How to remove LaunchHistoryResults from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is LaunchHistoryResults?
LaunchHistoryResults is the name of an application that our team has discovered while visiting deceptive websites (e.g., pages offering to download fake updates for the Adobe Flash Player). After downloading and installing the app, we found that it functions as adware - LaunchHistoryResults generates annoying advertisements.
LaunchHistoryResults adware in detail
Clicking advertisements (e.g., banners, coupons, pop-ups) generated by LaunchHistoryResults can open untrustworthy websites. Clicking them can open pages designed to trick visitors into providing sensitive information, downloading potentially malicious applications, etc. Moreover, it can cause unwanted downloads (or even installations).
It is worth mentioning that sometimes applications like LaunchHistoryResults promote fake search engines: they hijack web browsers by changing their settings (the default search engine, homepage, new tab page). Fake search engines tend to promote shady websites and (or) show results generated by untrustworthy search engines.
| Name | Ads by LaunchHistoryResults |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.26464), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Searchproxy.a), 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. |
More about adware
Apps similar to LaunchHistoryResults can be designed to gather various information. Pretty often, these apps can access sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, telephone numbers, etc. Either way, LaunchHistoryResults, and other apps of this type cannot be trusted.
More examples of advertising-supported apps InfoMajorSearch, NetDivision, and DomainNameProduct.
How did LaunchHistoryResults install on my computer?
It is very popular for adware to be distributed via deceptive pages offering to install updates for the Adobe Flash Player and similar sites. Apps of this type often get installed via fake installers. In other cases, adware is bundled with other software.
Unexpected installations occur after installing software without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings available in certain installers. Advertisements can cause unwanted downloads/installations too. They can be designed to run certain scripts.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from official websites and platforms. Avoid downloading them from questionable sources such as unofficial sites, third-party downloaders, free file hosting pages, P2P networks, etc. Do not click on shady ads, notifications displayed by dubious pages, and fake "Download" (or similar) buttons.
Check downloaders and installers for optional downloads and installations and deselect unwanted applications before installing (and downloading) software. If your computer is already infected with LaunchHistoryResults, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A pop-up that appears after installation of the LaunchHistoryResults adware:
LaunchHistoryResults's Contents folder:
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Quick menu:
- What is LaunchHistoryResults?
- STEP 1. Remove LaunchHistoryResults related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove LaunchHistoryResults ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove LaunchHistoryResults adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove LaunchHistoryResults ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove LaunchHistoryResults adware using Combo Cleaner:
LaunchHistoryResults adware removal:
Remove LaunchHistoryResults-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?
It can slow down a computer (affect its performance), cover the contents of visited web pages with ads, invade privacy and cause other issues.
What does adware do?
The main purpose of adware is to display intrusive advertisements. Software of this type also can hijack web browsers and (or) gather information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Most of them generate revenue via affiliate programs by promoting various products, websites, and (or) services.
Will Combo Cleaner remove LaunchHistoryResults adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware from it. Files and other components belonging to adware may remain in the system when it is removed manually. Thus, it is advisable to use Combo Cleaner for adware removal.
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