How to uninstall ManagerAnalog app/extension from Mac

What is ManagerAnalog

According to security professionals, ManagerAnalog is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that belongs to the Adware category . The adware may cause all kind of problems within browsers, it may cause unwanted redirects, pop ups or inline text links with advertisements you do not want. These ads are used to promote sales or web-traffic to malicious web pages or publisher in order to earn revenue. So, if you experience unwanted advertisements and pop ups in your browser, it is advised to check the MAC system for adware or PUPs.

Unwanted ads

Does adware software steal your confidential data? Adware software can collect your browsing history and privacy data, including passwords and credit card numbers. In the future, marketing-type data about you can be sold to third parties.

If you would like to remove ManagerAnalog and clean your web browser of unwanted advertisements and are unable to do so, you can use the guidance below to scan for and delete adware software and any other malicious software for free.

How does ManagerAnalog get on your MAC OS

Adware usually gets onto computer by being attached to certain free programs that you download off of the Internet. So, think back, have you ever download and run any free applications. In order to avoid infection, in the Setup wizard, you should be be proactive and carefully read the ‘Terms of use’, the ‘license agreement’ and other setup screens, as well as to always select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Advanced’ setup option, when installing anything downloaded from the World Wide Web.

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How to remove ManagerAnalog adware

In the steps below, we will try to cover the Google Chrome, Safari and Firefox and provide general advice to remove ManagerAnalog . You may find some minor differences in your Mac OS install. No matter, you should be okay if you follow the steps outlined below: remove all suspicious and unknown programs, reset browsers settings, run free malware removal utilities. Certain of the steps will require you to restart your Apple Mac or close this website. So, read this tutorial carefully, then bookmark this page or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove ManagerAnalog, execute the following steps:

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

Remove profiles created by ManagerAnalog

ManagerAnalog 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 ManagerAnalog.

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.

Check the list of installed software

Some browser hijackers, PUPs and adware can be uninstalled by uninstalling the freeware they came with. If this way does not succeed, then looking them up in the list of installed software in the Finder. Use the “Move to Trash” command in order to remove them.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

It will open a list of all programs installed on your MAC. Scroll through the all list, and delete any suspicious and unknown software. Right click to dubious program and choose “Move to Trash”. Another method is drag the program from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Most important, scroll through the all list, and move to trash any unknown applications. Don’t forget, choose Finder -> Empty Trash.

Remove ManagerAnalog related files and folders

Now you need to try to find ManagerAnalog 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 ManagerAnalog 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, installapp.plist, com.machelper.plist, ManagerAnalog.plist and macsearch.plist. Most often, adware software, potentially unwanted programs and browser hijackers create several files with similar names.

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

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

If you are still having problems with the ManagerAnalog removal or just wish to scan your Mac occasionally for adware software and other malicious software, then download MalwareBytes Free. It’s free for home use, and searches for and deletes various unwanted applications that attacks your MAC system or degrades computer performance. MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) can get rid of toolbars, adware, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs as well as malicious software, including ransomware and trojans.

1. Installing the MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) is simple. First you’ll need to download MalwareBytes from the following link.
   
   

   Malwarebytes Anti-malware (Mac)
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   Author: Malwarebytes
   Category: Security tools
   Update: September 10, 2020
   
2. Once downloading is finished, please close all apps and open windows on your computer. Run the downloaded file. Follow the prompts.
3. The MalwareBytes Free will run and display the main window.
4. Further, click the “Scan” button to search for ManagerAnalog . This process can take some time, so please be patient.
5. Once the scan get completed, MalwareBytes AntiMalware will show a list of all threats detected by the scan.
6. Review the report and then press the “Remove Selected Items” button.
7. Close the Anti-Malware and continue with the next step.

Remove ManagerAnalog from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you are still getting ManagerAnalog adware software, then you can try to delete it by deleting malicious extensions.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Google Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. In the menu go to ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to delete ManagerAnalog adware software 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 ManagerAnalog adware software 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

One of the worst things is the fact that you cannot block all harmful web-sites using only built-in Windows capabilities. However, there is a program out that you can use to stop unwanted internet browser redirections, advertisements and pop ups in any modern browsers including Google Chrome, Safari and Firefox. It’s named Adguard and it works very well.

1. Visit the page linked below to download AdGuard.
   
   

   AdGuard for Mac download
   3451 downloads
   Author: © Adguard
   Category: Security tools
   Update: January 17, 2018
   
2. When downloading is done, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
3. After the install is done, click “Skip” to close the install program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial that will help you get to know AdGuard better.
4. In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your MAC, AdGuard will start automatically and stop undesired ads, block malicious and misleading websites.

To sum up

After completing the step-by-step instructions shown above, your MAC OS should be free from ManagerAnalog and other malicious software. The Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari will no longer redirect you to various unwanted webpages and online ads. Unfortunately, if the few simple steps does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help here.