How to remove MasterInput (Mac)

What is MasterInput

MasterInput is a type of adware that falls under the AdLoad malware family, primarily targeting macOS systems. This rogue application operates by displaying unsolicited advertisements, which can include pop-ups, banners, and overlays on various interfaces. Users may experience a decline in system performance, as well as unwanted redirects to dubious websites, potentially compromising their privacy and security. Additionally, MasterInput can track user data, gathering sensitive information such as browsing histories and personal details for profit. Its distribution often occurs through deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software downloads, or torrent file sharing. Removing MasterInput is crucial to prevent further privacy breaches and to restore normal functionality to affected devices. Employing reputable antivirus software, such as Combo Cleaner, is recommended for effective detection and removal.

How MasterInput infects Mac computers

MasterInput adware typically infects Mac systems through deceptive distribution methods, primarily bundled with legitimate software downloads. Users often unwittingly install this adware by opting for “Easy” or “Express” installation settings, which allow additional unwanted applications to be included in the installation process. It can also be propagated through torrent downloads, malicious pop-up ads, and misleading promotional websites that entice users with seemingly harmless offers. Once installed, MasterInput can execute scripts that run in the background, displaying intrusive advertisements and tracking user data, leading to privacy concerns and potential financial loss. The threat lies not only in its immediate effects, such as unwanted ads and slow system performance, but also in its ability to gather sensitive information, which may be sold to third parties. As a result, users should be vigilant when downloading software and consider using reputable antivirus solutions to detect and remove such threats.

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

Remove MasterInput manually for free

Note: MasterInput 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 “MasterInput” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: MasterInput 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 MasterInput in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

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

Remove MasterInput from Applications

Remove MasterInput from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall MasterInput

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

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

Remove MasterInput add-on from your browsers

Removing MasterInput 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 MasterInput 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 MasterInput 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 MasterInput 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 MasterInput extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish MasterInput 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 MasterInput


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


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