Browser extension named Anilopo is a Macintosh-based unwanted program. It may work well with freeware publishers and shareware developers because it claims to monetize software installation. On the part of end-user, Anilopo affirms to yield faster downloads and will let them install programs the easy way through its highly optimized process. However, we found some irregularities during diagnostics. Other software and potentially unwanted program (PUP) are incorporated to whatever freeware that users are obtaining from this platform. As such, it is significant for adware authors to utilize this service in order to reach many Mac users.
When user executes Anilopo, it initiates installation of some programs; certainly, PUP's are part of it. Users are commonly unaware of these added products. It is worth mentioning that unwanted program that will end up on your Mac system will highly affect browser programs like Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. In addition, it is common to most adware like Anilopo to load internet cookies that tend to monitor browsing habit of web users. Visited websites, search inquiries, keywords, and personal information are some items it prefers to gather on affected browser.
Apart from above mentioned illicit act, execution of Anilopo will result to immediate modification of browser configuration. The adware aims to override homepage, new tab, and default search provider. Vital pages of the browser will be hijacked by Search.anilopo.com. Sadly, nearly all victims who came across this type of threat find it complex to reverse all the changes made by this adware. Therefore, we put up a systematic guide to remove Anilopo from your Mac computer as well as internet browser programs. For a complete procedures and removal tools, please see the special section on this page.
Combo Cleaner is a trusted Mac utility application with complete antivirus and optimization features. It is useful in dealing with adware, malware, and PUP's. Moreover, it can get rid of adware like Anilopo. You may need to purchase full version if you require to maximize its premium features.
5. Wait until antivirus downloads it's latest virus definition updates and click on "Start Combo Scan" to start removing Anilopo.
2. Once you have located Anilopo, click on Remove or Uninstall, to get rid of it.
If you cannot find the specified file, please look for any unfamiliar or suspicious entries. It may be the one causing Anilopo to be present on your Mac. Arranging all items to see the most latest ones may also help you identify recently installed unfamiliar files. Please press Option + Command + 4 on your keyboard to arrange the application list in chronological order.
4. You may now delete or remove locked files that belongs to Anilopo adware.
2. Run Malwarebytes Anti-malware for Mac. It will check for updates and download if most recent version is available. This is necessary in finding recent malware threats including Anilopo.
5. After the scan, Malwarebytes Anti-malware for Mac will display a list of identified threats, Anilopo is surely part of it. Be sure to select all items in the list. Then, click Remove button to clean the computer.
- Lastly, remove Anilopo from the Homepage field. Replace it with your preferred URL to be set as your default homepage.
- Enter the desired web address as your home page, replacing Anilopo. Click Save.
- Under Home Page field, type the desired URL to replace Anilopo settings.
3. Select Anilopo or any relevant profile from the left pane. See image below.
5. Close the Profiles window and open the affected browser to change all settings associated with Anilopo.