How to uninstall the VentureSprint unwanted app
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is VentureSprint?
VentureSprint is designed not only to display various advertisements but also to promote the address of a fake search engine (by changing browser settings) and the Safe Finder web page (by opening it through akamaihd.net). In this way, VentureSprint operates both as adware and a browser hijacker.
It is likely that this app will also collect data. Few users download or install apps such as VentureSprint intentionally and, therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
When installed apps such as VentureSprint display advertisements such as, for example, banners, surveys, pop-ups, coupons, and others. These open dubious web pages and sometimes can execute scripts that cause download/installation of PUAs. It is not safe to click ads that are displayed by installed adware, in this case, VentureSprint.
This app also changes browser settings such as the address of the default search engine, homepage, and new tab, to the address of a fake search engine. It forces users to visit the address of the fake search engine when they open a browser, new tab or enter search queries into the URL bar.
Usually, people cannot remove the address from the aforementioned settings unless they uninstall the app (e.g., VentureSprint) that changed it. As mentioned, VentureSprint might be designed to collect data.
Typically, apps of this type target details such as IP addresses, entered search queries, addresses of visited websites, geolocations, and other browsing data, however, there is a possibility that installed adware and/or browser hijackers will access private, sensitive information as well.
Furthermore, the data could be misused to generate revenue by selling it to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) or in other ways. In summary, VentureSprint can cause problems such as unwanted downloads and installations, problems relating to browsing safety, online privacy, identity theft and other issues.
For these reasons this app should never be downloaded or installed.
| Name | Ads by VentureSprint |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus. |
| Additional Information | This application belongs to the Adload malware family. |
| 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. |
More examples of software that is classified as adware include UpdaterChannel, OperationArchive and RotatorAssist. Apps of this type feed users with advertisements and can track information.
Adware developers advertise them as legitimate software that supposedly improve the browsing experience, include features, and are useful in other ways. In fact, these apps do not operate as promised and are designed only to help the developers to generate revenue - they can also cause serious problems.
How did VentureSprint install on my computer?
One of the most common ways to distribute potentially unwanted applications is to include them into the download/installation set-ups of other programs. This distribution method is known as "bundling".
Developers include PUAs into set-ups as 'additional offers' and hope that users will not decline them. In most cases, the offers can be found in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings, however, many people download and install their software without checking and changing them, thereby agreeing by default with offers to download and install PUAs.
Sometimes unintentional downloads/installations are caused by clicking deceptive advertisements that run certain scripts.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
Programs and files should NOT be downloaded through unofficial websites, third party downloaders/installers, Peer-to-Peer networks (torrent clients, eMule), etc. These channels are often used to distribute unwanted, potentially malicious programs. Software should be downloaded only from official pages and via direct links.
Check all download/installation settings such as "Custom" and "Advanced" and decline any offers to download or install additional software before completing the process. Do not click intrusive ads that appear on dubious websites, since they can lead to other rogue pages, and can sometimes cause unwanted download and installations.
Remove any suspicious, unwanted extensions, add-ons and plug-ins that are installed on the browser immediately. The same should be applied to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with VentureSprint, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed once VentureSprint installation is complete:
VentureSprint redirecting users to Safe Finder website via akamaihd.net:
VentureSprint installation folder:
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Quick menu:
- What is VentureSprint?
- STEP 1. Remove VentureSprint related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove VentureSprint ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove VentureSprint adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove VentureSprint ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:
VentureSprint adware removal:
Remove VentureSprint-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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