How to uninstall OriginalSearchManager app/extension from Mac

What is OriginalSearchManager

OriginalSearchManager is supposed to be an application that will improve the browsing experience, but it is adware. Adware software is considered a potentially security threat because it often installed on MAC OS without the knowledge of the user. Adware is type of apps created to insert adverts into your Net surfing or even desktop experience. Adware software can be developed to alter your startpage, search provider, search results, or even add toolbars to your web-browser. Adware run in the background when you are online, and adware can slow down your MAC and affect its performance.

Another reason why you need to remove adware is its online data-tracking activity. Adware can have spyware and keyloggers built into the program, leading to greater damage to your Apple Mac and possible invasion of your data.

Therefore, the OriginalSearchManager does not really have beneficial features. So, we advise you get rid of it sooner. This will also prevent the adware software from tracking your online activities. A full OriginalSearchManager removal can be easily carried out using manual or automatic way listed below.

How does OriginalSearchManager get on your MAC system

Adware usually spreads along with free applications . So, when you installing free applications, carefully read the disclaimers, select the Custom or Advanced installation mode to watch for bundled programs that are being installed, because some of the applications are potentially unwanted software and adware software.

Threat Summary

Name	OriginalSearchManager, OriginalSearchManager 1.0 app
Type	adware, potentially unwanted program (PUP), pop up virus, pop ups, pop up ads
Symptoms	popups and new tab pages are loaded without your request every time you perform an Internet search, your web browser is rerouted to another web-site your computer starts automatically installing unwanted apps unwanted browser toolbars your machine settings are being changed without your request slow Internet browsing speeds your internet browser crashes
Removal	OriginalSearchManager removal guide

How to remove OriginalSearchManager adware

In the few simple steps below we will have a look at the adware and how to get rid of unwanted ads from Chrome, Safari and Mozilla Firefox browsers for Mac, natively or by using a few free removal utilities. Certain of the steps below will require you to shut down this web-page. So, please read the instructions carefully, after that bookmark it or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove OriginalSearchManager, execute the steps below:

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

Remove profiles created by OriginalSearchManager

OriginalSearchManager 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 software.

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 OriginalSearchManager.

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

Check the list of installed software

One of the first things to attempt for removal of adware is to check your Mac device installed programs screen and look for undesired and questionable software. If there are any apps you do not recognize or are no longer using, you should uninstall them. If that doesn’t work, then you may need to run malware removal tool like MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM).

Open Finder and click “Applications” such as the one below.

You will see a list of applications installed on your computer. We recommend to pay maximum attention to the application you installed last. Most probably, it’s the OriginalSearchManager adware. If you’re in doubt, you can always check the application by doing a search for her name in Google, Yahoo or Bing.

When the program which you need to remove is found, simply right click on its name, and choose “Move to Trash”.

Don’t forget, choose Finder, then “Empty Trash”.

Remove OriginalSearchManager related files and folders

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

Check for OriginalSearchManager 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 OriginalSearchManager 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 OriginalSearchManager 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.OriginalSearchManager.plist, com.macsearch.plist, com.search.plist, com.installapp.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

If you carefully followed the previous steps, then you should be able to remove OriginalSearchManager. Of course, very often browser hijackers, potentially unwanted programs and adware hides on a Mac device, disguising itself as legitimate apps and files. Therefore, in some cases, it is difficult for an inexperienced user to decide whether a particular file is part of PUPs, browser hijackers and adware software. Therefore, we suggest you to run MalwareBytes to scan the Mac device.

Installing the MalwareBytes is simple. First you will need to download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware by clicking on the following link. Save it on your Desktop.

When the downloading process is complete, run it and follow the prompts. Click the “Scan” button to detect OriginalSearchManager adware. Depending on your Apple Mac, the scan may take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. While the utility is checking, you can see number of objects and files has already scanned. In order to remove all threats, simply click the “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes AntiMalware is a free program that you can use to remove all detected folders, files, malicious services and so on.

Remove OriginalSearchManager from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

Remove unwanted add-ons is a simple solution to delete OriginalSearchManager adware software and return web browser’s settings which have been replaced by adware.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. When the drop-down menu appears, choose ‘More tools’ and click on ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove OriginalSearchManager 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 problems with OriginalSearchManager removal, you need to reset 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

By installing an ad blocker program like AdGuard, you are able to block malicious web-pages, stop autoplaying video ads and remove a lot of distracting and unwanted ads on web-pages.

1. Visit the following page to download the latest version of AdGuard for Apple Mac.
   
   

   AdGuard for Mac download
   3772 downloads
   Author: © Adguard
   Category: Security tools
   Update: January 17, 2018
   
2. When downloading is finished, launch the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
3. After the setup is finished, click “Skip” to close the setup application and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial that will assist 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 machine, AdGuard will launch automatically and stop unwanted advertisements, block harmful and misleading websites.

Finish words

Now your MAC OS should be free of the OriginalSearchManager adware. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you stop unwanted advertisements and intrusive malicious websites) and MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) (to periodically scan your MAC OS for new malware, hijackers and adware). Make sure that you have all the Critical Updates recommended for Mac operating system. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new hijackers, malicious programs and adware software are released.

If you are still having problems while trying to remove OriginalSearchManager ads from your web-browser, then ask for help here.