How to remove BridgePro from a computer
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is BridgePro?
BridgePro is the name of an application that we discovered on a deceptive web page claiming that the installed version of Adobe Flash Player is out of date. After downloading and testing BridgePro, we found that it is an useless application that shows annoying advertisements. Therefore, we classified BridgePro as adware.
BridgePro adware in detail
Advertisements displayed by BridgePro can open various scams, pages promoting shady apps, shady sites asking to provide personal information, etc. Usually, adware-type apps show intrusive coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and other ads. It is noteworthy that clicking those ads can download or install unwanted software.
Another detail about advertising-supported apps (especially the ones downloaded from untrustworthy sources) is that they can be capable of accessing sensitive information. Our team has discovered many apps similar to BridgePro that can read credit card details, passwords, telephones, and other sensitive information that can be misused for malicious purposes.
| Name | Ads by BridgePro |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.13), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.h), 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. |
More about adware
Sometimes, adware can hijack web browsers by changing their settings, such as the homepage, new tab page, and default search engine. It changes those settings to promote fake search engines that usually generate misleading results or show results generated by shady (or legitimate) search engines.
More adware examples are DockMode, EditWave, and RelianceTask.
How did BridgePro install on my computer?
Apps like BridgePro often get installed via fake installers downloaded from deceptive websites. In other cases, it is caused by clicking on shady advertisements or leaving certain settings available in installers unchanged.
When installers have adware included in them, they also have "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual", or similar settings or ticked checkboxes. In order to avoid unwanted installations, those settings must be changed (or checkboxes unticked) before finishing software installations.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from official (legitimate) websites and stores. Do not use shady websites, P2P networks, third-party downloaders, and similar sources to download apps or files. Deselect unwanted apps bundled with other software before finishing downloads and installations. Do not click ads appearing on shady pages or agree to receive notifications from such sites.
If your computer is already infected with BridgePro, 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 BridgePro adware:
BridgePro's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is BridgePro?
- STEP 1. Remove BridgePro related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove BridgePro ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove BridgePro adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove BridgePro ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove BridgePro adware using Combo Cleaner:
BridgePro adware removal:
Remove BridgePro-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?
While installed on a computer, adware can slow it down and diminish the Internet browsing experience (by showing ads that cover the contents of visited websites). If capable of reading sensitive information, adware can invade privacy.
What does adware do?
A big part of adware is promoted as useful software. However, it rarely has any useful features and shows unwanted advertisements.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
One of the most popular ways to monetize adware is to participate in affiliate programs to promote various products, services, web pages, etc. However, adware may be monetized in other ways too.
Will Combo Cleaner remove BridgePro adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and get rid of all adware. It will remove adware completely, which can be difficult to achieve by removing adware manually.
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