Maps User Guide

Maps uses your location to help you find directions from where you are to where you want to go, and shows you businesses, restaurants, and other places of interest that are nearby.

What is MapsVoyage?The Malwarebytes research team has determined that MapsVoyage is a browser hijacker. These so-called hijackers manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice. How to remove (uninstall) MapsVoyage. This entry is devoted to an adware called MapsVoyage and methods to delete it. If you suffer from annoying pop-ups on each website, and the speed of the laptop has abruptly decreased - this page will explain you what adware is, identify the fundamental issue and sweep the computer of malicious programs. The MapsVoyage software from Mapsvoyage.com is promoted as a browser extension for Google Chrome that helps you find the most convenient route from point A to point B. The MapsVoyage extension is very similar to the Go Maps Chrome Extension and the MetroWhiz Toolbar in terms of what they offer. All three extensions provide customized experiences based on the Google Maps. This MapsVoyage Virus removal guide works for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. MapsVoyage is an application meant for people who do a lot of traveling. The tool provides helpful input which.

Allow Maps to use your location

If you see a message that Maps can’t use your current location, you need to turn on Location Services in System Preferences.

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy.

2. Click the lock icon to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password.

3. Click Privacy, select Location Services in the list on the left, select Enable Location Services, then select Maps.

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Show your location on the map

In the Maps app on your Mac, click the Current Location button in the toolbar (or use the Touch Bar).

A blue dot appears on the map at your location.

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Turn off your current location

You can turn off Location Services for all apps on your Mac or just for Maps.

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy.

2. Click the lock icon to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password.

3. Click Privacy, select Location Services in the list on the left, then deselect Maps. To turn off Location Services for all apps, deselect Enable Location Services.

For more information about Location Services and privacy, see Manage which apps can detect your Mac location.

How to remove PowerSuite from Mac?

What is PowerSuite?

PowerSuite is advertised as a tool that is designed to free up disk space, remove junk files and duplicate files, and unwanted applications. However, it is very likely that its developers use questionable methods to distribute it (e.g., a marketing method called 'bundling'). Therefore, PowerSuite is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

PowerSuite includes tools called 'Clean Up', 'Startup Boost', 'Find Duplicate Files', 'App Uninstaller' and 'Eraser' and 'Automatic Cleanup'. As mentioned in the introduction, these tools supposed to free up disk space, remove unnecessary junk files and duplicate files, and unwanted apps. However, none of these tools can be used if PowerSuite is not activated (purchased). It is worthwhile to mention that apps that are categorized as PUAs are likely to perform fake scans/generate fake results. In other words, it is common that they are designed to trick users into paying money for their registration/activation. It is unknown whether PowerSuite functions like one of those apps, however, there is such possibility. Another problem with many apps like PowerSuite is that developers distribute them together with other PUAs, for instance, various browser hijackers, adware-type applications. Browser hijackers are designed to promote fake search engines (their addresses) by changing certain browser settings. Adware-type apps are designed serve advertisements. For example, coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and other types of ads. Both browser hijackers and adware-type apps can be designed to function as data collectors that gather browsing data like geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited pages, IP addresses. In some cases they can access sensitive details as well. What is worse, collected details could be misused to generate revenue by selling them to third parties (potentially cyber criminals), or in some other ways.

A couple of examples of other apps that are categorized as PUAs are Osx Uninstaller, Umate Mac Cleaner, Mac Cleaner. As a rule, they are advertised as tools that are designed to fix errors, remove unwanted data, files, uninstall apps, remove viruses, etc. However, not all of them function as they supposed to. As mentioned in the introduction, they are called PUAs because quite often they get downloaded and installed by users unintentionally.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

Most of the times users download and/or install PUAs when they download and/or install programs that have those apps included in their download and/or installation setups as extra offers. This distribution method is called 'bundling'. It works when users do not change 'Advanced', 'Custom' or other settings of setups (or untick certain checkboxes) before completing download and/or installation processes. In other words, when they do not decline offers to download and/or install included apps. Also, sometimes unwanted downloads and/or installations can be caused by clicking deceptive advertisements that are designed to execute certain scripts. It is worthwhile to mention that in most cases such ads appear on untrustworthy pages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended not to use Peer-to-Peer networks (like eMule, torrent clients), unofficial websites, third party downloaders, installers, etc., to download or install programs (and files). It is because they tend to be used as tools to distribute unwanted, sometimes even malicious software. Programs and files should be downloaded from official websites and via direct links. Download and installation setups that have checkboxes or settings like 'Advanced', 'Manual, 'Custom', should be checked for offers to download and/or install unwanted apps. It should be done before completing download and/or installation processes. Advertisements on unreliable, questionable pages can be designed to open pages that are not trustworthy or execute scripts that are designed cause unwanted downloads and/or installations. Therefore, it is advised not to click the aforementioned ads. All unwanted, suspicious or unknown extensions, add-ons or plug-ins installed that are already installed on a web browser should be removed. The same applies to software of this kind that is installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of PowerSuite application (GIF):

PowerSuite installation setup:

Website promoting PowerSuite application:

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Quick menu:

• STEP 1. Remove PUA related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

Potentially unwanted applications removal:

Remove potentially unwanted applications from your 'Applications' folder:

Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select 'Applications'. In the applications folder, look for 'MPlayerX', 'NicePlayer', or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.

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Remove powersuite potentially unwanted application related files and folders:

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for adware-generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents

In the “LaunchAgents” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, “kuklorest.update.plist”, etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the same string.

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/Application Support

In the “Application Support” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, “MplayerX” or “NicePlayer”, and move these folders to the Trash.

Check for adware-generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents folder:

In the Go to Folder bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents

In the “LaunchAgents” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - “installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”, “kuklorest.update.plist”, etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the same string.

Check for adware-generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons

In the “LaunchDaemons” folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example “com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist”, “com.myppes.net-preferences.plist”, 'com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist”, “com.avickUpd.plist”, etc., and move them to the Trash.

Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps in the correct order you Mac should be clean of infections. To be sure your system is not infected run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file double click combocleaner.dmg installer, in the opened window drag and drop Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates it's virus definition database and click 'Start Combo Scan' button.

Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays 'no threats found' - this means that you can continue with the removal guide, otherwise it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.

After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

PowerSuite potentially unwanted application removal from Internet browsers:

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Remove powersuite potentially unwanted application related Safari extensions:

Open Safari browser, from the menu bar, select 'Safari' and click 'Preferences...'.

In the preferences window, select 'Extensions' and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the 'Uninstall' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Remove powersuite potentially unwanted application related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:

Open your Mozilla Firefox browser. At the top right corner of the screen, click the 'Open Menu' (three horizontal lines) button. From the opened menu, choose 'Add-ons'.

Choose the 'Extensions' tab and look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the 'Remove' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Mozilla Firefox browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Remove powersuite potentially unwanted application related Google Chrome add-ons:

Open Google Chrome and click the 'Chrome menu' (three horizontal lines) button located in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the drop-down menu, choose 'More Tools' and select 'Extensions'.

In the 'Extensions' window, look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the 'Trash' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Google Chrome browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.