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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

  1. Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups.
  2. Ensure your profile is highlighted and the lock icon is unlocked. Click the Login Items tab.
  3. 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:

  1. Go to System Preferences > Profiles.
  2. If there are any profiles you did not create, select them and click the Remove button.

3. Stop Suspicious Processes

  1. Open Activity Monitor.
  2. Look for any processes related to ytmp3.cc.
  3. Select the process and click the X icon to stop it.

4. Remove ytmp3.cc from Applications

Remove any applications related to ytmp3.cc:

  1. Go to Finder > Go > Applications.
  2. Find and double-click Uninstall ytmp3.cc or ytmp3.cc Uninstaller, and follow the instructions.
  3. 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

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
  3. Find the ytmp3.cc extension and click Uninstall.

Remove ytmp3.cc in Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Go to Chrome > Preferences > Extensions.
  3. Find the ytmp3.cc extension and click Uninstall.

Remove ytmp3.cc in Firefox

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Go to Firefox > Preferences > Extensions & Themes.
  3. Under Manage your Extensions, find the ytmp3.cc extension.
  4. Click the icon beside the extension and select Remove.

6. Remove ytmp3.cc Files and Folders

  1. Open Finder.
  2. Press COMMAND + SHIFT + . to show hidden files.
  3. Click Go > Go to Folder....
  4. Type the following locations one at a time, then click Go:
    • ~/Library/LaunchAgents
    • /Library/LaunchAgents
    • /Library/LaunchDaemons
  5. 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

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
  3. Click Manage Website Data... and then click Remove All.

Fix Redirection in Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Go to Chrome > Preferences > Search engine.
  3. Select Manage search engines and site search.
  4. Under Search engines, choose a default search engine.
  5. Remove any unfamiliar search engines.

Fix Redirection in Firefox

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Go to Firefox > Preferences > Search.
  3. 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

  1. Open Antivirus One.
  2. Click Adware Cleaner and then click Clean Now.
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