Stop ads displayed by OnlyApplication adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
(updated)
How to remove OnlyApplication from Mac computers
What is OnlyApplication?
Developers advertise OnlyApplication as a useful tool which provides faster searches, accurate results, and an enhanced browsing experience. In fact, this program is classified as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), an adware-type app that serves unwanted, intrusive advertisements. PUAs often collect various user-system information. Generally, people download and install adware (and other PUAs) unintentionally.
When adware such as OnlyApplication is installed on a computer or browser, it feeds users with unwanted, often deceptive advertisements. For example, coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and so on. Typically, people who click these ads are redirected to dubious or even malicious websites. Some of these ads might run scripts that download and install PUAs, or potentially malicious programs. Furthermore, installed PUAs might be used to gather various details such as users' IP addresses, entered search queries, addresses of visited websites, geolocations, etc. Developers share the data with other parties who misuse it to generate revenue. Some of these third parties might be cyber criminals. Adware and other similar PUAs can lead to problems with privacy, browsing safety, and could even be used to steal users' identities. For these reasons, we recommend that you uninstall adware from browsers and computers immediately.
| Name | Ads by OnlyApplication |
| Threat Type | Mac malware, Mac virus. |
| Detection Names | Arcabit (Adware.MAC.Hula.D), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.Hula.D), Emsisoft (Adware.MAC.Hula.D (B)), FireEye (Adware.MAC.Hula.D), 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. |
OnlyApplication is virtually identical to other adware-type apps, such as ExtraWindow, CoordinatorPlus, WindowMode, and many others. In any case, these apps serve unwanted ads and record various details. They provide no value. To avoid possible problems that might occur due to adware, do not download or install PUAs and remove any installed on browsers or operating systems.
How did OnlyApplication install on my computer?
PUAs are often downloaded and/or installed through intrusive advertisements that people click, or during the download/installation processes of other software. Developers include unwanted apps into the set-ups of various programs, however, they do not disclose related information - offers to download or install additional apps is hidden in settings such as "Custom", "Advanced", and so on. This distribution method is called "bundling" - it is a deceptive marketing method that developers use to trick people into downloading and installing unwanted apps with regular software. It often works when people fail to check the settings that are available in set-ups, and leave them unchanged. In doing so, they grant PUAs permission to be downloaded or installed by default.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
All software should be downloaded from official websites, especially if it is free. Channels or tools such as third party downloaders, installers, unofficial, dubious web pages, Peer-to-Peer networks (torrent clients, eMule) should not be trusted, since they are often used to promote various unwanted, possibly malicious applications. All files and software should be downloaded from official websites. Furthermore, if a download or installation setup contains any settings (such as "Custom", "Advanced"), check them carefully. They often include offers to download or install unwanted software. These offers should be dismissed before completing the download or installation process. Do not click ads that are displayed on dubious web pages. Typically, they cause redirects to other dubious pages or cause unwanted downloads/installations. Note that ads of this kind might also be displayed on legitimate web pages. To stop browsers from opening untrustworthy websites or showing unwanted ads, remove unwanted or suspicious extensions, add-ons and plug-ins installed on them. Additionally, it might be necessary to apply this to programs of this type installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with OnlyApplication, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed once OnlyApplication installation is complete:
OnlyApplication installation folder:
OnlyApplication installed on Safari:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is OnlyApplication?
- STEP 1. Remove OnlyApplication related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove OnlyApplication ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove OnlyApplication adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove OnlyApplication ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove OnlyApplication adware using Combo Cleaner:
OnlyApplication adware removal:
Remove OnlyApplication-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 ads by onlyapplication 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.
Ads by OnlyApplication removal from Internet browsers:
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Remove ads by onlyapplication 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 ads by onlyapplication 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 ads by onlyapplication 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.
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