Author:
Bobbie Johnson
Date Of Creation:
8 April 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
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Content
If you accidentally installed Advanced Mac Cleaner on your Mac, follow the steps in this article to remove this program from your computer.
Steps
1 Save all personal files. Remember to save all open documents. To do this, follow these steps:
- export bookmarks in the browser;
- make a copy of your iCloud Keychain settings;
- save other unsaved documents, files, etc.
2 Open the Applications folder and find the Utilities subfolder in it.
3 Run the embedded System monitoring. Then find Advanced Mac Cleaner and click on the little icon i in the upper left corner of the System Monitor window. Click on the third tab "Open files and ports". Remember (copy and paste) all "Outgoing Information" associated with the above program.
4 When done, click Finish.
5 Click the Back arrow and open the Applications folder. Try uninstalling Advanced Mac Cleaner by moving the program to the Trash.
6 Save your current work and reboot your operating system.
7 Try cleaning Advanced Mac Cleaner related files. To do this, as a rule, you need to open the "Libraries" folder and manually erase the remaining service files.
8 Open the Login Items section and delete any Advanced Mac Cleaner items that are still on your computer. To do this, do the following:
- open "System Preferences" in the Dock at the bottom of the screen;
- click on the "Users and Groups" option;
- when the “Users and Groups” window appears on the screen, click on the already mentioned “Login Items” tab;
- select "Advanced Mac Cleaner" in the start menu list and click on the "-" icon;
- now everything is ready.
Tips
- Try not to download potentially unwanted programs. The easiest way to avoid intrusive adware problems is to prevent them from occurring.
- To avoid accidentally installing adware, read the wizard carefully and do not install programs you do not know about. This is especially important when working on a Mac. This obvious tip will help you keep your computer clean for as long as possible.
- The above tip is for an optional / add-on program that may be unnecessary / unused / unauthorized, despite the fact that inexperienced users (like you) have agreed to download or install it.
Warnings
- Inexperienced users are advised not to change or delete the contents of the Libraries folder.