cannot trash malware NGPlayerSetup.dmg

Question

How do I delete this pesky dmg? I never asked for it and never uploaded or downloaded it. When I try to "Empty Trash" it is much to clever and says "it is in use."

For many files that refuse to go I use the Trash-It app, works for me and not affiliated. — Solar Mike, Aug 04 '19 at 05:32

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 03 '19 at 16:09

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Open Terminal
type cd .Trash followed by Return
type rm NGPlayer followed by Tab
the name should now auto-complete
type Return to remove the file
reboot

Please be aware that this will just remove the DMG from your system, it will not cleanout any malware which might already have gotten installed.

answered Aug 03 '19 at 16:09

nohillside

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I was wondering if it was actually active & running from the dmg, rather than having been 'correctly' installed. – Tetsujin Aug 03 '19 at 16:13
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@Tetsujin So do I. But removing the DMG and rebooting should solve that. – nohillside Aug 03 '19 at 16:26

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 03 '19 at 16:11

PC Risk has a page on its removal - How to remove NG Player from Mac?

Ultimately they're trying to sell you their own software, but you can read their guide for free ;-)

You should also invest in a proper, recognised, full-time antivirus suite. Macs are not immune to infection, merely less-likely targets overall.

At minimum, I'd grab the free version of Malwarebytes but ultimately I'd get something that scores well on a recognised test site like AV-TEST

cannot trash malware NGPlayerSetup.dmg

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