LAST UPDATED: OCT 05, 2022
Your browser keeps on redirecting and showing unsolicited pop ups that directs you to sites that promote ytmp3.cc automatically.
What is ytmp3.cc?
ytmp3.cc is a site where you can convert YouTube videos to audios for download.
How did it get installed?
When you use this site to convert a Youtube link, it will ask you for permissions to allow notifications on your browser. Once allowed, multiple unwanted notifications will show on your computer.
How do I get rid of it?
Remove ytmp3.cc manually:
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1. Remove Suspicious Login Items
Remove Suspicious Login Items
- Go to > System Preferences...> Users & Groups.
- Make sure your profile is highlighted and the lock icon is unlocked, then click the Login Items tab.
- Click on any recently-added suspicious applications, then click the - (minus) sign to disable the application.
2. Remove malicious profile configurations
Remove malicious profile configurations
Check if there are profile configurations recently added on your Mac that may affect how your mac and its installed apps works. It is not common to have a profile unless you create a personalized configuration for your mac computer. Malicious profiles are usually bundled from third party apps.
- Go to > System Preferences > Profiles.
You can skip this solution if there is NO Profiles in System Preferences. It means there is no installed or created Profile Configuration on your Mac.
- Check and choose any profile that you did not set up. Select the profile, then click the button to remove it.
4. Remove ytmp3.cc from Applications
Remove ytmp3.cc from Applications
Remove installed application on your Mac that may have been a bundled program installed from a third-party app that you are not familiar.
Note: Be careful when deleting files in these locations. If you are not sure on what you are doing, contact us at mac_support@trendmicro.com
- Go to Finder > Go > Applications.
- Double-click Uninstall ytmp3.cc or ytmp3.cc Uninstaller, and follow its instructions.
- Drag all ytmp3.cc from the Applications folder to the Trash .
- Empty Trash.
5. Remove ytmp3.cc extensions on web browsers
Remove ytmp3.cc extensions on web browsers
Remove installed browser extensions that might cause the redirection:
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Remove ytmp3.cc in Safari
- Open Safari.
- Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
- Look for ytmp3.cc extension, then click the Uninstall button.
Remove ytmp3.cc in Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Go to Chrome > Preferences > Extensions.
- Look for ytmp3.cc extension, then click the Uninstall button.
Remove ytmp3.cc in Firefox
- Open Firefox.
- Go to Firefox > Preferences > Extensions & Themes.
- Under Manage your Extensions, look for ytmp3.cc extension.
- Click the icon beside the extension, then click the Remove button.
6. Remove ytmp3.cc files and folders
Remove ytmp3.cc files and folders
- Open Finder.
- On your keyboard, press COMMAND + SHIFT + . at the same time to show hidden files.
- Click Go > Go to Folder....
- Type the following locations below one at time, then click Go:
- ~/Library/LaunchAgents
- /Library/LaunchAgents
- /Library/LaunchDaemons
- Drag and drop ytmp3.cc-related items to Trash.
8. Reset your browser
Reset your browser
Before resetting, back up your favorites/bookmarks first. This will uninstall add-ons, delete browser history, reset your homepage and remove all custom settings.
Remove ytmp3.cc with Trend Micro Antivirus One
It may take some time to go through every file, folder and browsers mentioned in all the steps listed above.
Trend Micro Antivirus One can protect your Mac from all potential risks and attacks, so you can enjoy browsing online.
It also provides real-time scanning and eliminates browser hijackers before they even leave a trace.
Download Antivirus One on the App Store
I have Trend Micro Antivirus One installed
Run the Adware Cleaner in Antivirus One:
- Open Antivirus One.
- Click Adware Cleaner, then click Clean Now.
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