Remove WindowMix from the operating system

What is WindowMix?

The WindowMix app supposedly provides features to enhance the internet browsing experience, however, it is actually an adware-type app.

Adware is software that is usually designed to display various unwanted, intrusive ads. In some cases, these apps also collect details relating to users' browsing activity. They are categorized as potentially unwanted apps (PUAs), since most people download and install them unintentionally.

Once installed, PUAs such as WindowMix display coupons, surveys, pop-up ads, banners, and so on. It is not safe to click any of these ads, since they might lead to potentially malicious, untrustworthy websites that promote unwanted applications.

Furthermore, adware-type apps can gather browsing-related details including, for example, IP addresses, geolocations, addresses of opened web pages, entered search queries, and so on. Adware developers often send the details to other people (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse them to generate revenue.

It is possible that recorded information might include personal, sensitive details. Therefore, uninstall WindowMix and other adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by WindowMix
Threat Type	Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names (WindowMix.app.zip)	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.
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WindowMix is very similar to many other adware-type apps such as AssistEngine, GenerelOpen, and TechNetSearch. Despite any differences, all feed users with unwanted ads and/or collect various details. The presence of adware can lead to unwanted downloads, installations, problems with browsing safety, privacy, and so on.

To avoid this, remove adware from the operating system and browser immediately.

How did WindowMix install on my computer?

Some potentially unwanted apps can be downloaded from their websites, however, most people download/install them through clicked intrusive ads or other software.

To trick people into downloading/installing PUAs, developers often use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" - they hide adware or other PUAs in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar parts of various download/installation set-ups. In most cases, information about additionally-included (bundled) apps is not properly disclosed.

Furthermore, people often fail to check the settings, leaving them unchanged. In doing so, they grant permission for PUAs to be downloaded and/or installed with regular software.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Download all programs from official and trustworthy websites. Other sources/channels such as third party downloaders, torrent clients, eMule or other Peer-to-Peer networks, unofficial pages, third party installers, etc., are often used to promote unwanted apps.

Check all available "Advanced", "Custom" and other similar settings when downloading/installing software. Avoid clicking intrusive ads, since they often cause redirects to untrustworthy websites. In most cases, these ads are displayed on sites relating to gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.

Check the default browser for any unwanted/suspicious apps (extensions, add-ons, plug-ins) and remove them. The same should be applied to software of this kind installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with WindowMix, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Deceptive pop-up window designed to install WindowMix adware on Safari (it is displayed by adware already installed on the browser):

WindowMix installation folder:

WindowMix extension installed on Safari:

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Quick menu:

• What is WindowMix?
• STEP 1. Remove WindowMix related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove WindowMix ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove WindowMix adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove WindowMix ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove WindowMix adware using Combo Cleaner:

WindowMix adware removal:

Remove WindowMix-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 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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