How to uninstall FlashPVideo app/extension from Mac

What is FlashPVideo

According to security professionals, FlashPVideo is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that falls under the category of Adware . Adware is a type of invasive software — which can infect MACs — periodically redirect the web browser to certain websites so the owners of those websites can generate revenue by displaying ads to visitors. It’s not a good idea to have installed adware. The reason for this is simple, it doing things you do not know about. And of course you completely don’t know what will happen when you click anything in the the advertisements.

The worst is, adware software can analyze the location and which Net web-pages you visit, and then present advertisements to the types of content, goods or services featured there. Adware software creators can gather and sell your surfing information and behavior to third parties.

Adware is usually written in ways common to malware, spyware and browser hijackers. In order to delete FlashPVideo, you will need perform the following steps or use free adware software removal utility listed below.

How does FlashPVideo get on your computer

The most common way to get adware is a freeware installer. Most commonly, a user have a chance to disable all unnecessary modules, but certain installers are created to confuse the average users, in order to trick them into installing potentially unwanted software and adware. Anyway, easier to prevent adware rather than clean up your MAC after one. So, keep your browser updated (turn on automatic updates), use good antivirus applications, double check free programs before you run it (do a google search, scan a downloaded file with VirusTotal), avoid suspicious and unknown web-pages.

Threat Summary

Name	FlashPVideo, FlashPVideo 1.0 app
Type	adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA), popups, pop-up ads, pop up virus
Symptoms	unclosable window appear and recommend fake Jave updates you keep getting redirected to dubious web sites new entries appear in your Applications folder unwanted internet browser add-ons or toolbars keep coming back your web browser homepage or search provider keeps changing or is not set to Google anymor you are unable to update your security programs slow Internet browsing speeds your MAC system starts performing very slowly
Removal	FlashPVideo removal guide

How to Remove FlashPVideo (removal steps)

Most often adware software requires more than a simple uninstall through the use of the Finder in order to be fully removed. For that reason, our team created several removal methods which we’ve combined in a detailed guide. Therefore, if you have the FlashPVideo adware on your Apple Mac and are currently trying to have it removed then feel free to follow the few simple steps below in order to resolve your problem. Certain of the steps will require you to reboot your Apple Mac or shut down this web-site. So, read this guide carefully, then bookmark this page or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove FlashPVideo, use the steps below:

1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
2. Remove FlashPVideo related software through the Finder
3. Remove FlashPVideo related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove FlashPVideo from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. Finish words

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

FlashPVideo can make changes to the Mac system such as malicious changes to browser settings, and the addition of malicious system profiles. You need to check the system preferences, find and remove malicious profiles and ensure your settings are as you expect.

Click Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, select Profiles. if there is no Profiles in the list of preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on the Mac. If there is Profiles in the list, then click on it, then select a profile associated with FlashPVideo.

To delete a malicious profile, click on the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen.

Remove FlashPVideo related software through the Finder

Try to identify and remove the application that causes the appearance of unwanted ads or browser redirect, using the Applications list which is located in the Finder.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

It will open a list of all applications installed on your MAC OS. Scroll through the all list, and uninstall any dubious and unknown software. Right click to suspicious program and choose “Move to Trash”. Another solution is drag the program from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Most important, scroll through the all list, and move to trash any unknown applications. Don’t forget, choose Finder -> Empty Trash.

Remove FlashPVideo related files and folders

Now you need to try to find FlashPVideo related files and folders, and then delete them manually. You need to look for these files in certain directories. To quickly open them, we recommend using the “Go to Folder…” command.

Click on the Finder icon. From the menu bar, select Go and click “Go to Folder…”. As a result, a small window opens that allows you to quickly open a specific directory.

Check for FlashPVideo generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchAgents

This will open the contents of the “/Library/LaunchAgents” folder. Look carefully at it and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files: search.plist, FlashPVideo.plist, macsearch.plist, installapp.plist and com.machelper.plist. Most often, browser hijackers, adware and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Check for FlashPVideo generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/Application Support

This will open the contents of the “Application Support” folder. Look carefully at its contents, pay special attention to recently added/changed folder. Move all suspicious folders to the Trash.

Check for FlashPVideo generated files in the “~/Library/LaunchAgents” folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
~/Library/LaunchAgents

Proceed in the same way as with the “/Library/LaunchAgents” and “/Library/Application Support” folders. Look for suspicious and recently added files. Move all suspicious files to the Trash.

Check for FlashPVideo generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Carefully browse the entire list of files and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files to be deleted: com.FlashPVideo.plist, com.machelper.plist, com.search.plist, com.installapp.plist and com.macsearch.plist. In most cases, potentially unwanted programs, adware and browser hijackers create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We recommend using MalwareBytes Free. You can download and install MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) to scan for and delete FlashPVideo related software from your Mac device. When installed and updated, the malicious software remover automatically scans for and removes all security threats present on the MAC OS.

Click the following link to download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware.

After the download is done, run it and follow the prompts. Click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan for the FlashPVideo . While the MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) program is scanning, you may see how many objects it has identified as threat. When you are ready, click the “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) is a free program that you can use to get rid of all detected folders, files, malicious services and so on.

Remove FlashPVideo from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you’re still seeing FlashPVideo that won’t go away, you might have malicious add-ons installed on your internet browser. Check your internet browser for unwanted add-ons using the steps below.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
Click on ‘three dots menu’ button at the top right corner of the Chrome window. In the menu go to ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove FlashPVideo adware software by reset Google Chrome settings.	Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’. Go to ‘Extensions’ tab. To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it. If you are still experiencing problems with FlashPVideo removal, you need to reset Mozilla Firefox browser.
Safari
On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’. Select ‘Extensions’ tab. Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

How to stay safe online

One of the worst things is the fact that you cannot block all malicious web-sites using only built-in Microsoft Windows capabilities. However, there is a application out that you can use to block unwanted web browser redirections, ads and pop ups in any modern internet browsers including Chrome, Safari and Mozilla Firefox. It is called Adguard and it works very well.

Download AdGuard on your MAC system from the following link.

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

Each time, when you start your machine, AdGuard will launch automatically and stop annoying pop-up advertisements, block malicious and misleading websites.

Finish words

Now your MAC OS should be free of the FlashPVideo app. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you block unwanted ads and undesired harmful websites) and MalwareBytes Anti Malware (to periodically scan your MAC system for new adware softwares and other malicious software).

If you are still having problems while trying to delete FlashPVideo from the Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome, then ask for help here here.