If your browser is redirecting to ytmp3.cc and showing pop-ups, follow these steps to remove it from your Mac.
What is ytmp3.cc?
ytmp3.cc is a website that converts YouTube videos to audio files. It may ask for permission to show notifications, leading to unwanted pop-ups.
How to Remove ytmp3.cc from Your Mac
1. Remove Suspicious Login Items
- Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups.
- Ensure your profile is highlighted and the lock icon is unlocked. Click the Login Items tab.
- Select any suspicious applications and click the - (minus) sign to disable them.
2. Remove Malicious Profile Configurations
Check for any profiles that you did not set up:
- Go to System Preferences > Profiles.
- If there are any profiles you did not create, select them and click the Remove button.
3. Stop Suspicious Processes
- Open Activity Monitor.
- Look for any processes related to ytmp3.cc.
- Select the process and click the X icon to stop it.
4. Remove ytmp3.cc from Applications
Remove any applications related to ytmp3.cc:
- Go to Finder > Go > Applications.
- Find and double-click Uninstall ytmp3.cc or ytmp3.cc Uninstaller, and follow the instructions.
- Drag any ytmp3.cc files to the Trash and empty the Trash.
5. Remove ytmp3.cc Extensions from Browsers
Remove ytmp3.cc extensions from your web browsers:
Remove ytmp3.cc in Safari
- Open Safari.
- Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
- Find the ytmp3.cc extension and click Uninstall.
Remove ytmp3.cc in Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Go to Chrome > Preferences > Extensions.
- Find the ytmp3.cc extension and click Uninstall.
Remove ytmp3.cc in Firefox
- Open Firefox.
- Go to Firefox > Preferences > Extensions & Themes.
- Under Manage your Extensions, find the ytmp3.cc extension.
- Click the icon beside the extension and select Remove.
6. Remove ytmp3.cc Files and Folders
- Open Finder.
- Press COMMAND + SHIFT + . to show hidden files.
- Click Go > Go to Folder....
- Type the following locations one at a time, then click Go:
- ~/Library/LaunchAgents
- /Library/LaunchAgents
- /Library/LaunchDaemons
- Drag and drop any ytmp3.cc-related items to the Trash.
7. Fix Website Redirection Settings on Browsers
Restore your browser settings to prevent redirections:
Fix Redirection in Safari
- Open Safari.
- Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
- Click Manage Website Data... and then click Remove All.
Fix Redirection in Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Go to Chrome > Preferences > Search engine.
- Select Manage search engines and site search.
- Under Search engines, choose a default search engine.
- Remove any unfamiliar search engines.
Fix Redirection in Firefox
- Open Firefox.
- Go to Firefox > Preferences > Search.
- Under Default Search Engine, select your preferred search engine.
8. Reset Your Browser
Resetting your browser will remove add-ons, delete history, reset the homepage, and remove custom settings. Back up your bookmarks first.
Remove ytmp3.cc with Trend Micro Antivirus One
If the manual steps are too time-consuming, use Trend Micro Antivirus One to protect your Mac. It provides real-time scanning and removes threats like ytmp3.cc.
Download Antivirus One on the App Store
Run Adware Cleaner in Antivirus One
- Open Antivirus One.
- Click Adware Cleaner and then click Clean Now.