How to uninstall ResultsToolbox adware from operating systems

What is ResultsToolbox?

ResultsToolbox is an adware-type application that has browser hijacker characteristics. Following successful infiltration, this app delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns, makes modifications to browser settings and promotes fake search engines. Most adware programs and browser hijackers record users' browsing habits, and it is likely that ResultsToolbox does so as well.

Due to the dubious techniques used to distribute ResultsToolbox, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). One of these proliferation methods is through fake Flash Player updates. Note that bogus software updaters/installers are also employed to distribute Trojans, ransomware and other malware.

Adware enables the placement of pop-ups, surveys, banners, coupons and other ads, typically, on any visited website. Therefore, the advertisements do not originate from the sites themselves. The intrusive ads significantly diminish the browsing experience, as they overlay page content and limit browsing speed.

Additionally, when clicked, they can redirect to untrusted/malicious web pages and some can even stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs). Browser hijackers operate by reassigning the homepage, default search engine and new tab/window URLs to the addresses of fake search engines.

Therefore, each new tab/window opened and search made via the URL bar redirects to the promoted address. Fake search engines are rarely capable of providing unique results, and so they tend to redirect to Yahoo, Google, Bing and other legitimate sites.

Furthermore, browser hijackers can deny access to the hijacked browser settings and/or reset any permitted changes made. As mentioned, adware and browser hijackers usually have data tracking capabilities.

They can monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather personal information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details). The collected data is often monetized by sharing with and/or selling to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

To summarize, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can lead to system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and even identity theft. To ensure device integrity and user safety, you are strongly advised to eliminate all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ResultsToolbox
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AD [Trj]), DrWeb (Adware.Mac.Loader.17), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adload.AE), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.k), Full List (VirusTotal).
Additional Information	This application belongs to 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.
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MajorPanelSearch, AdditionalChannelSearch and UpgradeAnalog are some examples of other adware-type apps. This software may seem legitimate and useful. People are enticed into download/installation with a wide variety of "useful" functionalities, however, in most cases, the features promised are nonoperational.

In fact, this applies to most PUAs. These unwanted applications have just one purpose: to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than delivering any real value, PUAs run intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects and collect private information.

How did ResultsToolbox install on my computer?

PUAs are often downloaded/installed together with other software. This deceptive marketing tactic of pre-packing regular products with unwanted or malicious additions is termed "bundling".

By rushing through download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps, using pre-set options, etc.), many users risk unintentionally allowing bundled content onto the system. Some PUAs have "official" download web pages. Intrusive advertisements proliferate these applications as well.

Once clicked, they can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without users' consent.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are strongly advised to research all software prior to download/installation. All downloads should be performed only from official and verified sources. Unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks (BitTorrent, Gnutella, eMule, etc.) and other third party downloaders are untrusted, since they can offer deceptive and bundled content.

When downloading/installing, it is important to read the terms, study all available options, use the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings and opt-out of additional apps, tools, features, and so on. Intrusive ads may seem normal, however, they often redirect to dubious pages (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

Should such ads/redirects be encountered, check the system and remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay. If your computer is already infected with ResultsToolbox, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Files related to ResultsToolbox adware that need to be removed:

• ~/Library/Application Support/com.ResultsToolbox/ResultsToolbox
• ~/Library/Application Support/com.ResultsToolboxDaemon/ResultsToolbox
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.ResultsToolbox.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.ResultsToolboxDaemon.plist

IMPORTANT NOTE! Rogue setups/apps that promote ResultsToolbox adware are designed to create a new device profile. Therefore, before taking any further removal steps, perform these actions:

1) Click the "Preferences" icon in the menu bar and select "Profiles".

2) Select the "ResultsToolbox" profile and delete it.

3) Perform a full system scan with Combo Cleaner anti-virus suite.

After performing these actions, you can proceed with further removal steps for this adware.

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

ResultsToolbox adware removal:

Remove ResultsToolbox-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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