How to remove the BeyondLaunch adware from the operating system?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is BeyondLaunch adware?
BeyondLaunch has two purposes - to generate advertisements and promote a fake search engine. It has the qualities of advertising-supported software and a browser hijacker. It is uncommon for apps of this type to be downloaded and installed knowingly. For this reason, BeyondLaunch falls into the category of potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
BeyondLaunch adware in detail
BeyondLaunch generates revenue for its developer by displaying pop-ups, coupons, banners, or other advertisements. Those ads cannot be trusted. They could open potentially malicious sites, download pages for PUAs, various scams, and so on. Also, they could download or install unwanted apps by running certain scripts.
Moreover, BeyondLaunch hijacks a web browser by changing its settings. It changes the homepage, default search engine, and new tab URL to a fake search engine (its address). Fake search engines should never be used - they can include potentially malicious pages in their search results or show results generated by other dubious search engines.
| Name | Ads by BeyondLaunch |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.24123), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Fortinet (Adware/Synataeb!OSX), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| 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. |
Adware in general
Adware is a type of software that generates revenue for its developer by displaying ads. It also can change web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine and (or) collect various information about the user. More adware examples are AboutExtended, OptimizationLaunch, and SampleCheck.
How did BeyondLaunch install on my computer?
Pretty often, apps like BeyondLaunch are distributed through fake installers. Users install them by launching installers downloaded from untrustworthy (often deceptive) pages. Also, many PUAs are distributed through downloaders and installers for other programs as optional downloads or installations.
Users end up having PUAs downloaded or installed when they do not change "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings available in the downloaders or installers mentioned above. Sometimes, users cause that by clicking on advertisements designed to run certain scripts.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is recommended to download programs (and files) from trustworthy sources such as official websites and platforms. Also, users are advised not to download and install programs without checking whether their downloaders or installers include any unwanted apps. It is also advisable not to click ads appearing on shady web pages.
If your computer is already infected with BeyondLaunch, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up that appears after the installation of BeyondLaunch adware:
BeyondLaunch's Contents folder:
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Quick menu:
- What is BeyondLaunch?
- STEP 1. Remove BeyondLaunch related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove BeyondLaunch ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove BeyondLaunch adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove BeyondLaunch ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove BeyondLaunch adware using Combo Cleaner:
BeyondLaunch adware removal:
Remove BeyondLaunch-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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Adware can slow down a device’s performance, diminish the web browsing experience, be a threat to online privacy, browsing safety.
What does adware do?
Adware displays annoying advertisements. Some advertising-support software can collect various data, hijack browsers by changing their settings.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Usually, adware developers use adware to promote various products, websites, services. It is popular to monetize software of this type (its ads) through various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove BeyondLaunch adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate BeyondLaunch (or other adware). It is worth mentioning that users who remove adware manually often do not remove it completely - various file leftovers remain hiding in the system even after the removal. Therefore, it is recommended to eliminate unwanted apps using specialized software like Combo Cleaner.
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