How to remove IntranetSync (Mac)

What is IntranetSync

IntranetSync is a type of adware specifically designed to target Mac users. Adware, short for advertising-supported software, is a form of malware that displays unwanted advertisements on your computer. IntranetSync masquerades as a legitimate application but operates with malicious intent, primarily to inject ads into websites you visit and redirect your browser search queries. This adware is part of the AdLoad malware family, known for its stealthy approach and ability to monitor online activities, posing a threat to user privacy. If your Mac is infected with IntranetSync, you may notice several symptoms. These include a significant increase in the number of ads displayed on websites you visit, often unrelated to the site’s content. Your browser may redirect you to unwanted websites or search engines, and your Mac might run slower than usual due to the additional load from the adware. Unauthorized changes to your browser settings, such as a new homepage or search engine, are also common indicators of infection. Additionally, IntranetSync may collect sensitive data from your browsing activities, which can be transmitted to its servers, posing a risk to your privacy. Removing IntranetSync adware from your Mac involves several steps. First, you need to remove any suspicious applications from the “Applications” folder in Finder. Look for applications like “MPlayerX” or “NicePlayer” and drag them to the Trash. Next, delete adware-generated files from directories such as /Library/LaunchAgents/, ~/Library/Application Support/, ~/Library/LaunchAgents/, and /Library/LaunchDaemons/. Check these directories for suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Additionally, remove any malicious browser extensions by accessing the extensions or add-ons section in your browser and deleting any that you did not install or that look suspicious.

How IntranetSync infects Mac computers

IntranetSync typically infiltrates Mac systems by posing as a legitimate program. This deceptive tactic is common among adware and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Users might inadvertently download and install IntranetSync when they are tricked by misleading advertisements or bundled software downloads. Once installed, IntranetSync integrates itself into the system, making it difficult to detect and remove without specialized tools. The adware often enters the system through deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers, or torrent file downloads. It can also be installed via aggressive pop-up advertisements that masquerade as alerts from trusted sources like Google Chrome or Adobe, prompting users to install supposed software updates.

1. Download IntranetSync Removal Tool
2. Remove IntranetSync from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall IntranetSync from Applications
4. Remove IntranetSync from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove IntranetSync files and folders
7. Block IntranetSync ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like IntranetSync

Remove IntranetSync manually for free

Note: IntranetSync sets up to start on macOS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “IntranetSync” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: IntranetSync won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose IntranetSync in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full IntranetSync removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of IntranetSync installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove IntranetSync from Applications

Remove IntranetSync from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. IntranetSync might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall IntranetSync or IntranetSync Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag IntranetSync from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall IntranetSync

If you can’t uninstall IntranetSync using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of IntranetSync. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag IntranetSync from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with IntranetSync.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove IntranetSync add-on from your browsers

Removing IntranetSync from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension, and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the IntranetSync extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find IntranetSync extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find IntranetSync extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose IntranetSync extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish IntranetSync removal, reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In the opened window, click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu, click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of IntranetSync


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.IntranetSync.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.IntranetSync.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.IntranetSync.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.IntranetSync.system.plist


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like IntranetSync

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