How to Remove ProActive Adware \ PUA on Mac?

ProActive has been noticed as a loathsome adware which is the source of every disturbing trouble. Mostly, ProActive sneaks into computer without the notice by computer users as it always comes with the way of packing with free downloading program. Also, it is necessary to keep an eye on other suspicious resources like spam email attachment, malicious link and porn site.
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As long as downloaded, ProActive will tamper with the browser settings, making itself to be activated automatically. The advertisements coupon code, banner, video, commercial product and bogus security application will be endlessly bombarded onto website to block online activities from going smoothly. Be noticed, to click those ads can lead to high level risk malware to worsen the operating system.

Affected by ProActive, you are supposed to be redirected suspicious website and asked to download new version program into computer. Be aware that this can lead to the penetration of other malware, which will seriously damage system files. Leaving ProActive on computer, it may even steal data from online activities and result in identity theft. Thus, to totally protect your computer, ProActive should be removed as fast as possible.

 


How to Remove ProActive? (Windows + Mac OS)

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Section A – ProActive Removal Steps For Windows OS

  1. End malicious process run by ProActive and related malware
  2. Uninstall malicious programs related with ProActive
  3. Delete browser extension installed by ProActive and related malware
  4. Remove malicious files created by ProActive or related malware
  5. Reset Web Browsers to remove Hijackers brought by ProActive

Section B – ProActive Removal Steps For Mac OS

  1. Remove malicious extension and browser hijacker related with ProActive or malware
  2. Uninstall harmful Apps installed along with ProActive or malware
  3. Remove malicious files generated by ProActive or malware from your Mac
  4. Download SpyHunter Antimalware For Mac to Scan For Malicious Apps and Files

Section A – ProActive Removal Steps For Windows OS

(NOTE – Please bookmark this page first, because some steps will require you to restart your web browser or computer.)

Step 1. End malicious process run by ProActive and related malware.

1. Hit Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time to open Windows Task Manager:

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2. Find malicious process related with ProActive or malware, and then right-click on it and click End Process or End Task.

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Step 2. Uninstall malicious programs related with ProActive.

Press “Win + R ” keys together to open the Run screen;

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Type control panel in the Run window and click OK button;

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In Control Panel, click Uninstall a program under Programs;

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Look for malicious app related with ProActive; Right-click on the malicious program and click Uninstall.

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Many malware may re-install themselves multiple times if you don’t delete thier core files. To get rid of ProActive completely, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Aniti-malware to scan entire system and delete all malicious files.

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Step 3. Delete extension installed by ProActive and related malware.

Chrome

On Chrome

Click the Chrome menu button >> Click Tools >> Select Extensions:

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Find extension that may be related with ProActive or potential threat >> Click the trash can icon to delete them.

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Microsoft Edge

On Microsoft Edge

Start Edge: Click the More (…) button ahe tog right corner and click Extensions:

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Select the extensions you want to remove and click Remove:

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Firefox

On Firefox

Click the menu button and choose Add-ons. The Add-ons Manager tab will open.

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In the Add-ons Manager tab, select the Extensions panel >> find extension that may be related with ProActive or potential threat >> Click Remove button.

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IE

On Internet Explorer

Open the IE, click the Tools button , and then click Manage add-ons.

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Choose Toolbars and Extensions on left side of the window >> Find  extension that may be related with ProActive or potential threat>> Click Disable button

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Malicious extensions may re-install itself on web browser if you don’t delete core files of ProActive and related malware. To get rid of ProActive completely, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Aniti-malware to scan entire system and delete all malicious files.

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Step 4. Remove malicious files created by ProActive or related malware.

1. Hit Windows + R keys at the same time to open Run window and input a regedit and click OK:

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2. In the Registry Editor, hit Windows key + F key together to open Find window → Enter virus  name → Press Enter key to start search.

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3. When the search is completed, right click the folders related with ProActive and click Delete button:

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Please Read This Before You Remove Registry Files

PLEASE Be Carefully, Do Not Delete Healthy Registry Entries, Or Your Computer May Be Damaged.

If you are not able to determine which regsitry files are malicious, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system and find out all malicious files. It can avoid mistakes and may reduce the cleanup time from hours to minutes.

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Step 5. Reset Web Browsers to remove Hijackers Brought by ProActive.

Chrome

Reset Chrome:

  1. Click the Chrome menu button, represented by three horizontal lines;
  2. Click Settings when the drop-down menu appears;
  3. In the Settings screen, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Advanced” link;
  4. Click on the “Reset settings to their original defaults” button.
  5. A confirmation dialog appears,  click on the “Reset Settings” button.

