How to uninstall UltraSearchSystem app/extension from Mac – Removal guide

What is UltraSearchSystem

UltraSearchSystem is a PUP (potentially unwanted program) that belongs to the Adware category . Adware is a part of malware. When adware hijacks your Mac, it might carry out various malicious tasks. Some of the more common acts on MAC systems include: adware can present numerous pop-ups and/or annoying adverts;adware software can redirect your internet browser to misleading web sites; adware can slow down your MAC OS; adware can modify web browser settings.

Does adware steal your personal information? Adware has the ability to gather a wide variety of personal information such as what web pages you are opening, what you are looking for the Internet and so on. This privacy information, afterwards, may be sold to third parties.

Below we are discussing the methods which are very useful in uninstalling adware. The instructions will also help you to get rid of UltraSearchSystem from your MAC for free.

How does UltraSearchSystem get on your MAC OS

Adware software come bundled with some freeware. So always read carefully the install screens, disclaimers, ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘Software license’ appearing during the install process. Additionally pay attention for additional software which are being installed along with the main application. Ensure that you unchecked all of them! Also, run an ad blocker application that will help to stop shady and untrustworthy web pages.

Threat Summary

Name	UltraSearchSystem, Ultra Search System 1.0 app
Type	adware, potentially unwanted program (PUP), pop ups, pop-up ads, pop-up virus
Symptoms	pop-up ads won’t go away every time you perform an Internet search, your internet browser is redirected to another web site unwanted web browser plugins or toolbars keep coming back your web-browser start page has replaced without your permission low ping but slow Internet CPU usage seems unusually high
Removal	UltraSearchSystem removal guide

How to remove UltraSearchSystem adware

In many cases adware software requires more than a simple uninstall with the help of the Finder in order to be fully deleted. For that reason, our team created several removal ways that we have combined in a detailed tutorial. Therefore, if you have the UltraSearchSystem ads on your Apple Mac and are currently trying to have it removed then feel free to follow the step-by-step tutorial below in order to resolve your problem. Read it once, after doing so, please bookmark this page (or open it on your smartphone) as you may need to close your internet browser or reboot your MAC system.

To remove UltraSearchSystem, use the following steps:

1. Manual UltraSearchSystem removal
   • Delete potentially unwanted programs using the Finder
   • Remove UltraSearchSystem from Firefox
   • Delete UltraSearchSystem adware software from Safari
   • Remove UltraSearchSystem from Google Chrome
2. Automatic Removal of UltraSearchSystem adware
   • How to automatically get rid of UltraSearchSystem with MalwareBytes
3. How to stay safe online
4. Finish words

Manual UltraSearchSystem removal

In this section of the article, we have posted the steps that will allow to get rid of UltraSearchSystem adware manually. Although compared to removal tools, this solution loses in time, but you don’t need to download anything on your Apple Mac. It will be enough for you to follow the detailed instructions with pictures. We tried to describe each step in detail, but if you realized that you might not be able to figure it out, or simply do not want to change the Microsoft Windows and web browser settings, then it’s better for you to use utilities from trusted developers, which are listed below.

Delete potentially unwanted programs using the Finder

First, go to the Finder and remove questionable software, all applications you don’t remember installing. It’s important to pay the most attention to software you installed just before UltraSearchSystem adware appeared on your Mac. If you don’t know what a program does, look for the answer on the Internet.

Make sure you have closed all web browsers and other applications. Next, uninstall any undesired and suspicious applications from MAC using the Finder.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

Look around the entire list of apps installed on your computer. Most likely, one of them is a program associated with the UltraSearchSystem adware. Choose the dubious program or the application that name is not familiar to you and remove it.

Drag the questionable program from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Most important, don’t forget, select Finder -> Empty Trash.

Remove UltraSearchSystem from Firefox

This step will help you remove UltraSearchSystem ads, third-party toolbars, disable harmful extensions and return your default startpage, new tab and search engine settings.

First, open the Firefox and press button. It will display the drop-down menu on the right-part of the web browser. Further, click the Help button () as displayed below.

