How to uninstall PracticalConfig adware from the operating system

What is PracticalConfig?

PracticalConfig is an adware-type application with browser hijacker characteristics. Following successful installation, this app delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and makes modifications to browser settings to promote a fake search engine. Additionally, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers collect information relating to browsing habits.

Due to the dubious methods used to proliferate PracticalConfig, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

Adware enables the placement of various pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys and other intrusive ads, typically on any visited website. The delivered ads diminish the browsing experience, as they overlay web page content and reduce browsing speed. Furthermore, intrusive advertisements are more than just a nuisance, they are also dangerous.

Once clicked, these ads can redirect to untrusted/malicious sites and some can even stealthily download/install software (e.g. PUAs). Browser hijackers operate by assigning the addresses of fake search engines as the homepage, default search engine and new tab/window URLs.

Therefore, with this software installed, new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar redirect to the promoted address. Rogue search engines are seldom able to provide search results, and so they redirect to (or cause redirection chains ending with) Yahoo, Bing, Google and other genuine sites.

Browser hijackers can undo any changes users attempt to make to their browsers and/or restrict/deny access to the browser settings outright. Furthermore, most PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) have data tracking capabilities.

They can record 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 then shared with and/or sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

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

ConsumerSurvey, RequestPlan, DeviceHelper and TotalProjectSearch are some examples of other apps within the adware category. They may seem legitimate and offer a broad range of "useful" functionality, however, the advertised features are rarely operational.

In fact, this applies to most PUAs. The sole purpose of this unwanted software is to generate profit for the developers. PUAs run intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects and gather private information.

How did PracticalConfig install on my computer?

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

By rushing through download/installation of software (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, using "Quick/Express" settings, etc.) many users risk unintentionally allowing bundled content into their devices. Intrusive advertisements proliferate PUAs as well.

When clicked, the ads can execute scripts to download/install these applications without users' permission. Some PUAs have "official" download web pages from which they can be downloaded.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

You are advised to research all software before download/installation. Use only official and verified download channels. Unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks (BitTorrent, Gnutella, eMule), and other third party downloaders commonly offer harmful and bundled content, and are therefore untrusted and should be avoided.

When downloading/installing, read the terms, study all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out of additional apps, tools, features, and so on. Intrusive advertisements typically seem legitimate, however, they can redirect to dubious and malicious sites (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and many others).

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

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

PracticalConfig adware installed on the Safari browser:

PracticalConfig adware installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove PracticalConfig adware using Combo Cleaner:

PracticalConfig adware removal:

Remove PracticalConfig-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.