How to remove UltraApplication (Mac)

What is UltraApplication

UltraApplication is a type of adware specifically designed to target Mac computers. Adware, short for advertising-supported software, is a form of malware that generates revenue for its developers by automatically displaying or downloading advertising material when a user is online. Unlike traditional malware, adware often masquerades as legitimate software or piggybacks on other software installations, making it harder for users to identify and remove. The presence of UltraApplication adware on a Mac can lead to various symptoms. Users may experience frequent pop-up ads that appear even when not browsing the internet. Web searches might be redirected to unknown websites, often filled with ads or malicious content. The adware running in the background can consume system resources, leading to slower system performance. Users might also notice the installation of new toolbars or extensions in their web browser without their consent. If UltraApplication adware has infected a Mac, it can be removed by identifying and uninstalling any suspicious applications from the “Applications” folder. Users should also check browser extensions and remove any unknown or unwanted ones. Using reputable adware removal tools designed for Mac, such as Spyhunter, can help scan for and remove adware infections automatically.

How UltraApplication infects Mac computers

UltraApplication can infect Mac computers through various methods, including:

Bundled Software: It often comes bundled with free software downloaded from the internet. Users inadvertently install the adware while installing the software they intended to get.
Fake Updates or Installers: It can be disguised as a necessary software update or a required installer for other software, tricking users into downloading and installing it.
Malicious Websites: Visiting malicious websites or clicking on malicious links can result in automatic downloads of adware like UltraApplication.
Email Attachments: It can be hidden in email attachments or links sent through spam emails.

Once installed, UltraApplication may perform several unwanted actions, such as displaying intrusive ads, redirecting browser searches to advertising or phishing websites, and collecting personal information without consent.

1. Download UltraApplication Removal Tool
2. Remove UltraApplication from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall UltraApplication from Applications
4. Remove UltraApplication from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove UltraApplication files and folders
7. Block UltraApplication ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like UltraApplication

Remove UltraApplication manually for free

Note: UltraApplication sets up to start on macOS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “UltraApplication” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: UltraApplication won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose UltraApplication in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full UltraApplication removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of UltraApplication installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove UltraApplication from Applications

Remove UltraApplication from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. UltraApplication might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall UltraApplication or UltraApplication Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag UltraApplication from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall UltraApplication

If you can’t uninstall UltraApplication using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of UltraApplication. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag UltraApplication from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with UltraApplication.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove UltraApplication add-on from your browsers

Removing UltraApplication from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension, and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the UltraApplication extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find UltraApplication extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find UltraApplication extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose UltraApplication extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish UltraApplication removal, reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In the opened window, click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu, click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of UltraApplication


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.UltraApplication.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.UltraApplication.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.UltraApplication.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.UltraApplication.system.plist


Download AdGuard for Mac to block malicious pop-ups, that promote UltraApplication

AdGuard is the best ad-blocker, internet filtering, and internet security application for macOS. It can cut out unwanted banners from site pages, block pop-ups, stop redirects, and prevent users from visiting potentially dangerous resources. Use it to stop ads promoting UltraApplication in browsers.

How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like UltraApplication

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time, there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available — Malwarebytes for Mac.