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What is QuickLookSearches?
The QuickLookSearches application operates as adware and a browser hijacker. It serves various advertisements and promotes the address of a fake search engine by modifying browser settings. Applications of this type often collect various user-system information.
In most cases, people download and install adware/browser hijackers inadvertently. For this reason, they are also known as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
People are commonly tricked into installing QuickLookSearches when using a fake Adobe Flash Player installer, which is designed to stealthily infiltrate the app.
Most adware-type applications generate revenue for the developers by feeding users with banners, coupons, pop-ups, surveys and other ads. The displayed ads often conceal underlying content of visited pages and, if clicked, open dubious web pages.
In some cases, these ads can execute scripts designed to download and install unwanted, potentially unwanted apps. Additionally, QuickLookSearches promotes the address of a fake search engine.
Generally, apps that promote fake search engines change settings such as the address of the default search engine, new tab and homepage. They assign them to the address of a fake search engine and do not allow users to remove it.
Typically, the unwanted address can only be removed by uninstalling the rogue app that originally corrupted the settings. Note that fake search engines do not generate any unique results, or they generate misleading information.
Furthermore, it is possible that QuickLookSearches functions as an information tracking tool. I.e., it might be designed to collect browsing-related information such entered search queries, IP addresses, addresses of visited pages, geolocations, and other details of this kind. It might also target personal information.
The people behind apps such as QuickLookSearches could sell the collected details to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse them to generate revenue in other ways.
Therefore, QuickLookSearches (or other adware's) users might become victims of identity theft, experience problems relating to browsing safety, privacy, and other issues. Therefore, never download or install this, or similar apps.
As mentioned, QuickLookSearches can be installed through a fake installer, which installs this rogue software rather than the official Adobe Flash Player.
These installers proliferate malicious programs such as ransomware, Trojans, and other malware. It is never safe to install programs through third party, unofficial installers.
| Name | Ads by QuickLookSearches |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus. |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AD [Trj]), BitDefender (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.1), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adload.AE), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.k), Full List (VirusTotal). |
| Additional Information | This application belongs to the 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. |
There are many adware-type applications similar to QuickLookSearches on the internet. Some other examples include SearchSystem, ActivelySearch and ActiveTrack. Commonly, these apps are advertised as useful, legitimate, etc., however, most do not operate as promised.
On the contrary, installed adware displays ads and records details, which can lead to serious issues. Therefore, remove any adware-type applications (or other PUAs) that are installed on the browser or operating system.
How did QuickLookSearches install on my computer?
Research shows that QuickLookSearches's installer is disguised as the installer of Adobe Flash Player - this is how the developers trick people into installing this rogue app. PUAs also infiltrate systems in other ways.
They are often downloaded and installed through deceptive advertisements that users click (intentionally or unintentionally) or during the download/installation processes of other software.
Commonly, developers include adware, browser hijackers and other unwanted apps into the set-ups of various software as 'additional offers'. These offers to download or install additional apps are usually hidden in 'Custom', 'Advanced', and other settings. This distribution method is called 'bundling'.
When users download and install their programs without checking and changing the aforementioned settings, they inadvertently allow PUAs to be downloaded and installed as well.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
Files and programs should be downloaded from official web pages and via direct links. Other channels can be used to distribute unwanted, potentially malicious applications.
Examples of such channels are third party downloaders, installers, unofficial websites, free file hosting pages, Peer-to-Peer networks such as torrent clients, eMule.
Check download and installation settings (such as 'Advanced', 'Custom') and decline offers to download or install unwanted applications before finishing the process.
Do not click intrusive ads that are displayed on untrusted websites, since they can open other web pages of this kind or even execute scripts designed to download/install unwanted apps.
Remove any unwanted, suspicious applications (extensions, add-ons, plug-ins) that are installed on the browser, and software of this kind that is installed on the operating system.
If your computer is already infected with QuickLookSearches, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Files related to QuickLookSearches adware that need to be removed:
- ~/Library/Application Support/com.QuickLookSearches/QuickLookSearches
- ~/Library/Application Support/com.QuickLookSearchesDaemon/QuickLookSearches
- ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.QuickLookSearches.plist
- ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.QuickLookSearchesDaemon.plist
IMPORTANT NOTE! Rogue setups/apps that promote QuickLookSearches adware are designed to create a new device profile. Therefore, before taking any further removal steps, perform these actions:
1) Click the 'Preferences' icon in the menu bar and select 'Profiles'.
2) Select the 'QuickLookSearches' profile and delete it.
3) Perform a full system scan with Combo Cleaner anti-virus suite.
After performing these actions, you can proceed with further removal steps for this adware.
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- STEP 1. Remove QuickLookSearches related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove QuickLookSearches ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove QuickLookSearches adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove QuickLookSearches ads from Mozilla Firefox.
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QuickLookSearches adware removal:
Remove QuickLookSearches-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.
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Remove ads by quicklooksearches 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 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 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 in the correct order you Mac should be clean of infections. To be sure 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 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 it's virus definition database and click '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.
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Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Remove ads by quicklooksearches related Safari extensions:
Open 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 normal browser operation.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Remove ads by quicklooksearches related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:
Open your Mozilla Firefox browser. At the top right corner of the screen, click the 'Open Menu' (three horizontal lines) button. From the opened menu, choose 'Add-ons'.
Choose the 'Extensions' tab and look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the 'Remove' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Mozilla Firefox browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
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Remove ads by quicklooksearches related Google Chrome add-ons:
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Open Google Chrome and click the 'Chrome menu' (three horizontal lines) button located in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the drop-down menu, choose 'More Tools' and select 'Extensions'.
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In the 'Extensions' window, look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the 'Trash' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Google Chrome browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.
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- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.