In the Help menu, select the “Troubleshooting Information” option. Another way to open the “Troubleshooting Information” screen – type “about:support” in the browser adress bar and press Enter. It will open the “Troubleshooting Information” page like below. In the upper-right corner of this screen, press the “Refresh Firefox” button.

It will show the confirmation prompt. Further, press the “Refresh Firefox” button. The Firefox will start a task to fix your problems that caused by the UltraSearchSystem adware. Once, it’s finished, click the “Finish” button.

Delete UltraSearchSystem adware software from Safari

By resetting Safari internet browser you restore your internet browser settings to its default state. This is basic when troubleshooting problems that might have been caused by UltraSearchSystem adware.

Run Safari browser. Next, select Preferences from the Safari menu.

First, click the “Security” tab. Here, select “Block pop-up windows”. It will stop some types of popups.

Now, click the “Extensions” tab. Look for questionable extensions on left panel, choose it, then click the “Uninstall” button. Most important to remove all dubious extensions from Safari.

Once complete, check your startpage and search provider settings. Click “General” icon. Make sure that the “Homepage” field contains the website you want or is empty.

Make sure that the “Search engine” setting shows your preferred search engine. In some versions of Safari, this setting is in the “Search” tab.

Remove UltraSearchSystem from Google Chrome

If you have adware problem or the Chrome is running slow, then reset Chrome settings can help you. In the steps below we will show you a way to reset your Google Chrome settings to original settings without reinstall. This will also help to get rid of UltraSearchSystem ads from your browser.

1. First, run the Chrome and click the Menu icon (icon in the form of three dots).
2. It will show the Google Chrome main menu. Select More Tools, then press Extensions.
3. You will see the list of installed extensions. If the list has the extension labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following guidance: Remove Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy.
4. Now open the Google Chrome menu once again, press the “Settings” menu.
5. Next, click “Advanced” link, which located at the bottom of the Settings page.
6. On the bottom of the “Advanced settings” page, click the “Reset settings to their original defaults” button.
7. The Google Chrome will show the reset settings dialog box as shown on the image above.
8. Confirm the browser’s reset by clicking on the “Reset” button.
9. To learn more, read the post How to reset Chrome settings to default.

Automatic Removal of UltraSearchSystem adware

Manual removal is not always as effective as you might think. Often, even the most experienced users may not completely get rid of UltraSearchSystem adware. So, we advise to check your machine for any remaining malicious components with free adware removal software below.

How to automatically get rid of UltraSearchSystem with MalwareBytes

If you are still having problems with the UltraSearchSystem removal or just wish to scan your MAC system occasionally for adware and other malware, then download MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM). It is free for home use, and scans for and removes various undesired software that attacks your machine or degrades MAC OS performance. MalwareBytes can remove hijacker, adware software, potentially unwanted programs as well as malicious software, including ransomware and trojans.

Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) from the following link.

After the downloading process is complete, close all apps and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Run the saved file and follow the prompts.

Once install is finished, you will see window like below.

Now click the “Scan” button to start scanning your MAC OS for the UltraSearchSystem adware. This task may take quite a while, so please be patient. While the tool is scanning, you can see number of objects and files has already scanned.

As the scanning ends, MalwareBytes AntiMalware will display you the results. Make sure all threats have ‘checkmark’ and click “Remove Selected Items” button.

The Malwarebytes will now delete UltraSearchSystem and move the selected items to the Quarantine.

How to stay safe online

Use an ad-blocking utility like AdGuard will protect you from malicious ads and content. Moreover, you can find that the AdGuard have an option to protect your privacy and block phishing and spam web-sites. Additionally, ad blocking software will help you to avoid annoying popups and unverified links that also a good way to stay safe online.

AdGuard can be downloaded from the following link.

When the downloading process is finished, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen. Follow the prompts.

Each time, when you start your MAC OS, AdGuard will run automatically and stop unwanted pop-up advertisements, block harmful and misleading web sites.

Finish words

Now your Apple Mac should be free of the UltraSearchSystem adware. We suggest that you keep MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (to periodically scan your computer for new adware softwares and other malware) and AdGuard (to help you stop undesired pop ups and malicious web sites). Moreover, to prevent any adware software, please stay clear of unknown and third party applications.

If you need more help with UltraSearchSystem related issues, go to here.