How to uninstall OptimalState app/extension from Mac

What is OptimalState

OptimalState is an adware application. Adware software is type of malware that may cause problems for your Apple Mac. It can generate numerous additional pop up, banner, pop-under and in-text link advertisements flooding on your internet browser; collect your personal information such as login details, online searches, etc; run in the background and drag down your MAC OS running speed; give more chances for other adware, potentially unwanted apps even malicious software to get on your MAC system.

Does adware steal your data? The OptimalState adware can gather lots of personal information about you such as what web-sites you are opening, what you are looking for the Net and so on. This personal info, later, may be used for marketing purposes.

If you want to remove OptimalState, you will not succeed, because it is very stubborn. But with the help of the following steps, you surely can delete adware completely from your MAC.

How does OptimalState get on your computer

Adware usually spreads bundled with free software that downloaded from the Net. Which means that you need to be proactive and carefully read the Terms of use and the License agreement properly. For the most part, adware and potentially unwanted applications will be clearly described, so take the time to carefully read all the information about the software that you downloaded and want to install on your MAC OS.

Threat Summary

Name	OptimalState, Optimal State 1.0 app
Type	adware software, PUP (potentially unwanted program), popups, popup virus, popup advertisements
Symptoms	adverts appear in places they shouldn’t be when you go to a web-page, you’re periodically redirected to another web page that you do not intend to visit unwanted internet browser extensions or toolbars keep coming back your browser startpage or search engine keeps changing or is not set to Google anymor slow browsing Internet your Apple Mac is no stable leading to crashes
Removal	OptimalState removal guide

How to remove OptimalState from Mac

The answer is right here on this web-page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will help you easily to clean your Apple Mac of the OptimalState adware. Moreover, you can select manual or automatic removal solution. If you’re familiar with the computer then use manual removal, otherwise use the free anti malware tool created specifically to remove adware software. Of course, you can combine both methods. Certain of the steps below will require you to shut down this web-page. So, please read the few simple steps carefully, after that bookmark it or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove OptimalState, use the steps below:

1. Remove profiles created by OptimalState
2. Remove OptimalState related applications through the Finder
3. Remove OptimalState related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove OptimalState from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online

Remove profiles created by OptimalState

OptimalState can install a configuration profile on the Mac system to block changes made to the browser settings. Therefore, you need to open system preferences, find and delete the profile installed by the adware.

Click the System Preferences icon ( ) in the Dock, or choose Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, click Profiles, then select a profile related to OptimalState.

Click the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen to remove the profile.
Note: if you do not see Profiles in the System Preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on your Mac computer, which is normal.

Remove OptimalState related applications through the Finder

Check out the Finder (Applications section) to see all installed applications. If you see any unknown and dubious programs, they are the ones you need to delete.

1. Open the Finder.
2. Click “Applications”.
3. It will show a list of all applications installed on the Apple Mac.
4. Scroll through the all list, and remove questionable and unknown applications. Pay maximum attention to the program you installed last.
5. Drag the dubious application from the Applications folder to the Trash.
6. Empty Trash.

Remove OptimalState related files and folders

Now you need to try to find OptimalState related files and folders, and then delete them manually. You need to look for these files in certain directories. To quickly open them, we recommend using the “Go to Folder…” command.

Click on the Finder icon. From the menu bar, select Go and click “Go to Folder…”. As a result, a small window opens that allows you to quickly open a specific directory.

Check for OptimalState generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchAgents

This will open the contents of the “/Library/LaunchAgents” folder. Look carefully at it and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files: com.machelper.plist, OptimalState.plist, search.plist, installapp.plist and macsearch.plist. Most often, browser hijackers, PUPs and adware create several files with similar names.

Check for OptimalState generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/Application Support

This will open the contents of the “Application Support” folder. Look carefully at its contents, pay special attention to recently added/changed folder. Move all suspicious folders to the Trash.

Check for OptimalState generated files in the “~/Library/LaunchAgents” folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
~/Library/LaunchAgents

Proceed in the same way as with the “/Library/LaunchAgents” and “/Library/Application Support” folders. Look for suspicious and recently added files. Move all suspicious files to the Trash.

Check for OptimalState generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Carefully browse the entire list of files and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files to be deleted: com.machelper.plist, com.macsearch.plist, com.OptimalState.plist, com.installapp.plist and com.search.plist. In most cases, browser hijackers, PUPs and adware create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

Manual OptimalState removal requires some computer skills. Some files and system entries that created by the adware software can be not completely removed. We suggest that use MalwareBytes Free to scan the Mac computer. Moreover, this program will allow you to delete adware, toolbars, potentially unwanted programs and browser hijackers that your MAC system may be affected too.

Please go to the following link to download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM).

After downloading is finished, close all programs and windows on your machine. Open a directory in which you saved it. Run the saved file and follow the prompts.

Once install is finished, you will see window as shown on the image below.

Now click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan with this tool for the OptimalState adware. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

After that process is done, you can check all threats found on your MAC OS. Once you have selected what you wish to remove from your MAC system press “Quarantine” button.

The Malwarebytes will now remove OptimalState adware and move the selected threats to the program’s quarantine.

Remove OptimalState from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you have ‘OptimalState ‘ removal problem, then remove unwanted extensions can help you. In the steps below we’ll show you the way to get rid of malicious extensions without reinstall. This will also help to get rid of OptimalState adware from your web browser.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Google Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove OptimalState by reset Chrome settings.	Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’. Go to ‘Extensions’ tab. To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it. If you are still experiencing issues with OptimalState adware removal, you need to reset Mozilla Firefox browser.
Internet Explorer	Safari
Click ‘Tools’ button in the top-right corner. Select ‘Manage add-ons’. In the drop-down menu under ‘Show’, select ‘All add-ons’. To delete an add-on, double-click it; in the new window click ‘Remove’. Another method to delete OptimalState adware from Internet Explorer is reset Internet Explorer settings.	On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’. Select ‘Extensions’ tab. Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

How to stay safe online

It is important to use ad blocker software such as AdGuard to protect your Apple Mac from harmful web sites. Most security experts says that it’s okay to block advertisements. You should do so just to stay safe! And, of course, the AdGuard may to block misleading and other unwanted web sites.

1. AdGuard can be downloaded from the following link.
   
   

   AdGuard for Mac download
   3686 downloads
   Author: © Adguard
   Category: Security tools
   Update: January 17, 2018
   
2. After the download is finished, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
3. Once the setup is finished, press “Skip” to close the installation program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial which will allow you get to know AdGuard better.
4. In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you launch your Apple Mac, AdGuard will start automatically and stop annoying ads, block harmful and misleading web pages.

To sum up

After completing the step-by-step guide shown above, your computer should be clean from this adware and other malicious software. The Safari, Chrome and Firefox will no longer open any unwanted ads when you surf the Internet. Unfortunately, if the few simple steps does not help you, then you have caught a new adware software, and then the best way – ask for help.

Please create a new question by using the “Ask Question” button in the Questions and Answers. Try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the OptimalState adware.