How to uninstall MacKeeper
I have tried everything you suggested to clean out my computer from MacKeeper but it keeps coming back the virus
What should I do?
Thanks
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MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
I have tried everything you suggested to clean out my computer from MacKeeper but it keeps coming back the virus
What should I do?
Thanks
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
As, I've replied in this thread a few time in the past 2 years. The answer is simple, just run the free Malwarebytes.
macjack wrote:
You are replying to a person who is no longer here and hasn't been for a year. Suggest you use the easy way as I posted. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac will detect MacKeeper as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Software) and will remove the app and all of its components.
Hey Guys!
Step 1: Open Terminal (you can open it by using Spotlight which you can find by using Command + Space-Bar)
/*
For those of you who aren't familiar with terminal, use "cd" to change directory, "cd .." to go back one directory, "rm -r" to remove a directory and "ls" (not "I" as in "I am" but "l" as in "live") to list all directories available. There are many, many more commands out there but those are the ones we will need to get rid of MacKeeper. Again I recommend learning about Terminal, it's fascinating what it can do.
*/
Step 2: Type 'ls' into the terminal to list all of the directory available. You will also see something called "MacKeeper Backups." Don't mind it for now.
Step 3: Type "cd Applications". This will take you into the application folder.
Step 4: Type "ls." At this point, you should see, "MacKeeper.app" and "Utilities".
Step 5: Type "rm -r MacKeeper.app" which should take no more than 15 seconds to remove MacKeeper. Once it's done it should open your browser to a website titled "sad to see you go. Link: MacKeeper Uninstall Survey".
Step 6: Tap yourself on the back because you're awesome and MacKeeper is no longer on your machine.
If this doesn't work, please leave a comment. Also, step 6 is very important 🙂
Manual Uninstall Mackeeper
MacKeeper is proving to be controversial. Here's how to remove MacKeeper from your Mac:
You may have installed ad-injection malware ("adware").
Don't use any kind of "anti-virus" or "anti-malware" product on a Mac. There is never a need for it, and relying on it for protection makes you more vulnerable to attack, not less.
Back up all data first.
If you're not already running the latest version of OS X, updating or upgrading in the App Store may cause the adware to be removed automatically. If you are already running the latest version, please log out or restart the computer. Again, some kinds of malware will be removed—not all. There is no such thing as automatic removal of all possible malware, either by OS X or by third-party software. That's why you can't rely on software to protect you.
If the malware is removed in your case, you'll still need to make changes to the way you use the computer to protect yourself from further attacks. Ask if you need guidance.
If the malware is not removed automatically, see below.
This easy procedure will detect any kind of adware that I know of. Deactivating it is a separate, and even easier, procedure.
Some legitimate software is ad-supported and may display ads in its own windows or in a web browser while it's running. That's not malware and it may not show up. Also, some websites carry intrusive popup ads that may be mistaken for adware.
If none of your web browsers is working well enough to carry out these instructions, restart the computer in safe mode. The malware will be disabled temporarily.
Step 1
Please triple-click the line below on this page to select it, then copy the text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C:
~/Library/LaunchAgents
In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. Press return. Either a folder named "LaunchAgents" will open, or you'll get a notice that the folder can't be found. If the folder isn't found, go to the next step.
If the folder does open, press the key combination command-2 to select list view, if it's not already selected. Please don't skip this step.
There should be a column in the Finder window headed Date Modified. Click that heading twice to sort the contents by date with the newest at the top. If necessary, enlarge the window so that all of the contents are showing.
Follow the instructions in this support article under the heading "Take a screenshot of a window." An image file with a name beginning in "Screen Shot" should be saved to the Desktop. Open the screenshot and make sure it's readable. If not, capture a smaller part of the screen showing only what needs to be shown.
Start a reply to this message. Drag the image file into the editing window to upload it. You can also include text in the reply.
Leave the folder open for now.
Step 2
Do as in Step 1 with this line:
/Library/LaunchAgents
The folder that may open will have the same name, but is not the same, as the one in Step 1. As in that step, the folder may not exist.
Step 3
Repeat with this line:
/Library/LaunchDaemons
This time the folder will be named "LaunchDaemons."
Step 4
Open the Safari preferences window and select the Extensions tab. If any extensions are listed, post a screenshot. If there are no extensions, or if you can't launch Safari, skip this step.
Step 5
If you use the Firefox or Chrome browser, open its extension list and do as in Step 4.
How to uninstall MacKeeper