How to uninstall OriginalUnitValue app/extension from Mac (Virus removal guide)

What is OriginalUnitValue

OriginalUnitValue is a potentially unwanted app (PUA) that belongs to the Adware group. Adware can make big problem to your Mac. Adware also known as ‘adware software’ is a form of malicious applications which shows lots of advertisements in form of pop-up windows, discounting deals, promos or even fake alerts on the computer. Adware can seriously affect your privacy, your computer’s performance and security. Adware software can be installed onto your MAC OS without your knowledge.

Another reason why you need to remove the OriginalUnitValue adware is its online data-tracking activity. It has the ability to collect privacy data about you which can be later sold to third party companies. You don’t know if your home address, account names and passwords are safe.

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How does OriginalUnitValue get on your machine

Adware usually spreads bundled with free software . So, when you installing free apps, carefully read the disclaimers, select the Custom or Advanced installation mode to watch for third-party applications that are being installed, because some of the software are PUAs and adware.

Threat Summary

Name	OriginalUnitValue, OriginalUnitValue 1.0 app
Type	adware, PUA (potentially unwanted app), Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, OSX.Trojan.Gen, Program:MacOS/Vigram.A, Osx.Adware.Cimpli, MacOS.Agent-MT, Adware.MAC.Generic, Adware/Adload!OSX and ApplicUnwnt
Distribution	Free software installers, fake updaters, torrent downloads and suspicious pop up advertisements
Symptoms	You keep getting redirected to suspicious web sites, advertising banners appear on web pages that you are visiting, unexpected application installed without your consent, unwanted toolbars in your internet browser, your web-browser home page has changed and you cannot change it back, slow Internet or slow browsing.
Removal	OriginalUnitValue removal guide

How to remove OriginalUnitValue from Mac

If you have consistent popups or undesired advertisements, slow computer, freezing MAC system problems, you are in need of adware removal assistance. The few simple steps below will guide you forward to get OriginalUnitValue adware removed and will help you get your Apple Mac operating at peak capacity again.

To remove OriginalUnitValue, perform the following steps:

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

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

OriginalUnitValue 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 the System Preferences icon ( ) in the Dock, or choose Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, click Profiles, then select a profile associated with OriginalUnitValue.

Click the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen to remove the profile.
Note: if you do not see Profiles in the System Preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on your Mac, which is normal.

Remove OriginalUnitValue associated software by using the Finder

Go to the Finder and delete suspicious programs, all programs you do not remember installing. It’s important to pay the most attention to programs you have recently installed. If you do not know what a program does, look for the answer on the Internet.

1. Open the Finder.
2. Click “Applications”.
3. It will show a list of all software installed on the computer.
4. Scroll through the all list, and remove questionable and unknown programs. Pay maximum attention to the program you installed last.
5. Drag the questionable program from the Applications folder to the Trash.
6. Empty Trash.

Remove OriginalUnitValue related files and folders

Now you need to try to find OriginalUnitValue 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.

OriginalUnitValue creates several files, these files must be found and removed. Below is a list of files associated with this unwanted application.

• /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.OriginalUnitValue.system.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.OriginalUnitValue.service.plist
• /Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/System/com.OriginalUnitValue.system
• ~/Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/Services/com.OriginalUnitValue.service.app

Some files created by OriginalUnitValue are hidden from the user. To find and delete them, you need to enable “show hidden files”. To do this, use the shortcut CMD + SHIFT + . Press once to show hidden files and again to hide them. There is another way. Click Finder -> Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal. In Terminal, paste the following text: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

Press Enter. Hold the ‘Option/alt’ key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch.

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 OriginalUnitValue 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: com.google.defaultsearch.plist, , installapp.plist, com.machelper.plist, search.plist, macsearch.plist, com.net-preferences.plist and com.OriginalUnitValue.service.plist. Most often, PUPs, browser hijackers and adware create several files with similar names.

Check for OriginalUnitValue 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 folders and files. Check the contents of suspicious folders, if there is a file with a name similar to com.OriginalUnitValue.system, then this folder must be deleted. Move all suspicious folders and files to the Trash.

Check for OriginalUnitValue 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 OriginalUnitValue 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.macsearch.system.plist, com.OriginalUnitValue.system.plist, com.machelper.system.plist, com.search.system.plist and com.installapp.system.plist. In most cases, adware, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We recommend using MalwareBytes Free. You can download and install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) to look for and get rid of OriginalUnitValue related programs from your Mac computer. When installed and updated, the malicious software remover automatically finds and removes all security threats exist on the Apple Mac.

Installing the MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) is simple. First you’ll need to download MalwareBytes AntiMalware on your MAC OS from the link below.

When the download is complete, run it and follow the prompts. Click the “Scan” button to start checking your Apple Mac for the OriginalUnitValue adware. This task can take some time, so please be patient. When a malicious software, adware or PUPs are found, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. In order to delete all threats, simply click the “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) is a free program that you can use to remove all detected folders, files, malicious services and so on.

Remove OriginalUnitValue from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

Remove unwanted add-ons is a simple solution to get rid of OriginalUnitValue adware and return web browser’s settings that have been replaced by adware.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Google Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. When the drop-down menu appears, choose ‘More tools’ and click on ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to get rid of OriginalUnitValue adware 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 issues with OriginalUnitValue adware software removal, you need to reset 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

It’s also critical to protect your browsers from malicious web sites and advertisements by using an ad blocker program such as AdGuard. Security experts says that it’ll greatly reduce the risk of malware, and potentially save lots of money. Additionally, the AdGuard can also protect your privacy by blocking almost all trackers.

Download AdGuard by clicking on the link below.

After the download is finished, run the downloaded file. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick tutorial. Click “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick instructions that will assist you get to know AdGuard better.

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

Finish words

Now your MAC system should be free of the OriginalUnitValue adware. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you stop unwanted pop-ups and annoying malicious web pages) and MalwareBytes Free (to periodically scan your Apple Mac for new adware softwares and other malware).

If you are still having problems while trying to get rid of OriginalUnitValue from the Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome, then ask for help here here.