How to remove Ultratech adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is Ultratech?
Ultratech is the name of an advertising-supported application that has the qualities of a browser hijacker. The purpose of this app is to generate ads and promote a fake search engine. It is common for apps like Ultratech to be promoted and (or) distributed using deceptive methods.
Ultratech adware in detail
Ultratech generates unwanted advertisements that could be designed to open untrustworthy websites. Those ads may be promoting various scams, download pages for potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), and so on. If clicked, those ads also might download or install unwanted software.
Additionally, Ultratech hijacks a web browser by changing its settings, such as the address of a default search engine, new tab page, and homepage. It changes them to a fake search engine (its address). Fake search engines can promote shady pages or show results generated by other untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by Ultratech |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.13), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.j), 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. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More information about applications of this kind
Both adware-type apps and browser hijackers can be used as tools to collect various information about their users. There are many apps of this type that can access sensitive information like passwords, credit card details. A couple examples of adware similar to Ultratech are HandlerRotator, UltraEngine, and ExtendedRotator.
How did Ultratech install on my computer?
A big part of adware gets downloaded or installed together with other software - when it is distributed by using downloaders or installers for other programs. Users agree to download or install adware when they download or install other software without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings available in its downloader or installer.
In other cases, users download or install unwanted software by clicking on deceptive ads designed to run certain scripts or through fake installers downloaded from deceptive (or untrustworthy in some other way) websites.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download applications and files from legitimate (official) pages and via direct links. Avoid using other sources like unofficial pages, Peer-to-Peer networks for that. Deselect unwanted applications before downloading or installing programs bundled with those apps. Also, avoid clicking on advertisements appearing on untrustworthy sites.
If your computer is already infected with Ultratech, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up that appears after the installation of Ultratech adware:
Ultratech's Contents folder:
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Quick menu:
- What is Ultratech?
- STEP 1. Remove Ultratech related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove Ultratech ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove Ultratech adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove Ultratech ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove Ultratech adware using Combo Cleaner:
Ultratech adware removal:
Remove Ultratech-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?
The presence of adware can be the reason behind decreased computer performance, diminished browsing experience, problems related to online privacy, and other issues.
What does adware do?
Most advertising-supported applications have one main purpose - to feed users with annoying advertisements. They also can gather information, hijack browsers (change their settings to promote fake search engines).
How do adware developers generate revenue?
It is popular for adware to be monetized through affiliate programs. It is used to advertise various products, services, web pages, and so on.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Ultratech adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate Ultratech and other adware. It is worth mentioning that it can be difficult to remove adware manually - some of its components might remain present and running even after the removal. Thus, it is recommended to eliminate adware using specialized apps like Combo Cleaner.
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