How to uninstall LogarithmicEntry app/extension from Mac

What is LogarithmicEntry

LogarithmicEntry is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that falls under the category of Adware. Adware software is considered by many to be synonymous with ‘malicious software’. It is a malicious program which shows unwanted ads to computer users. Some examples include pop-up advertisements, push notifications or unclosable windows. Adware software can be installed onto your Apple Mac via infected web sites, when you open email attachments, anytime you download and install freeware.

Another reason why you need to remove the LogarithmicEntry adware is its online data-tracking activity. Adware software has the ability to gather and transmit confidential info without your knowledge. Adware software can track information about web sites visited, browser and system information, and your MAC OS IP address.

Don’t panic because we’ve got the solution. Here’s a instructions on how to get rid of LogarithmicEntry adware from the computer and free your internet browser of unwanted advertisements.

How does LogarithmicEntry get on your MAC OS

Adware usually gets onto Apple Mac by being attached to another application in the same setup file. The risk of this is especially high for the various free programs downloaded from the Internet. The developers of the programs are hoping that users will use the quick setup mode, that is simply to click the Next button, without paying attention to the information on the screen and do not carefully considering every step of the installation procedure. Thus, adware can infiltrate your computer without your knowledge. Therefore, it is very important to read everything that the application says during installation, including the ‘Terms of Use’ and ‘Software license’. Use only the Manual, Custom or Advanced installation method. This method will help you to disable all optional and unwanted apps and components.

Threat Summary

Name	LogarithmicEntry, LogarithmicEntry 1.0 app
Type	adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA), pop ups, pop up ads, popup virus
Symptoms	undesired advertising links appear on web pages that you are visiting every time you perform an Internet search, your internet browser is rerouted to another web-page unexpected programs installed without your knowledge unexpected toolbars in your web-browser your web browser homepage or search provider keeps changing or is not set to Google anymor your browser slows to a crawl CPU usage seems unusually high
Removal	LogarithmicEntry removal guide

How to remove LogarithmicEntry adware

The adware is a form of malware that you might have difficulty in removing it from your computer. Thankfully, you’ve found the effective LogarithmicEntry removal steps in this article. Both the manual removal way and the automatic removal way will be provided below and you can just choose the one that best for you. If you’ve any questions or need help then type a comment below. Certain of the steps will require you to reboot your MAC system or exit this web page. So, read this guide carefully, then bookmark this page or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove LogarithmicEntry, follow the steps below:

1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
2. Check the list of installed applications
3. Remove LogarithmicEntry related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove LogarithmicEntry from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. Finish words

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

LogarithmicEntry can make changes to the Mac system such as malicious changes to browser settings, and the addition of malicious system profiles. You need to check the system preferences, find and remove malicious profiles and ensure your settings are as you expect.

Click Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, select Profiles. if there is no Profiles in the list of preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on the Mac device. If there is Profiles in the list, then click on it, then select a profile related to LogarithmicEntry.

To delete a malicious profile, click on the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen.

Check the list of installed applications

It is of primary importance to identify and delete adware software, browser hijackers and PUPs through ‘Applications’ section of your Finder.

Make sure you have closed all web browsers and other programs. Next, uninstall any unwanted and suspicious apps from Apple Mac using the Finder.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

Look around the entire list of applications installed on your MAC. Most likely, one of them is the LogarithmicEntry adware. Choose the questionable program or the program that name is not familiar to you and delete it.

Drag the dubious program from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Most important, don’t forget, choose Finder -> Empty Trash.

Remove LogarithmicEntry related files and folders

Now you need to try to find LogarithmicEntry 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 LogarithmicEntry 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: installapp.plist, search.plist, LogarithmicEntry.plist, macsearch.plist and com.machelper.plist. Most often, adware, browser hijackers and PUPs create several files with similar names.

Check for LogarithmicEntry 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 LogarithmicEntry 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 LogarithmicEntry 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.LogarithmicEntry.plist, com.macsearch.plist, com.search.plist, com.machelper.plist and com.installapp.plist. In most cases, browser hijackers, PUPs and adware create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We recommend using MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM). You can download and install MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) to scan for and delete LogarithmicEntry associated applications from your Mac device. When installed and updated, the malware remover automatically identifies and deletes all security threats exist on the machine.

MalwareBytes can be downloaded from the following link.

When the downloading process is complete, close all software and windows on your Apple Mac. Open a directory in which you saved it. Run the saved file and follow the prompts.

Once install is complete, you’ll see window as shown on the image below.

Now click the “Scan” button to search for LogarithmicEntry . This task can take some time, so please be patient. While the MalwareBytes AntiMalware program is scanning, you can see how many objects it has identified as threat.

After MalwareBytes Free completes the scan, MalwareBytes will show a list of detected threats. You may remove items (move to Quarantine) by simply click “Quarantine” button.

The Malwarebytes will now remove LogarithmicEntry and move the selected items to the Quarantine.

Remove LogarithmicEntry from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

Remove unwanted extensions is a easy method to delete LogarithmicEntry adware and return internet browser’s settings that have been changed by adware.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
Click on ‘three dots menu’ button at the top right corner of the Chrome window. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to delete LogarithmicEntry by reset Google 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 problems with LogarithmicEntry removal, you need to reset Mozilla Firefox browser.
Safari
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

Enabling an ad-blocking program such as AdGuard is an effective way to alleviate the risks. Additionally, adblocker software will also protect you from harmful ads and web pages, and, of course, block redirection chain to misleading, scam and similar web sites.

Download AdGuard from the following link.

After downloading is finished, run the downloaded file. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick instructions. Click “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick guidance that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you start your MAC OS, AdGuard will run automatically and stop undesired pop-ups, block malicious and misleading web-pages.

Finish words

Once you’ve done the few simple steps above, your MAC OS should be clean from this adware and other malicious software. The Firefox, Chrome and Safari will no longer display the LogarithmicEntry ads when you browse the Net. Unfortunately, if the instructions does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help.

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