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

What is AccessibleValue

AccessibleValue is an adware application that targets Mac computers. Many users consider adware, PUPs, keyloggers, trojans as the same thing. They are all types of malware that each behave differently. The word ‘adware’ is a combination of two words ‘ad’ and ‘software’. Adware displays unwanted advertisements on the infected MAC. The AccessibleValue app can change browser settings such as start page, search engine, search results, or even add toolbars to the browser. It run in the background when surf the World Wide Web, and it can slow down the MAC system and affect its performance.

Even worse, AccessibleValue has the ability to gather your browsing history and user information, including passwords and credit card numbers. In the future, privacy information about you can be transferred third party companies.

If you are unfortunate have adware or malware running on your computer, you can follow the few simple steps here to remove AccessibleValue from your machine and internet browser.

How does AccessibleValue get on your Apple Mac

Most often, freeware setup files include additional applications such as this adware. So, be very careful when you agree to install anything. The best way – is to select a Custom, Advanced or Manual setup mode. Here reject all optional applications in which you are unsure or that causes even a slightest suspicion. The main thing you should remember, you don’t need to install any optional apps which you do not trust!

Threat Summary

Name	AccessibleValue, AccessibleValue 1.0 app
Type	adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA), Mac virus, Mac malware
Detection Names	Adware/Adload!OSX, MacOS.Agent-MT, ApplicUnwnt, Program:MacOS/Vigram.A, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, Adware.MAC.Generic, Osx.Adware.Cimpli and OSX.Trojan.Gen
Distribution	Free software installers, torrent downloads, suspicious popup ads and fake updaters
Symptoms	The web site links redirect to a web sites different from what you expected, pop ups and new tab pages are loaded without your request, there is an unexpected application in the ‘Applications’ section of the Finder, an unexpected plugin appears in your web-browser, your MAC system settings are being changed without your request, slow Internet or slow browsing.
Removal	AccessibleValue removal guide

How to remove AccessibleValue adware

The following few simple steps will help you to remove AccessibleValue adware from the Google Chrome, Safari and Firefox web-browser. Moreover, the few simple steps below will help you to remove malware, browser hijackers, PUPs and toolbars that your Apple Mac may be infected. Please do the tutorial step by step. If you need assist or have any questions, then ask for our assistance or type a comment below. Read this manual carefully, bookmark it or open this page on your smartphone, because you may need to exit your web browser or restart your MAC OS.

To remove AccessibleValue, execute the following steps:

1. Remove profiles created by AccessibleValue
2. Uninstall AccessibleValue associated software by using the Finder
3. Remove AccessibleValue related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove AccessibleValue from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online

Remove profiles created by AccessibleValue

AccessibleValue 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 related to AccessibleValue.

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 computer, which is normal.

Uninstall AccessibleValue associated software by using the Finder

Check the list of installed applications and remove all unknown or suspicious apps. This is an important step, it so often happens that adware, PUPs and browser hijackers are built into free programs, so by removing these applications you can get rid of web browser redirects and unwanted advertisements.

Open Finder and click “Applications” as shown on the image below.

You will see a list of software installed on your machine. We recommend to pay maximum attention to the application you installed last. Most likely, it is the AccessibleValue adware. If you’re in doubt, you can always check the program by doing a search for her name in Google, Yahoo or Bing.

After the application which you need to delete is found, simply right press on its name, and choose “Move to Trash”.

Don’t forget, choose Finder, then “Empty Trash”.

Remove AccessibleValue related files and folders

Now you need to try to find AccessibleValue 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.

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

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

Some files created by AccessibleValue 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 AccessibleValue 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: macsearch.plist, installapp.plist, com.net-preferences.plist, com.google.defaultsearch.plist, , search.plist, com.machelper.plist and com.AccessibleValue.service.plist. Most often, adware, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Check for AccessibleValue 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.AccessibleValue.system, then this folder must be deleted. Move all suspicious folders and files to the Trash.

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

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We recommend using MalwareBytes to scan the Mac computer for browser hijackers, adware software and PUPs. This free tool is an advanced malware removal application developed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular anti-malware technology. It’s able to help you get rid of browser hijackers and other security threats from your Mac computer for free.

Visit the following page to download the latest version of MalwareBytes for Apple Mac.

Once the download is finished, close all windows on your Apple Mac. Further, run the saved file. Follow the prompts.

The MalwareBytes Free will automatically start and you can see its main window as displayed on the screen below.

Next, click the “Scan Now” button to look for AccessibleValue adware. A system scan can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your machine. While the MalwareBytes Anti Malware tool is scanning, you can see how many objects it has identified as being infected by malicious software.

Once the checking is done, you can check all threats found on your computer. Make sure to check mark the items that are unsafe and then click the “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes Free will get rid of AccessibleValue adware and move the selected items to the Quarantine.

Remove AccessibleValue from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

This step will show you how to delete harmful extensions. This can get rid of AccessibleValue adware and fix some surfing issues, especially after adware infection.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top-right corner, expand the Google Chrome menu. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to delete AccessibleValue 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 AccessibleValue 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

The AdGuard is a very good ad-blocking program for the Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, with active user support. It does a great job by removing certain types of annoying advertisements, popunders, popups, unwanted new tabs, and even full page ads and website overlay layers. Of course, the AdGuard can block malicious web sites automatically or by using a custom filter rule.

Please go to the link below to download the latest version of AdGuard for Mac OS.

When downloading 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 guidance. 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 start your MAC system, AdGuard will run automatically and stop unwanted popups, block malicious and misleading websites.

Finish words

Once you’ve finished the steps shown above, your MAC system should be clean from this adware and other malicious software. The Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari will no longer show any unwanted ads when you browse the World Wide Web. Unfortunately, if the few simple steps does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help.

Please create a new question by using the “Ask Question” button in the Questions and Answers. Try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the AccessibleValue adware.