AdminHelper Mac Virus – How to Get Rid of it? [2024 Update]

Do You Know How Dangerous the AdminHelper Is?

AdminHelper seems like a useful application benefiting your computer. For this reason, if you begin to install or decide to keep it, you will regret and it will totally let you down later. AdminHelper is nothing but a adware which owns more disadvantage weighing the advantage. And some of the tech expert will agree that it has no advantage.
AdminHelper

AdminHelper is brought in by several ways and no matter in what way, it is hard for you to detect its trick. They can be pore websites, spam email, freeware installer and fake software update links. For example, you don’t know if it will be a spam email if it uses personal address and you will be curious about what it really is to avoid missing some important email from your customers, your HR, your teachers and anyone unknown but matter a lot. When you open its attachment which contains the trigger to download adware or some torrent files of adware. In this way, AdminHelper exists on your PC. And you can’t even avoid if you are still using Internet.

Likewise, not only the way AdminHelper enters your PC is harmful, but also it functions harmful conducts on your PC. It will put your activities under controls without consent. And it is able to expose your privacy information from your computer. Besides, AdminHelper will be used as a tool to as a fraud conducted to your family and friends in your name. To protect yourself and people around you, we provide removal guides helpful for its deleting jibes.

Bad Issus Caused by AdminHelper Virus

1. It can execute numerous harmful tasks to take up lots CPU and RAM space
2. It leads everything run slowly and causes system death or crash
3. It adds malicious browser extensions to present you endless ads and spam popups
4. It can get your PC infected with other infections like Spyware,Adware, Browser Hijacker and Ransomware
5. It causes malfunctions of many programs or system functions
6. It can be used to collect your privacy and personal information such as password, credit card information.

AdminHelper Removal Process

Part 1. Manually Remove AdminHelper on Windows OS

Part 2. Manually Remove AdminHelper on Mac OS


Part 1. Manually Remove AdminHelper on Windows OS

(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)

Step 1 – Uninstall malicious programs from Control Panel.

  • 1. Type “control panel” in the Search Box of Taskbar and select Control Panel
  • 2. Click Uninstall a program:
  • 3. Select programs which may be related with AdminHelper and click Uninstall:

how to uninstall AdminHelper

how to uninstall AdminHelper

how to uninstall AdminHelper

 


Step 2 – Remove malicious extensions from web browsers.

Chrome

On Chrome: Launch up Google Chrome> click Three-dot icon > click MoreTools > click Extension> select extensions which may be related with AdminHelper> click trash bin

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Microsoft Edge

On Microsoft Edge: Open your Edge browser >> click on the Three-dot icon >> click on Extensions >> click on the Manage extensions option in the pop-up window  >>  select extensions which may be related with AdminHelper >>  click on the Remove option.

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remove AdminHelper from Microsoft Edge

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Firefox

On Firefox: Open Firefox, click on menu button at the top right > select Add-ons and themes > select Extensions >> select malicious extension which may be related with AdminHelper > remove it with Disable or Remove button.

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Stubborn extension related with AdminHelper does not provide “Remove” button and claims that “Your browser is managed by your organization”.

To get rid of AdminHelper permanently, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to find and remove AdminHelper related malware which takes over web browser:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

*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 3 Find and remove malicious registry entries of AdminHelper or malicious program.

NoteIn case any suspicious files, unwanted program, unwanted browser extension, or unwanted search engine cannot be removed manually, it is often caused by malicious registry files. Therefore, to get rid of such stubborn items, you need to find and remove all malicious files in the Registry Editor. Check the steps below:

1.Type “Registry Editor” in the Search Box of Taskbar and select Registry Editor:

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2. Click Edit menu and select Find >> Type virus’s name into it and click Find Next :

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3. Right click on the malicious files and click Delete (Do Not Click Delete unless you can confirm that the files is related with malware):

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If you are not able to confirm which registry files are malicious, do not take risk to delete any file, or your system may be damaged.

To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan infected PC and find out all malicious registry files:

   ↓ Download SpyHunter Anti-Malware

*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.


 

[Optional] Step 4 – Reset Web Browser Settings

Edge

On Microsoft Edge

  • Click the three horizontal dots icon >> Select Settings.
  • Click the “Choose what to clear” button
  • Click Show more >> Select everything >> click the “Clear” button.

Chrome

On Google Chrome

  • Click the Chrome menu icon >> Select Settings
  • Scroll down to the bottom and click the Advanced
  • Scroll down to the bottom >> Click the Reset button

Firefox

On Firefox

  • Click the Firefox menu at the top right corner >> click Help
  • Select Troubleshooting Information
  • Click the “Refresh Firefox” button


Part 2. Manually Remove AdminHelper on Mac OS

(Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.)

Step 1.Uninstall malicious apps from Mac.

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Open the Finder >> Go to the Applications folder >> Find out malicious apps and Click Move to Trash >> Enter your password if requested.


Step 2. Delete malware-generated files in the following folders:

/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
Library/Application Support folder;
~/Library/LaunchAgents folder;
/Library/LaunchDaemons folder;

/Library/LaunchAgents

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

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– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents:

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In the “LaunchAgents” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

AdminHelper, “com.AdminHelperDaemon”, “com.AdminHelper, “com.AdminHelper.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

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Library/Application Support

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: Library/Application Support:

In the “Application Support” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

AdminHelper, “com.AdminHelperDaemon”, “com.AdminHelper, “com.AdminHelper.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

~/Library/LaunchAgents

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgentst:

In the “LaunchAgentst” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

AdminHelper, “com.AdminHelperDaemon”, “com.AdminHelper, “com.AdminHelper.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc.

/Library/LaunchDaemons

– In Finder, choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

– In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemon:

In the “LaunchDaemon” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Here are some examples of malicious files generated by malware:

AdminHelper, “com.AdminHelperDaemon”, “com.AdminHelper, “com.AdminHelper.plist”, “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, etc

If you are not able to confirm which files are generated by malware, do not take risk to delete any file, or your system may be damaged.

To avoid the risk, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac to scan your computer and  find out all malicious files:

↓ Download Spyhunter Antimalware For Mac

(Free Remover allows you, subject to a 48-hour waiting period, one remediation and removal for results found. Read itsEULAPrivacy Policy See more Free SpyHunter Remover details.)


Step 3. Delete malicious extensions From Safari / Chrome / Firefox.

Safari

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Open Safari >> Click Safari menu button and choose Preferences >> Select the Extensions tab >> Select the suspicious extension and click Uninstall.

Firefox

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Open Firefox >> Click the menu button >> select Add-ons >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click the Disable or Remove button.

Chrome

delete AdminHelper from Mac Chrome

Run Chrome >> Click the three-dot menu button in the upper-right corner >> Select the More Tools >> Click Extensions >> Determine the suspicious or unwanted extension, click on the Trash icon >> Click Remove


Step 4. Use SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac to re-diagnose your Mac and see if it is 100% clean:

To make sure that your system is not infected at all, it’s better to run a scan with SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac Antivirus and see if it will detect any remaining unwanted items:

↓ Download Spyhunter Antimalware For Mac

*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.

– Once SpyHunter-Installer.dmg  is downloaded, double-click it to install:

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– Once SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac is installed and launched, please click “Start Scan Now” button:

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– SpyHunter Anti-malware for Mac will scan your Mac for malware infections. Once the scan is completed, remove any found infections.

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