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

What is DynamicGrid

DynamicGrid is an adware application that targets Mac platform. Adware is considered by many to be synonymous with ‘malware’. It is a type malicious applications which displays unwanted ads to computer users. Some examples include pop up ads, different offers and deals, push notifications, unclosable windows or even fake virus alerts. Adware software can be installed onto Mac computers via infected websites, when users open email attachments, anytime users download and install freeware, malicious downloads and fake updates.

Even worse, the adware has the ability to gather and transmit personal info without your knowledge. DynamicGrid can be used to track information about webpages visited, web-browser and system information, and your machine IP address. So, if you happen to encounter the adware, then be quick and take effort to remove it without a wait. Follow the step-by-step tutorial below to get rid of DynamicGrid adware.

How does DynamicGrid get on your MAC

The adware was probably installed on your MAC system when you installed some free apps such as Email checker, PDF creator, video codec, etc. Because more often than not, adware software can be bundled with the installation files of Softonic, Cnet, Soft32, Brothersoft or other similar software download sites.

Thus, you must be very careful when running any files downloaded from the Internet! Always read the User Agreement, Software License and Terms of Use carefully. In the installation wizard, you should select the Advanced, Custom or Manual installation option to specify which components and optional programs to install, otherwise you risk infecting your Mac with adware software or a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

Threat Summary

Name	DynamicGrid
Type	adware, potentially unwanted program (PUP), Mac virus, Mac malware
Detection Names	Osx.Adware.Cimpli, ApplicUnwnt, MacOS.Agent-MT, OSX.Trojan.Gen, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, Adware/Adload!OSX, Program:MacOS/Vigram.A and Adware.MAC.Generic
Distribution	Free software installers, torrent downloads, shady pop up ads and fake software updaters
Symptoms	Every time you perform an Internet search, your browser is redirected to another web site, undesired advertising links appear on webpages that you are visiting, new entries appear in your Applications folder, new extensions suddenly added on your web browser, unwanted changes in your browser like using a new default search provider, fast Internet but slow browsing speeds.
Removal	DynamicGrid removal guide

How to remove DynamicGrid

In most cases adware requires more than a simple uninstall through the use of the Finder in order to be fully removed. For that reason, our team designed several removal solutions which we’ve combined in a detailed tutorial. Therefore, if you have the DynamicGrid adware on your computer and are currently trying to have it deleted then feel free to follow the few simple steps below in order to resolve your problem. Certain of the steps below will require you to exit this web-page. So, please read the step-by-step instructions carefully, after that bookmark it or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove DynamicGrid, use the following steps:

1. Remove profiles created by DynamicGrid
2. Check the list of installed apps
3. Remove DynamicGrid related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove DynamicGrid from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online

Remove profiles created by DynamicGrid

DynamicGrid can install a configuration profile on the Mac system to block changes made to the browser settings. Therefore, you need to open system preferences, find and delete the profile installed by the adware.

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 DynamicGrid.

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 device, which is normal.

Check the list of installed apps

In order to remove browser hijackers, PUPs and adware, open the Finder and click on “Applications”. Check the list of installed programs. For the ones you do not know, run an Internet search to see if they are adware, PUPs and browser hijackers. If yes, remove them off. Even if they are just a applications which you do not use, then removing them off will increase your computer start up time and speed dramatically.

Make sure you have closed all web browsers and other apps. Next, remove any unrequested and suspicious programs from Apple Mac using the Finder.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

Look around the entire list of software installed on your MAC. Most likely, one of them is the DynamicGrid . Choose the questionable program or the application that name is not familiar to you and delete it.

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

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

Remove DynamicGrid related files and folders

Now you need to try to find DynamicGrid 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.

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

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

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

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

Check for DynamicGrid 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 DynamicGrid 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.installapp.system.plist, com.search.system.plist, com.machelper.system.plist and com.DynamicGrid.system.plist. In most cases, adware, browser hijackers and PUPs create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

Manual DynamicGrid removal requires some computer skills. Some files and system entries that created by the adware software may be not fully removed. We advise that run MalwareBytes Free to scan the Mac. Moreover, this application will allow you to delete browser hijackers, toolbars, potentially unwanted programs and adware software that your machine may be affected too.

Installing the MalwareBytes is simple. First you will need to download MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) by clicking on the following link. Save it on your Microsoft Windows desktop.

Once the downloading process is complete, close all windows on your MAC OS. Further, run the saved file. Follow the prompts.

The MalwareBytes Free will automatically start and you may see its main window as displayed in the following example.

Next, click the “Scan Now” button for checking your Apple Mac for the DynamicGrid adware. While the utility is checking, you may see how many objects and files has already scanned.

After the scanning is complete, MalwareBytes will display a screen that contains a list of malicious software that has been found. Once you have selected what you want to remove from your MAC click the “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) will start to delete DynamicGrid .

Remove DynamicGrid from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

This step will show you how to remove harmful add-ons. This can get rid of DynamicGrid adware software and fix some browsing issues, especially after adware infection.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top-right corner, expand the Chrome menu. When the drop-down menu appears, select ‘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 DynamicGrid 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 DynamicGrid 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

Using an ad-blocker application such as AdGuard is an effective way to alleviate the risks. Additionally, ad-blocker apps will also protect you from malicious ads and web sites, and, of course, stop redirection chain to misleading, scam and similar websites.

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

Once 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 guidance. Click “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial which will assist you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you launch your MAC, AdGuard will start automatically and stop intrusive pop up advertisements, block malicious and misleading web pages.

Finish words

Once you have removed the adware software using this steps, Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Chrome will no longer display any unwanted ads when you browse the Internet. Unfortunately, if the guide 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 DynamicGrid adware.