How to remove CheckFeature adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of software is CheckFeature?
CheckFeature generates advertisements and promotes a fake search engine. It does the second by hijacking a web browser (by changing its settings). Typically, apps like CheckFeature are promoted and distributed using questionable methods. Thus, users download and install them unintentionally (they often get tricked into it).
CheckFeature adware in detail
CheckFeature displays advertisements used to promote scams pages, shady applications, phishing websites, and (or) other untrustworthy sites. Either way, ads displayed by CheckFeature cannot be trusted. Moreover, they can be designed to download/install unwanted software by running certain scripts.
CheckFeature hijacks a web browser by changing its settings such as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page. It changes them to a fake search engine that may generate misleading results, display ads, redirect to shady websites, and (or) show results generated by other dubious search engines.
| Name | Ads by CheckFeature |
| 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. |
More about adware
Pretty often, adware can access and collect various information (for example, browsing-related data and even sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details). Either way, adware is software that should never be installed on the operating system. More examples of adware-type apps are AllianceInstallations, ImmersiveTask, EffectiveVision.
How did CheckFeature install on my computer?
In many cases, adware is distributed using deceptive websites and fake installers. Those websites use scare tactics or other deceptive methods to trick users into downloading and installing adware. Also, users download and install adware by clicking on shady advertisements or through downloaders or installers for other programs.
Downloaders and installers used to distribute adware (or other unwanted apps) have "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings. Users download or install adware alongside other software when they finish downloads or installations without changing the aforementioned settings.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download files and programs from official websites and use direct download links. Avoid using unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, and similar sources as tools for downloading anything. Do not click on advertisements that torrent sites, adult dating pages, and similar sites have on them.
Deselect unwanted apps before downloading and installing software. If your computer is already infected with CheckFeature, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A pop-up that appears after the installation of CheckFeature adware:
CheckFeature's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is CheckFeature?
- STEP 1. Remove CheckFeature related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove CheckFeature ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove CheckFeature adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove CheckFeature ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove CheckFeature adware using Combo Cleaner:
CheckFeature adware removal:
Remove CheckFeature-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 computer, diminish the web browsing experience, invade privacy, and cause other issues (for example, problems with browsing safety).
What does adware do?
The purpose of adware is to generate intrusive advertisements (such as banners, coupons, pop-ups, and so on). Also, it can be designed to hijack a web browser and gather information about its user.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Usually, adware developers generate revenue by promoting various products, websites, services. Most of them use affiliate programs as sources of income.
Will Combo Cleaner remove CheckFeature adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will the operating system and eliminate this and other adware. Manual adware removal can be tricky: files belonging to adware may remain in the system even when the adware itself is no longer present. Therefore, it is recommended to use specialized software like Combo Cleaner for adware removal.
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