How to remove SelectorComponent adware and the ads it delivers?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is SelectorComponent?
SelectorComponent is an adware-type app with browser hijacker qualities. Software products of this type are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).
SelectorComponent adware overview
Adware can enable the placement of banners, pop-ups, surveys, and other intrusive ads on visited websites and/or different interfaces. This third-party graphical content seriously diminishes the browsing experience and endangers device/user safety.
These advertisements endorse sale-based, rogue, deceptive/scam, and even malicious websites. Furthermore, some intrusive adverts can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - when clicked on.
Browser hijackers assign fake search engine addresses as browsers' default and their new tab/window and homepage URLs. Hence, new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar - redirect to the promoted address.
Fake web searchers typically cannot generate search results, so they redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate ones. This software also uses persistence-ensuring techniques to prevent users from recovering their browsers.
Most adware-types and browser hijackers can track data. Information of interest includes - browsing and search engine histories, IP addresses, personally identifiable details, etc. The collected data is then shared with and/or sold to third-parties.
In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices can result in system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
| Name | Ads by SelectorComponent |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.24735), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Fortinet (Adware/Synataeb!OSX), 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. |
Adware in general
ProductArchive, OperationBeta, and LinkSet are a few examples of adware. This software looks legitimate and harmless, and it offers "useful" functions - which are seldom operational. In fact, this applies to nearly all PUAs. The only goal of unwanted apps is to generate profit for the developers; hence, functionality and user safety are irrelevant.
How did SelectorComponent install on my computer?
PUAs can be downloaded/installed together with other programs. This marketing tactic of packing regular software with various additions - is termed "bundling". Intrusive adverts proliferate PUAs as well. Upon being clicked, the advertisements can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user consent. PUAs may also have "official" download pages.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is recommended to research software and only download it from official/verified sources. Dubious download channels, e.g., unofficial and freeware sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - often offer bundled content.
When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, study possible options, and use the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings to opt-out from all additions. Intrusive ads appear legitimate; however, they redirect to unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., pornography, adult-dating, gambling, etc.).
In case of encounters with adverts and/or redirects of this kind, the system must be checked and all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed from it without delay. If your computer is already infected with SelectorComponent, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed once SelectorComponent adware's installation is over:
SelectorComponent adware's installation folder:
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Quick menu:
- What is SelectorComponent?
- STEP 1. Remove SelectorComponent related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove SelectorComponent ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove SelectorComponent adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove SelectorComponent ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove SelectorComponent adware using Combo Cleaner:
SelectorComponent adware removal:
Remove SelectorComponent-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 diminish the browsing experience and system performance. Most adware-types have data tracking abilities, which make them a threat to user privacy. What is more, adware-delivered ads can be deceptive/malicious and cause other serious issues.
What does adware do?
Advertising-supported software (adware) is designed to deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. In other words, this software displays various adverts on any visited website and/or different interfaces.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most of the revenue is generated through affiliate programs by promoting websites, applications, services, etc. Adware developers may earn commission from ad clicks, site visits, file downloads, service subscriptions, or similar.
Will Combo Cleaner remove SelectorComponent adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate adware-type apps present. Note that manual removal might not be ideal, since in some cases, even after the software itself is eliminated - file leftovers remain hidden in the system. Furthermore, such remnants can continue running and causing problems.
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