How to eliminate DeployUpdater adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of software is DeployUpdater?
DeployUpdater is adware that has the qualities of a browser hijacker. This app displays advertisements and hijacks a web browser to promote a fake search engine by changing its settings. Most users download and install adware unintentionally because it is promoted and distributed using questionable methods.
DeployUpdater adware in detail
DeployUpdater can display pop-ups, banners, coupons, or other ads used to promote various scams, websites encouraging to install questionable apps, provide sensitive information, and so on. Those ads can also be designed to run certain scripts to cause unwanted downloads or installations.
Also, DeployUpdater hijacks a web browser by modifying its settings, such as the homepage, default search engine, and new tab page. It changes them to an address of a fake search engine that can show misleading results (promote shady pages) or show results generated by other dubious search engines.
| Name | Ads by DeployUpdater |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| 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. |
DeployUpdater in general
DeployUpdater bombards users with unwanted advertisements and forces them to browse the Internet using a fake search engine. There is a high chance that this app is capable of gathering information about its users as well. A couple examples of other apps similar to DeployUpdater are ExpandedCollection, FlexibleFormat, ControlProcess.
How did DeployUpdater install on my computer?
Adware is often distributed by bundling it with other software. In such cases, adware is included in downloaders and installers as optional download or installation. Users download or install adware alongside other software when they leave "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings unchanged.
Sometimes, adware is distributed through advertisements by designing those ads to execute certain scripts and fake installers designed to look like installers for legitimate software or updates.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Do not use unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, free file hosting pages, or similar sources for downloading programs or files. It is recommended to use official pages and direct links for that.
Also, do not click on ads that shady pages have on them and always check downloaders and installers for unwanted apps before downloading or installing software. If your computer is already infected with DeployUpdater, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up appearing after the installation of DeployUpdater adware:
DeployUpdater's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is DeployUpdater?
- STEP 1. Remove DeployUpdater related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove DeployUpdater ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove DeployUpdater adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove DeployUpdater ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove DeployUpdater adware using Combo Cleaner:
DeployUpdater adware removal:
Remove DeployUpdater-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 most common problems users encounter while having adware installed on computers are decreased computer performance and (or) diminished web browsing experience.
What does adware do?
Adware feeds users with intrusive advertisements. It can also be designed to collect various information and (or) hijack web browsers to promote a fake search engine.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware is monetized by promoting various products, websites, services. A big part of the revenue is generated through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove DeployUpdater adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate DeployUpdater or other detected adware. It can be difficult to manually remove adware without having some of its components left in the system even after the removal. For this reason, it is recommended to get rid of adware using specialized software.
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