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remove Mac Cleaner

I just updated to OS 10.10.5 on my iMac and Advanced Mac Cleaner suddenly appeared on my Dock. I have read that this may be a troublesome application in general. I am concerned that it appeared uninvited during what I thought was a standard, prompted update process. They have an uninstaller download that requires my logon password. I do not feel comfortable with any of their resources. I have removed any associated files in the standard manner. Any advice or precautions you can offer would be appreciated.

iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Sep 5, 2015 9:27 PM

66 replies

thomas_r.

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Dec 1, 2016 10:01 AM in response to Eric Root

Fortunately, the instructions for MegaBackup are pretty simple.... just delete the app and restart the computer (to ensure no part of it is still running).

Cinysta

Level 1

13 points

Dec 1, 2016 8:48 PM in response to thomas_r.

Refer to my first comment.

It's not just a simple remove application and all is dandy. MegaBackup has found a way to regenerate a cache when I close the pop up. In fact, there is no MegaBackup or FileScan application. Frostwire which was the host program has been deleted. Therefore, Eric Root's uninstall screenprint will not help because there is no MegaBackup application to delete. I had to go through the entire library and delete anything remotely looking like MegaBackup or random numbers. Still it regenerates the deleted cache when I think I've deleted it in Library and safe to close the pop-up... I see it regenerate in Library as all the files shift down.

I think I may need to update my OSX, that could be the problem.

thomas_r.

Level 7

31,989 points

Dec 2, 2016 3:33 AM in response to Cinysta

I don't see that Linc ever gave any advice here on anything cache-related. (A search on this topic for the word "cache" turns up nothing outside your own posts.) Nor did he give any advice about MegaBackup; instead, his advice related to Advanced Mac Cleaner and ZipCloud.

Perhaps you can clarify what you're seeing?

Jan 12, 2017 9:32 AM in response to Eric Root

Thank you for your reply Kurt! Ops! you are right, and I find 2 more in daemons. I trashed everything and it loos like that now my mac is clean. =)

Mar 25, 2017 2:16 PM in response to Linc Davis

This is soooo helpful thank you sooooo mcuh!!!

Aug 14, 2017 7:45 AM in response to Community User

If you could please let me know what I should delete, I would greatly appreciate it.

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