How to uninstall AnalyzerWindow app/extension from Mac

What is AnalyzerWindow

AnalyzerWindow is supposed to be a program that will improve the browsing experience, but it is adware. Adware is a type of malicious software. AnalyzerWindow does not delete files or infect them, but can display unwanted advertisements, alter browser settings, download and install malicious browser extensions. All the time, while adware is running, your web-browser will be fill with annoying advertisements. Most probably, adware has been installed on your MAC system without your’s permission and you do not even know how and where adware has got into your MAC OS

Does adware steal your privacy data? Adware software can have spyware and keyloggers built into the application, leading to greater damage to your computer and possible invasion of your data. Therefore it is very important to follow the tutorial below sooner. The guide will assist you to delete AnalyzerWindow as well as clean your internet browser from unwanted advertisements. What is more, the step-by-step instructions below will help you delete other harmful software such as unwanted toolbars and browser hijackers that can be installed onto MAC along with the adware.

How does AnalyzerWindow get on your MAC system

Adware usually is bundled with free software and installs itself without your knowledge. This happens especially when you are installing freeware. The program install package tricks you into accepting the install of bundled apps, that you don’t really want. Moreover, some paid software can also install bundled programs which you don’t want! Therefore, always download free software and paid programs from reputable download webpages. Use ONLY custom or manual installation method and never blindly press Next button.

Threat Summary

Name	AnalyzerWindow, AnalyzerWindow 1.0 app
Type	adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA), Mac virus, Mac malware
Detection Names	Adware/Adload!OSX, Program:MacOS/Vigram.A, MacOS.Agent-MT, Osx.Adware.Cimpli, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, ApplicUnwnt, Adware.MAC.Generic and OSX.Trojan.Gen
Distribution	Freeware installers, fake update tools, torrent downloads and misleading popup advertisements
Symptoms	When you go to a web-page, you’re often redirected to another webpage that you do not intend to visit, advertising banners appear on web-sites that you are visiting, unexpected program installed without your knowledge, new icons on your desktop, your browser search engine has modified without your permission, slow Internet or slow browsing.
Removal	AnalyzerWindow removal guide

How to Remove AnalyzerWindow adware (removal guide)

The following guide will help you to remove AnalyzerWindow from your Mac and Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Chrome web-browsers. Moreover, the few simple steps below will allow you to delete malicious software, hijackers, potentially unwanted programs and toolbars that your computer may be infected. Please do the guide step by step. If you need help or have any questions, then ask for our assistance or type a comment below. Certain of the steps will require you to restart your Apple Mac or close this web-site. So, read this guide carefully, then bookmark this page or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove AnalyzerWindow, execute the steps below:

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

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

AnalyzerWindow 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 associated with AnalyzerWindow.

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

Uninstall AnalyzerWindow related software through the Finder

In order to remove potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers and adware software, open the Finder and click on “Applications”. Check the list of installed applications. For the ones you do not know, run an Internet search to see if they are browser hijackers, adware software and PUPs. If yes, uninstall them off. Even if they are just a apps that you do not use, then uninstalling them off will increase your MAC start up time and speed dramatically.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

It will show a list of all programs installed on your MAC OS. Scroll through the all list, and delete any suspicious and unknown software. Right click to questionable program and choose “Move to Trash”. Another solution 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, select Finder -> Empty Trash.

Remove AnalyzerWindow related files and folders

Now you need to try to find AnalyzerWindow 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.

AnalyzerWindow creates several files, these files must be found and removed. Below is a list of files associated with this unwanted program.

• /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.AnalyzerWindow.system.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.AnalyzerWindow.service.plist
• /Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/System/com.AnalyzerWindow.system
• ~/Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/Services/com.AnalyzerWindow.service.app

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 AnalyzerWindow 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: com.net-preferences.plist, com.google.defaultsearch.plist, , macsearch.plist, com.machelper.plist, com.AnalyzerWindow.service.plist, search.plist and installapp.plist. Most often, browser hijackers, adware and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Check for AnalyzerWindow 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. Check the contents of suspicious folders, if there is a file with a name similar to com.AnalyzerWindow.system, then this folder must be deleted. Move all suspicious folders to the Trash.

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

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

Manual AnalyzerWindow removal requires some computer skills. Some files and system entries that created by the adware can be not completely removed. We advise that use MalwareBytes Free to scan the Mac. Moreover, this program will help you to remove toolbars, PUPs, browser hijackers and adware that your MAC may be affected too.

Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) by clicking on the following link.

After the download is complete, run it and follow the prompts. Press the “Scan” button . MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) tool will begin scanning the whole machine to find out AnalyzerWindow adware. A scan can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the count of files on your MAC OS and the speed of your computer. When a malicious software, adware software or potentially unwanted apps are detected, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. Wait until the the checking is finished. When you’re ready, click the “Quarantine” button.

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

Remove AnalyzerWindow from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you’re still getting AnalyzerWindow , then you can try to get rid of it by deleting harmful extensions.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right hand corner, click on ‘three vertical dots’, and this will open up the main menu on Google Chrome. 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 remove AnalyzerWindow 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 AnalyzerWindow adware 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

It is important to use ad blocking apps like AdGuard to protect your MAC system from harmful websites. Most security experts says that it is okay to stop advertisements. You should do so just to stay safe! And, of course, the AdGuard can to stop misleading and other unwanted web sites.

Installing the AdGuard is simple. First you’ll need to download AdGuard by clicking on the link below. Save it to your Desktop.

Once downloading is done, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen. Follow the prompts.

Each time, when you launch your Apple Mac, AdGuard will run automatically and stop intrusive pop ups, block harmful and misleading web-pages.

Finish words

Once you have done the tutorial shown above, your computer should be free from AnalyzerWindow and other malicious software. The Firefox, Safari and Chrome will no longer redirect you to various unwanted and malicious webpages. Unfortunately, if the step-by-step instructions does not help you, then you have caught a new adware software, and then the best way – ask for help here.