How to remove TokenCollective from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is TokenCollective?
During the testing phase of the TokenCollective application, our team noticed that it exhibits invasive ads. Consequently, we categorized TokenCollective as adware. Adware is typically promoted and disseminated through dubious means, often leading to unintended downloads and installations by users.
More about TokenCollective
TokenCollective inundates its users with advertisements that have the potential to open up malicious web pages. Some of these ads may lead users to websites that are designed to trick visitors into calling fake technical support numbers, downloading dubious applications, or providing sensitive information such as credit card details and ID card information.
Furthermore, the ads displayed by ad-supported software can be designed to trigger unwanted downloads and installations by running specific scripts. Therefore, it is highly advisable not to trust TokenCollective or its advertisements.
Another reason to uninstall TokenCollective from your operating system is that applications of this nature can sometimes access passwords, credit card details, and other personal information. The developers of untrustworthy applications may exploit this information for malicious purposes, such as stealing online accounts, identities, and money.
| Name | Ads by TokenCollective |
| 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.j), 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
Apart from displaying unwanted ads, adware can also promote dubious search engines by taking control of web browsers. Usually, browser-hijacking applications alter the default search engine, homepage, and (or) new tab page. Using unreliable search engines can expose users to potentially harmful websites.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended to browse the internet using only trustworthy search engines. More examples of apps similar to TokenCollective are MainAdviseSearch, ActivityCache, and RadianceChecked.
How did TokenCollective install on my computer?
Adware is commonly installed by users through fake installers downloaded from untrustworthy websites, misleading advertisements, and bundled software. In the latter case, users unintentionally install unwanted software by failing to deselect optional apps during the installation process.
Usually, installers that contain optional software provide "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings that enable users to deselect them.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download applications from official websites and app stores, and avoid downloading anything from P2P networks, suspicious websites, third-party downloaders, and other similar sources. Always inspect downloaders and installers for any additionally included unwanted applications and deselect them.
Do not trust advertisements and links on dubious websites or agree to receive notifications from such sites. If your computer is already infected with TokenCollective, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A message that appears after the installation of TokenCollective adware:
TokenCollective's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is TokenCollective?
- STEP 1. Remove TokenCollective related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove TokenCollective ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove TokenCollective adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove TokenCollective ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove TokenCollective adware using Combo Cleaner:
TokenCollective adware removal:
Remove TokenCollective-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 existence of adware on a computer can lead to a less-than-satisfactory browsing experience and has the potential to impair system performance.
What does adware do?
Adware, which is short for advertising-supported software, is designed to inundate users with intrusive advertisements. Additionally, it can collect various data and promote shady search engines.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Developers of adware usually generate income by promoting various products, websites, or services, with the majority of revenue being generated through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove TokenCollective adware?
Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning your computer and removing all adware-type applications that are installed. It is important to note that manual removal is not always a complete solution, as certain file remnants may remain hidden within the system. Even if the adware software is uninstalled, some of its components may still be present and active.
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