How to remove ExtendedLibrary adware from your operating system

What is ExtendedLibrary?

ExtendedLibrary is an adware-type application with browser hijacker characteristics. This app delivers intrusive advertisements and makes modifications to browsers to promote bogus search engines. Additionally, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers collect browsing-related information.

Due to the dubious methods employed to distribute ExtendedLibrary, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

Adware enables the placement of pop-ups, banners, surveys, full-page and other intrusive ads, typically on any visited website. The delivered ads significantly diminish the browsing experience, as they overlay web page content and limit browsing speed.

Furthermore, when intrusive advertisements are clicked, they can redirect to various untrusted/malicious pages and some can even stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs). Browser hijackers assign the addresses of fake search engines as the homepage, default search engine and new tab/widow URLs.

Therefore, with a browser hijacker installed, each search query typed into the URL bar and new browser tab/window opened redirects to the promoted address. Rogue search engines are usually unable to generate unique results, and so they tend to redirect (or cause redirection chains leading) to Yahoo, Bing, Google and other genuine sites.

Recovering a hijacked browser is impossible without removing the software affecting it, since browser hijackers can deny access to the settings and/or undo any changes users attempt to make to their browsers. As mentioned, most PUAs 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). This sensitive data is then shared with and/or sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), likewise seeking to misuse it for profit.

In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices can lead to system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and even identity theft. To ensure device and user safety, all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be eliminated immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ExtendedLibrary
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), Fortinet (Adware/Adload!OSX), 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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ExtendedProcesser, DynamicImprovment, GeneralSection and NetModuleSearch are some examples of other adware-type apps. They may seem legitimate and harmless, and users are enticed into download/installation with offers of "useful" functionality, however, the advertised features are rarely operational.

In fact, this is true of most PUAs. The only purpose of this unwanted software is to generate revenue for the developers. PUAs deliver intrusive ad campaigns, modify browsers, cause redirects and gather private information.

How did ExtendedLibrary install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed via the download/installation set-ups of other products. This deceptive marketing technique of packing normal software with unwanted or malicious additions is termed "bundling".

Rushing download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, etc.) increases the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system. Certain PUAs have "official" download sites. When clicked, intrusive ads can execute scripts to download/install these applications without users' permission.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are advised to research all software prior to download/installation and/or purchase. All downloads must be done from official and verified sources. Untrusted download channels such as unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders often include bundled and/or harmful content.

When downloading/installing, 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 advertisements typically seem legitimate, however, they can redirect to highly dubious web pages (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

If you encounter ads or redirects of this type, inspect the system and remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately. If your computer is already infected with ExtendedLibrary, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once ExtendedLibrary adware installation is complete:

ExtendedLibrary adware installed onto the Safari browser:

ExtendedLibrary adware installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove ExtendedLibrary adware using Combo Cleaner:

ExtendedLibrary adware removal:

Remove ExtendedLibrary-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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