How to uninstall OpticalPartition app/extension from Mac

What is OpticalPartition

OpticalPartition is supposed to be an application that will improve the browsing experience, but it is adware. The OpticalPartition adware may cause all kind of problems within web-browsers, it can cause unwanted redirects, unclosable windows or inline text links with adverts you do not want. These ads are used to promote sales or web-traffic to harmful web-pages or publisher in order to make money. So, if you experience unwanted ads and unclosable windows in your browser, it is advised to check the MAC computer for adware software or potentially unwanted programs.

Another reason why you need to remove the OpticalPartition adware is its online data-tracking activity. Adware can analyze the location and which Web web-pages you visit, and then display ads to the types of content, goods or services featured there. Adware developers can gather and sell your browsing information and behavior to third parties.

Adware software is usually written in ways common to malware, spyware and browser hijackers. In order to remove OpticalPartition adware, you will need complete the following steps or run free adware removal utility listed below.

How does OpticalPartition get on your MAC system

Adware usually come bundled with free programs . So, when you installing freeware, carefully read the disclaimers, choose the Custom or Advanced install method to watch for optional applications that are being installed, because certain of the applications are potentially unwanted software and adware.

Threat Summary

Name	OpticalPartition, OpticalPartition 1.0 app
Type	adware, PUP (potentially unwanted program), pop-ups, pop-up virus, popup advertisements
Symptoms	internet browser popups appear and recommend fake security software web-site links reroute to web-pages different from what you expected your Apple Mac starts automatically installing unwanted software unexpected internet browser add-ons or toolbars keep coming back your browser search provider has changed without your permission slow Internet or slow browsing your MAC system is no stable leading to freezes
Removal	OpticalPartition removal guide

How to remove OpticalPartition adware

Most often adware requires more than a simple uninstall through the use of the Finder in order to be fully deleted. For that reason, our team developed several removal solutions that we’ve combined in a detailed guide. Therefore, if you have the OpticalPartition adware on your MAC and are currently trying to have it removed then feel free to follow the guide below in order to resolve your problem. Read this manual carefully, bookmark it or open this page on your smartphone, because you may need to exit your web browser or restart your computer.

To remove OpticalPartition, complete the following steps:

1. Remove profiles created by OpticalPartition
2. Delete OpticalPartition associated software by using the Finder
3. Remove OpticalPartition related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove OpticalPartition from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. To sum up

Remove profiles created by OpticalPartition

OpticalPartition 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 associated with OpticalPartition.

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

Delete OpticalPartition associated software by using the Finder

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

Open Finder and click “Applications” as shown in the following example.

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

Once the program which you need to delete is found, simply right click on its name, and select “Move to Trash”.

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

Remove OpticalPartition related files and folders

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

Check for OpticalPartition 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 OpticalPartition 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 OpticalPartition 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.installapp.plist, com.OpticalPartition.plist, com.macsearch.plist, com.machelper.plist and com.search.plist. In most cases, browser hijackers, potentially unwanted programs and adware software 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 OpticalPartition. Of course, very often adware, potentially unwanted programs and browser hijackers 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 potentially unwanted programs, adware and browser hijackers. Therefore, we suggest you to use MalwareBytes Free to scan the Mac device.

Visit the page linked below to download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM).

After downloading is complete, run it and follow the prompts. Press the “Scan” button to perform a system scan with this utility for the OpticalPartition adware. This task can take quite a while, so please be patient. While the MalwareBytes AntiMalware program is scanning, you can see number of objects it has identified as threat. Review the results once the tool has done the system scan. If you think an entry should not be quarantined, then uncheck it. Otherwise, simply click the “Quarantine” button.

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

Remove OpticalPartition from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you have ‘OpticalPartition ‘ removal problem, then remove unwanted plugins can help you. In the steps below we’ll show you the way to delete harmful add-ons without reinstall. This will also help to remove OpticalPartition adware software from your web-browser.

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, 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 OpticalPartition adware 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 OpticalPartition 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

If you browse the Internet, you can’t avoid malicious advertising. But you can protect your internet browser against it. Download and run an adblocker program. AdGuard is an adblocker which can filter out a huge count of of the malvertising, blocking dynamic scripts from loading malicious content.

Please go to the link below to download AdGuard.

When downloading is complete, 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 guidance. Press “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick instructions that will assist you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you start your MAC system, AdGuard will start automatically and stop undesired popups, block harmful and misleading websites.

To sum up

Now your Apple Mac should be clean of the OpticalPartition adware. We suggest that you keep MalwareBytes (to periodically scan your machine for new adwares and other malware) and AdGuard (to help you stop annoying pop up advertisements and malicious webpages). Moreover, to prevent any adware, please stay clear of unknown and third party applications.

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