How to uninstall InputBalance app/extension from Mac

What is InputBalance

InputBalance is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that falls under the category of Adware . Adware is a form of unwanted software created to throw advertisements up on your web browser screen. Adware software generates profit for its developer by randomly displaying a ton of ads and pop up deals. You might experience a change in your startpage or search engine, new tabs opening or even a redirect to shady web-pages.

The worst is, adware can install a component which enables its developer to track which web-pages you visit, which products you look at upon those pages. They are then able to select the type of advertisements they display you. So, if you had adware on your Apple Mac, there is a good chance you have another that is collecting and sharing your personal data with third parties, without your knowledge.

By following few simple steps below it’s easy to detect and remove adware software from Safari, Google Chrome and Firefox and your Apple Mac. Learn how to remove InputBalance and other unwanted applications, as well as how to run a full MAC virus scan.

How does InputBalance get on your Apple Mac

Most of unwanted ads and pop-ups come from web browser toolbars and/or addons, BHOs (browser helper objects) and optional apps. In most cases, these items claim itself as applications which improve your experience on the Internet by providing a fast and interactive homepage or a search engine that does not track you. Remember, how to avoid the unwanted apps. Be cautious, start only reputable apps which download from reputable sources. NEVER install any unknown and suspicious software.

Threat Summary

Name	InputBalance, InputBalance 1.0 app
Type	adware, PUP (potentially unwanted program), pop ups, popup advertisements, pop-up virus
Symptoms	advertising links appear in places they shouldn’t be every time you perform an Internet search, your internet browser is rerouted to another web-page unexpected applications installed without your say-so unexpected internet browser extensions or toolbars keep coming back your browser settings are being altered without your request speed test good but internet slow CPU usage seems unusually high
Removal	InputBalance removal guide

How to remove InputBalance adware

We can assist you remove InputBalance ads from your internet browsers, without the need to take your Apple Mac to a professional. Simply follow the removal guide below if you currently have the unwanted adware on your computer and want to remove it. If you have any difficulty while trying to remove the adware software, feel free to ask for our assist in the comment section below. Read this manual carefully, bookmark it or open this page on your smartphone, because you may need to shut down your browser or reboot your machine.

To remove InputBalance, execute the steps below:

1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
2. Uninstall InputBalance related programs through the Finder
3. Remove InputBalance related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove InputBalance from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. To sum up

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

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

In System Preferences, click Profiles, then select a profile associated with InputBalance.

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 device, which is normal.

Uninstall InputBalance related programs through the Finder

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

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

Carefully browse through the list of installed software and get rid of all suspicious and unknown apps.

When you have found anything suspicious that may be the InputBalance adware software or other potentially unwanted program, then right click this application and choose “Move to Trash”. Once complete, Empty Trash.

Remove InputBalance related files and folders

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

Check for InputBalance 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 InputBalance 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 InputBalance 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.InputBalance.plist, com.macsearch.plist, com.installapp.plist, com.search.plist and com.machelper.plist. In most cases, adware, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We suggest using MalwareBytes Anti Malware to scan the Mac device for adware, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs. This free tool is an advanced malicious software removal program created by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This application uses the world’s most popular antimalware technology. It is able to help you remove adware and other security threats from your Mac for free.

MalwareBytes Free can be downloaded from the following link.

After the download is finished, close all windows on your machine. Further, open the saved file. Follow the prompts.

The MalwareBytes Free will automatically launch and you can see its main window as shown in the figure below.

Next, click the “Scan Now” button to start scanning your computer for the InputBalance adware. Depending on your MAC system, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour.

When the checking is finished, it will display the Scan Results. Review the scan results and then press the “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) will remove InputBalance and move the selected threats to the program’s quarantine.

Remove InputBalance from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

Remove unwanted add-ons is a simple way to remove InputBalance adware and restore web browser’s settings that have been modified by adware.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
Click on ‘three dots menu’ button at the top right corner of the Chrome window. When the drop-down menu appears, select ‘More tools’ and click on ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to delete InputBalance 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 issues with InputBalance adware 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

It is important to use ad-blocking software like AdGuard to protect your MAC system 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 can to stop misleading and other unwanted web sites.

Download AdGuard from the link below.

When the download is done, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen. Follow the prompts.

Each time, when you start your computer, AdGuard will start automatically and stop undesired ads, block harmful and misleading webpages.

To sum up

After completing the instructions shown above, your machine should be free from InputBalance adware and other malicious software. The Safari, Firefox and Chrome will no longer reroute you to various unwanted web sites and online ads. Unfortunately, if the step-by-step tutorial does not help you, then you have caught a new adware software, and then the best way – ask for help here.