How to uninstall EasyMacSoft app/extension from Mac (Virus removal guide)

What is EasyMacSoft

EasyMacSoft is an adware application that targets Apple computers. Adware is a form malicious software designed to display unwanted ads. EasyMacSoft can generate numerous additional pop up, banner, pop-under and in-text link ads flooding on your browser; collect your personal information like login details, online searches, etc; run in the background and drag down your MAC running speed; give more chances for other adware software, PUAs even malware to get on your Mac.

Does EasyMacSoft steal your privacy information? It can collect confidential info, including:

• IP addresses;
• URLs visited;
• search queries/terms;
• clicks on links and ads;
• web-browser version information.

Adware is usually written in ways common to malicious software, spyware and browser hijackers. In order to delete EasyMacSoft adware, you will need execute the steps below or run free adware removal utility listed below.

How does EasyMacSoft get on your Apple Mac

Usually, adware gets into your MAC as part of a bundle with free applications, sharing files and other unsafe applications that Mac users downloaded from the Internet. The creators of adware pays software creators for distributing adware software within their apps. So, third-party programs is often included as part of the installer. In order to avoid the installation of any adware: select only Manual, Custom or Advanced install mode and uncheck all additional apps in which you are unsure.

Threat Summary

Name	EasyMacSoft
Type	adware, PUP (potentially unwanted program), Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Adware.MAC.Generic, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, Adware/Adload!OSX, OSX.Trojan.Gen, MacOS.Agent-MT, ApplicUnwnt, Program:MacOS/Vigram.A and Osx.Adware.Cimpli
Distribution	Freeware installers, fake software updaters, torrent downloads and malicious popup advertisements
Symptoms	Your web browser is redirected to web sites you did not want, unclosable window appear and recommend fake Jave updates, new entries appear in your Applications folder, new icons on your desktop, your internet browser search engine has modified without your permission, slow Internet or slow browsing.
Removal	EasyMacSoft removal guide

How to Remove EasyMacSoft adware (removal tutorial)

Most often adware software requires more than a simple uninstall with the help of the Finder in order to be fully removed. For that reason, our team developed several removal methods that we have summarized in a detailed guidance. Therefore, if you’ve the intrusive EasyMacSoft on your computer and are currently trying to have it removed then feel free to follow the steps below in order to resolve your problem. Some of the steps below will require you to exit this website. So, please read the steps carefully, after that bookmark it or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove EasyMacSoft, complete the steps below:

1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
2. Check the list of installed programs
3. Remove EasyMacSoft related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove EasyMacSoft from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

EasyMacSoft 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 EasyMacSoft.

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

Check the list of installed programs

Some of browser hijackers, PUPs and adware can be uninstalled using the Move to Trash tool that is located in the Finder. So, if you are running any version of Mac and you have noticed an unwanted program, then first try to delete it through the Finder.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

It will display a list of all programs installed on your Apple Mac. Scroll through the all list, and remove any questionable and unknown programs. Right click to dubious program and choose “Move to Trash”. Another way 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 EasyMacSoft related files and folders

Now you need to try to find EasyMacSoft 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.

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

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

Some files created by EasyMacSoft are hidden from the user. To find and delete them, you need to enable “show hidden files”. To do this, use the shortcut CMD + SHIFT + . Press once to show hidden files and again to hide them. There is another way. Click Finder -> Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal. In Terminal, paste the following text: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

Press Enter. Hold the ‘Option/alt’ key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch.

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

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

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

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We recommend using MalwareBytes to scan the Mac for browser hijackers, PUPs and adware. This free utility is an advanced malware removal application developed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular anti malware technology. It is able to help you remove ransomware and other security threats from your Mac computer for free.

Click the following link to download MalwareBytes.

When the downloading process is finished, close all software and windows on your MAC system. Run the saved file. Follow the prompts.

The MalwareBytes Free will automatically start and you can see its main screen like below.

Now press the “Scan” button to begin scanning your MAC system for the EasyMacSoft adware. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient. During the scan MalwareBytes Anti Malware will locate threats exist on your machine.

When the scan get finished, you can check all threats found on your MAC. Make sure all threats have ‘checkmark’ and press the “Quarantine” button. The MalwareBytes will delete EasyMacSoft and move the selected threats to the program’s quarantine.

Remove EasyMacSoft from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

Remove unwanted extensions is a simple way to get rid of EasyMacSoft and revert back web-browser’s settings that have been modified by adware.

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. 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 get rid of EasyMacSoft 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 EasyMacSoft 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

Using an ad-blocking program like AdGuard is an effective way to alleviate the risks. Additionally, ad blocker software will also protect you from malicious advertisements and web-sites, and, of course, block redirection chain to misleading, scam and similar webpages.

1. Visit the page linked below to download AdGuard.
   
   

   AdGuard for Mac download
   3772 downloads
   Author: © Adguard
   Category: Security tools
   Update: January 17, 2018
   
2. After downloading is finished, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
3. After the installation is complete, click “Skip” to close the installation 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 Apple Mac, AdGuard will launch automatically and stop intrusive advertisements, block harmful and misleading websites.

Finish words

Once you have removed the adware using this tutorial, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari will no longer display any unwanted ads when you browse the Internet. Unfortunately, if the steps does not help you, then you have caught a new adware software, and then the best way – ask for help.

Please create a new question by using the “Ask Question” button in the Questions and Answers. Try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the unwanted EasyMacSoft .