How to remove the PropCreative application
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is PropCreative?
While inspecting deceptive websites offering to download "useful" applications, we found an application called PropCreative. During the analysis, we found that PropCreative is adware - it displays intrusive advertisements. Additionally, PropCreative can read sensitive information.
PropCreative adware in detail
Advertising-supported applications like PropCreative bombard users with annoying banners, pop-ups, coupons, surveys, etc. Clicking on the ads displayed by these apps can open various phishing pages, technical support scam sites, download pages for shady apps, etc. Sometimes, adware can display ads designed to cause unwanted downloads and installations.
We found that PropCreative can read sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details, telephone numbers, and other details. Depending on the gathered data, adware developers may misuse it to steal personal accounts, make fraudulent purchases and transactions, send spam, deliver malware, and more.
| Name | Ads by PropCreative |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Agent-TX [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.26866), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), McAfee (RDN/Generic.osx), 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. |
Adware in general
Adware is often promoted as legitimate, useful software (adware developers claim that their software has some useful features). Once installed, adware starts feeding users with annoying ads. Additionally, adware-type apps can be designed to collect data and hijack web browsers.
More adware examples are TextBoard, ObsessionScript, and VantageReservation.
How did PropCreative install on my computer?
Most apps like PropCreative are distributed by bundling them with other software, through pages designed to display deceptive content and various fake installers. Downloaders and installers containing adware have "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual", or other settings (or ticked checkboxes).
Users download or install adware after finishing downloads or installations without changing the settings mentioned above. It is worth mentioning that sometimes adware gets installed after clicking shady advertisements designed to run certain scripts.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from official sites (or use legitimate stores). Do not use third-party downloaders, unofficial pages, P2P networks, and similar sources to download apps or files. Also, do not click advertisements displayed on suspicious websites. Never agree to receive notifications from suspicious sites.
Deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing programs (check downloaders and installers for optional downloads and installations). If your computer is already infected with PropCreative, 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 PropCreative adware:
PropCreative installed on Safari:
PropCreative's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is PropCreative?
- STEP 1. Remove PropCreative related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove PropCreative ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove PropCreative adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove PropCreative ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove PropCreative adware using Combo Cleaner:
PropCreative adware removal:
Remove PropCreative-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?
In most cases, adware displays advertisements covering the contents of visited pages. It diminishes the web browsing experience. Also, it can slow down a computer and even invade privacy.
What does adware do?
Usually, adware is designed to generate various advertisements. However, it can have additional capabilities. For example, it can modify the settings of a web browser and collect various information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Typically, they participate in affiliate programs to promote various websites, products, services, etc. In some cases, they use fraudulent methods to promote legitimate products and services (or pages).
Will Combo Cleaner remove PropCreative adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. It will completely remove adware. It is often difficult to remove adware manually without leaving anything behind. Combo Cleaner removes unwanted apps easily and quickly.
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