SoftwareHelper is a special adware designed specifically for Mac computers. The adware, by the way, is the part of the AdLoad family. The adware is most commonly spread through integration with some free applications. The adware, therefore, is fairly considered to be a potentially unwanted application that you should immediately remove from your device. It injects its ads into the majority of browsers – Safari, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The adware may show is ads on the condition that certain requirements are met – for instance, the specifically visited site or the IP address of the attacked computer. However, even if the adware does not show ads – you still should get rid of it for safety reasons.
SoftwareHelper adware removal menu.
Instructions to remove SoftwareHelper from Mac computers.
Tips to delete the SoftwareHelper adware manually.
How does your browser work when SoftwareHelper is enabled in it?
We’ve already mentioned that SoftwareHelper is designed to display the variety of advertisement banners in your screen. There is nothing wrong with ads as long as they’re legitimate and decent. The problem with SoftwareHelper is that this adware displays the ads that often prevent you from reading the content on other websites. The banners are often showed on top of the important information, thus you’re not able to properly perceive the required information.
Ads delivered by the SoftwareHelper adware are not really genuine. The danger of this adware-type app is in its interconnection with many junk pages on the web. For instance, it may eventually point your browser to the following resources:
- landing pages of suspicious browser extensions;
- websites that promotes installation of rogue security programs, adware, browser hijackers, etc;
- pages that encourage you to share your personal details by means of fake surveys;
- resources that try to force you into subscribing to uncontrolled web push notifications.
SoftwareHelper is also directly involved in collecting your personal details. For instance, it may gather the information from your previous browsing experience, such as your browsing history, submitted search queries, visited pages, IP addresses, geographical locations and other private data. Even your credit card details may be under the inspection of third parties.
Finally, SoftwareHelper may periodically cause unwanted redirections of your browser to random websites. This will essentially distract you from things that are really important. Furthermore, your Mac will function in an extremely slow manner while the SoftwareHelper adware remains active. We strongly advise that you remove it as soon as possible by carefully following these removal instructions below.
SoftwareHelper removal instructions.
Instructions to clean Mac computers.
- Download Combo Cleaner for your Mac by clicking on the “Download Now” button below.
- You will be redirected to the App Store:
- Install the application and start it.
- Wait until Combo Cleaner downloads new updates (mandatory step):
- Once updates are downloaded and installed, click on “Start Combo Scan” button:
- To enable full functionality of Combo Cleaner and in order to delete detected malware, click on “Upgrade to Premium and Remove” button:
It is also possible that you get rid of the SoftwareHelper manually. Consider implementing these steps below:
- In Safari, go to “Preferences”;
- Go to the “Extensions” tab;
- Find SoftwareHelper in the list and click on “Uninstall” to remove the extension;
- This will open its location on your Mac;
- Find the appropriate app file related to SoftwareHelper and move it to the Trash;
- Reboot your Mac.
Additional manual tips to fix your browser.
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