How do I remove Mackeeper and other unwanted files permanently?

Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.

The Easy, safe, effective method:

http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php

If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987

Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

To uninstall Mac Keeper, goto http://www.iskysoft.com/data-recovery-mac/uninstall-mackeeper.html

Please download and install EtreCheck from http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck

Run it and post the report here.

With that report we can determine what other crapware you have install and help you to get rid of all of that.

Plus if any of that carpware has damaged your your Mac we help you to repair that also.

Do you know what specific "system cleaning applications" you installed?

saylormaire wrote:

I had a problem with my search engine and got a few system cleaning applications and I would like to remove them now that my problem is solved. Any suggestions?

"System cleaning applications" should never, ever be used on a Mac. See:

The myth of the dirty Mac

(Fair disclosure: I may receive compensation from links to my sites, TheSafeMac.com and AdwareMedic.com.)