If you have accidentally installed the "Advanced Mac Cleaner" program on your Mac, you can remove it by following the instructions described in this article.
Steps
Step 1. Back up your personal files
Before proceeding, save all the documents you are working on and consider following these instructions:
- Export the favorites of the internet browser you normally use;
- Make a backup copy of the Mac Keychain settings;
- Save any open documents or files that you have not yet saved.
Step 2. Access the "Utilities" folder inside the "Applications" directory
Step 3. Run the "Activity Monitor" program
At this point, locate and select the process related to the "Advanced Mac Cleaner" program, then click the small i-shaped icon located in the upper left corner of the "Activity Monitor" window. Go to the "Ports and open documents" tab and take note (through a simple copy and paste) of all the information relating to the output of the chosen program.
Step 4. When you are ready, close the window that appeared by pressing the Exit button
Step 5. Press the button to switch from the "Utilities" folder to the "Applications" folder
Now try to uninstall the "Advanced Mac Cleaner" program by simply dragging its icon into the system recycle bin.
Step 6. Close any files and documents that may still be open and restart your computer
Step 7. Try deleting any "Advanced Mac Cleaner" related items still left inside the Mac
Access the "Library" system folder and manually delete all the files of the app in question.
Step 8. Delete the entry for the "Advanced Mac Cleaner" program still present in the "Login Items" tab of the Mac
This way the program will not run automatically at system startup. For more details follow these instructions:
- Open the "System Preferences" window by clicking on the relative icon on the system Dock;
- Choose the "Users and groups" option;
- When the "Users and Groups" window appears, select the "Login Items" tab;
- Select the item "Advanced Mac Cleaner" from the list of programs that run automatically at login by pressing the "-" button;
- Congratulations, your work is done at this point.
Advice
- It is always better to prevent the installation of unsolicited or unnecessary programs or applications (indicated on the web with the acronyms "PUP" and "PUA") which are increasingly distributed in conjunction with other products. It is the best way to prevent unpleasant situations.
- To prevent such programs from being installed on your system, you should carefully read the instructions that appear on the screen during the application and software installation procedure. Very often when you install some programs, by default, other unnecessary or unwanted tools are also added. With due care you can prevent this from happening by deselecting the relevant check buttons. This rule also applies when using a Mac. This is extremely simple advice, but if applied consistently it will keep your computer safe and sound.
- Since the program in question is optional and is not integrated into the Mac operating system, the fact that it is present in the computer means that the user (voluntarily or not) has authorized its download and installation.
