MPlayerX Malware Removal

Thomas, thank you so much for writing your script and sharing your knowledge. I stupidly clicked on what I thought was an update this morning, and this thread and your script saved me from doom. I appreciate your willingness to share with those who are less computer-saavy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

And now I'm off to make a healthy donation to "The Safe Mac!"

Machta

Hi Thomas - I am having similar issues. I think I have downloaded the MPlayerX file and its infected my computer. I've tried accessing the links provided in the thread and it looks like I'm being blocked. Syas either page is not available or re-routes me to another page. Are you able to send me an alternate like to your tool. I don't know what else to do to remove this Malware. Hoping that you can help please. Thanks.

You are infected with Downlite, which is preventing you from accessing the AdwareMedic site. For an explanation and some solutions, see:

http://www.thesafemac.com/adware-blocking-adwaremedic-downloads/

If the adware prevents you from loading that page as well, try this one:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7792

(Fair disclosure: I may receive compensation from links to my sites, TheSafeMac.com and AdwareMedic.com, in the form of buttons allowing for donations. Donations are not required to use my site or software.)

Thank you so so much Thomas! The download worked exactly as stated. I am incredibly relieved that I happened upon this thread. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

Just a follow up question. The MPlayerX icon still appears on my Launchpad page is this normal after using the Adware Medic to clean the computer? If so how do I remove it from the desktop? The computer is performing normally now and I did see the deleted files in my trash which I have now emptied but the icon remains on the Launchpad. Don't know if this is something that I should be concerned about. Your thoughts please?

Thomas - Thank you very much. your script worked great and saved me a lot of trouble. much appreciated!

I received this same adware content by attempting to listen to a live radio/tv broadcast online. My internet browser ran amuck with ads immediately after downloading what I thought was legitimate software. Thanks to the trusty mac forum, and this particular thread - and especially the efforts of Thomas to rid us all of this ghastly brew of incessant advertising (I had no idea this kind of maliciousness existed until now), I now have my computer back to good.

It worked! Phew!

I've been very, very happy with the information that Thomas provided which allowed me to get rid of the malware. I made a solid donation to his effort, and I would strongly urge all of you to make a donation as well. Think of all the brain damage, time, effort, and well-being he has helped to rescue.

Just got infected with this malware as I was getting ready to attend a webinar and mistakenly installed. Sorry, new Mac user here but how do I create the script and how do I run it to remove this pesky malware?

Thank you Thomas for your help. I downloaded your http://www.thesafemac.com/adware-blocking-adwaremedic-downloads/ and it removed the MPlayerX malware on my Macbook Air. Thank you and I am glad to have made a contribution to you!! 🙂

I wanted to shout out to Thomas, I like most on this blog, have been very protective of my mac being educated enough to know they can still get malware or viruses. However made the mistake on a site that looked exactly like my cable provider of downloading Mplayerx. Shortly after searching found this and due to being on the Apple communities site trusted it. I am impressed. I love the convenience and entering manual code I didn't have time for, so thanks Thomas we need more people like you out there.

Thomas, wanted to point out that I used admedic, which seemed to remove a few crapwares from my mac, but my problem persisted (shoedazzle, housemastery, etc). Then I used your old tool script, it found conduit and deleted that crap, totally fixed my issue! thanks, and hope this helps others.

osx 10.9.5

chrome Version 41.0.2272.89 (64-bit)

2.5ghz core 2 duo/4gb ram

AdwareMedic should remove everything that the older script did, and more, with a few exceptions. The main exceptions are things like Firefox settings files that are modified by some versions of Conduit. AdwareMedic does not remove those by default, but warns you about the problem so you can decide how you want to handle it. The older script had little subtlety, and would just delete those files.

After downloading MPlayerX malware (oops!) ran your TSM Adware Removal Tool but when trying to empty the Trash the following messages appear: The operation can’t be completed because the item “codecm_uploader” is in use.

The operation can’t be completed because the item “MPlayerX-2.dmg” is in use.

The operation can’t be completed because the item “MPlayerX-1.dmg” is in use.

There is also a folder entitled TSMART20....

Can you help please

selbats wrote:

After downloading MPlayerX malware (oops!) ran your TSM Adware Removal Tool but when trying to empty the Trash the following messages appear:

First, note that that tool is extremely outdated and has been discontinued. I don't recommend using it anymore.

Second, you need to restart your computer in order to fully remove the adware and make it possible to empty the trash.