How to uninstall ExpandedProgram from browsers and computers

What is ExpandedProgram?

ExpandedProgram functions not only as adware but also as a browser hijacker: it displays ads and promotes 0yrvtrh.com and adjustablesample.com (addresses of fake search engines) by changing certain browser settings. ExpandedProgram can also read sensitive information and can collect browsing-related data.

Commonly, users download and install apps such as ExpandedProgram (adware, browser hijackers) inadvertently. For this reason they are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

Generally, apps such as ExpandedProgram feed users with banners, coupons, surveys, pop-ups and/or other types of advertisements. These can open dubious, potentially malicious pages. Sometimes they cause download/installation of potentially unwanted applications by executing certain scripts.

Therefore, ads that are displayed by installed adware (in this case, ExpandedProgram) cannot be trusted and should never be clicked. Furthermore, ExpandedProgram promotes 0yrvtrh.com (on Safari) and adjustablesample.com (on Chrome). Both sites redirect users to search.yahoo.com (display results generated by Yahoo).

Typically, apps of this kind hijack browsers by changing settings such as the address of the default search engine, homepage, and new tab so that users are forced to visit a certain address (fake search engine) when they open a browser, new tab, or enter search queries into the URL bar.

Typically, the bogus addresses can only be removed from browser settings when the app that changed them is no longer installed. ExpandedProgram can also read sensitive information from browsers such as credit card details, passwords, and telephone numbers.

The data/information could be misused to make fraudulent purchases and transactions, steal personal accounts and identities, sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), and for other malicious purposes. If ExpandedProgram or any other app of this type is installed on the browser and/or operating system, uninstall it immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ExpandedProgram
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), AVG (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.C), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.i), Full List (VirusTotal).
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.
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Some examples of other apps similar to ExpandedProgram are OperativeFraction, RunningOptimizer and AdjustableSkill.

Typically, apps of this type are useless: they do not include any features or improve the browsing experience and are designed only to help the developers to generate revenue by displaying advertisements, collecting information, and promoting fake search engines. Therefore, ExpandedProgram and other PUAs should never be downloaded and installed.

How did ExpandedProgram install on my computer?

PUAs are often distributed by including them into the download/installation set-ups of various programs as 'additional offers'. This distribution method is known as "bundling".

Typically, offers to download or install these apps can be found and declined in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings of set-ups, however, many users fail to check and change these settings - this allows included PUAs to infiltrate with other software.

Sometimes users download and install unwanted software by clicking deceptive ads that execute certain scripts. Typically, these ads appear on untrusted pages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Files and programs should be downloaded from official websites and via direct links. Other sources, channels (e.g., third party downloaders, unofficial websites, free file hosting pages, Peer-to-Peer networks such as torrent clients, and eMule) could be used to distribute unwanted applications.

The same applies to third party installers. Furthermore, it is not safe to click intrusive ads, especially if they are displayed on untrusted websites. These ads often open other pages of this kind or execute scripts that download or even install unwanted apps.

Decline offers to download or install any unwanted software in the "Advanced", "Custom" or other settings. Remove any unwanted, suspicious apps (extensions, add-ons, plug-ins) installed on the browser, and software of this kind installed on the operating system.

If your computer is already infected with ExpandedProgram, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once ExpandedProgram installation is complete:

0yrvtrh.com redirects to search.yahoo.com (GIF):

ExpandedProgram installed on Safari:

ExpandedProgram installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove ExpandedProgram adware using Combo Cleaner:

ExpandedProgram adware removal:

Remove ExpandedProgram-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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