitimate and useful software.
How did SimpleProExtension install on my computer?
Most users download and install PUAs through intrusive ads (they run scripts that download and install them) or together with other software when developers use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". They bundle unwanted apps into set-ups of other programs and hide related information in settings such as "Custom", "Advanced", and so on. Furthermore, people download and install PUAs when they fail to check settings included in set-ups. In this way, they unintentionally allow PUAs to be downloaded and installed with other software.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download software from official and trustworthy websites (sources), avoid using torrent clients, eMule (other Peer-to-Peer networks), third party downloaders and so on. These channels are often monetized by distributing unwanted, potentially malicious apps. Do not skip setup steps without checking all "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings/options included. Deselect offers to download or install additional software (PUAs) and only then complete the download or installation process. Do not click intrusive ads, especially if they are shown on dubious web pages. When clicked, they open other untrustworthy web pages or even lead to unwanted downloads/installations. If you experience unwanted ads or redirects to dubious sites, this might be caused by adware or other PUAs. Remove all unwanted extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins installed your browser and unwanted programs installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with SimpleProExtension, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed once SimpleProExtension installation is over:
Screenshot of files and folders of SimpleProExtension adware:
Screenshot of SimpleProExtension installed on Safari:
SimpleProExtension running in Activity Monitor:
SimpleProExtension redirects to Google through another URL (GIF):
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is SimpleProExtension?
- STEP 1. Remove SimpleProExtension related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove SimpleProExtension ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove SimpleProExtension adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove SimpleProExtension ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove SimpleProExtension adware using Combo Cleaner:
SimpleProExtension adware removal:
Remove SimpleProExtension-related 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 simpleproextension 1.0 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 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 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 in the correct order you Mac should be clean of infections. To be sure 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 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 it's virus definition database and click "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.
SimpleProExtension 1.0 adware removal from Internet browsers:
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Remove simpleproextension 1.0 adware related Safari extensions:
Open 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 normal browser operation.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Remove simpleproextension 1.0 adware related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:
Open your Mozilla Firefox browser. At the top right corner of the screen, click the "Open Menu" (three horizontal lines) button. From the opened menu, choose "Add-ons".
Choose the "Extensions" tab and look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the "Remove" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Mozilla Firefox browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Remove simpleproextension 1.0 adware related Google Chrome add-ons:
Open Google Chrome and click the "Chrome menu" (three horizontal lines) button located in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the drop-down menu, choose "More Tools" and select "Extensions".
In the "Extensions" window, look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the "Trash" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Google Chrome browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
Outstanding!