Edge

Reset Microsoft Edge:

  • Click on Microsoft Edge’s main menu button, represented by three horizontal dots;
  • Click on “Settings“ button when the drop-down menu appears;
  • Click on “Reset Settings”On the left side of the window;
  • Click on “Restore settings to their default values”
  • Click on the “Reset” button in the new confirmation window that opens.

Firefox

Reset Firefox:

  1. Click the menu button of firefox, represented by three horizontal lines;
  2. Click on “Help“ button when the drop-down menu appears;
  3. Click on “Troubleshooting Information“ from the Help menu;
  4. Click the “Refresh Firefox” button in the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page.
  5. Click on the “Refresh Firefox” button in the new confirmation window that opens.

IE

Reset IE :

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the gear icon in the upper-right part of your browser, then select “Internet Options“.
  2. Now select the “Advanced” tab, then click on the “Reset” button
  3. In the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” section, select the “Delete personal settings” checkbox, then click on the “Reset” button.

NOTE – If the steps above doesn’t help, please rescan entire infected PC with Spyhunter anti-malware and let it help you fix all problems.



Section B – ProActive Removal Steps For Mac OS

Step 1 – Remove nasty extension and browser hijacker related with ProActive or  malware.

Chrome

– Click the setting button “” at the top right of the browser window, choose “More Tools” and choose “Extensions“.

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– Click the “trash can icon” button to remove extension related with ProActive or malware:

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Safari

Safari:

– Choose Safari > Preferences

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– On the ‘Extensions’ tab, find out the extension related with adware or hijacker and click Uninstall or Disable

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Firefox

Mozilla Firefox:

– Click the settings button (three horizontal bars) in the top-right corner and then select ‘Add-ons’.

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– Click “Extensions” tab under Add-on Manager page to view the extensions.
– Find the suspicious add-on you want to disable and click its “Disable” button.
– If you want to delete an extension entirely, click “Remove.”

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Malicious browser extensions hijack your Google Search and redirect you to unwanted websites. To get rid of related search hijacker, you need to delete core files of ProActive and related malware. We recommend downloading SpyHunter Mac Antimalware to remove all malicious apps and hijacker for you. This may save you hours and ensure you don’t make mistakes that harm your system

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Step 2 – Uninstall harmful Apps related with ProActive or malware

– Open Finder at the Dock

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– Select Applications and find out suspicious apps related with ProActive , then right click on the app and click Move to Trash:

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– Right click on Trash icon to select Empty Trash

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Step 3 – Remove malicious files generated by ProActive or malware from your Mac

Malware geneates lots of malicious files and folders on infected Mac, to avoid ProActive reinstalling itself, you need to find out and remove all malicious files:

1. Click the Finder icon from the menu bar  >>  choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

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2. In the Go to Folder… bar, type “/Library/LaunchAgents” and click Go:

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3. In LaunchAgents folder, search for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash.

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Here are some examples of files generated by malware:

“installmac.AppRemoval.plist”,  “com.genieo.completer.download.plist” “com.genieoinnovation.macextension.plist” “com.genieo.engine.plist” “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” , “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”

4.Repeat the process on the following folders:

~/Library/LaunchAgents

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/Library/Application Support

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/Library/LaunchDaemons

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Many malware may re-install themselves multiple times if you don’t delete thier core files. To find and remove all malicious files , We recommend downloading SpyHunter Mac Antimalware to scan your Mac. This may save you hours and ensure you don’t make mistakes that harm your system

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*OFFER – The SpyHunter Trial version includes, for one device, a one-time 7-day Trial period for SpyHunter 5 Pro (Windows) or SpyHunter for Mac. Check Terms & Conditions of SpyHunter Free Trial , EULA and Privacy/Cookie Policy.


Step 4 – Download SpyHunter Antimalware For Mac to Scan For Malicious Apps and Files.

Lots of Malware keep generating malicious files on infected computer deeply, thus it’s quite difficult for common computer users to find out and remove all harmful items related with ProActive. Meanwhile, there will be possibility that users remove core system files by mistake and then the entire computer will be harmed seriously.

To avoid the risks, We recommend all users downloading SpyHunter Antimalware For Mac, a professional automatic malware removal tool which keeps your Mac away from virus and malware attack and avoid online spam and phishing websites and protect your privacy and files well.

1. Click Download button here to download SpyHunter For Mac:

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2. Double-click SpyHunter-1.2-15-7043-Installer.dmg to install Spyhunter For Mac:

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3. Once SpyHunter For Mac  is installed, run a scan and register its full version to remove all malicious objects on your Mac.

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4. In case ProActive is still infecting your Mac, Submit a Support Ticket and the support agent will conact to help you.

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