How to remove AnalyzerAccess (Mac)

What is AnalyzerAccess

AnalyzerAccess is a type of adware that targets macOS systems, delivering intrusive advertisements that disrupt the user experience. This malicious software is known for generating misleading pop-ups, banners, and other promotional content, often leading users to untrustworthy websites. It can gather browsing data, including search terms and visited sites, which raises potential privacy concerns. Users may inadvertently engage with ads that direct them to fake giveaways, phishing sites, or technical support scams, risking their personal information and financial security. Furthermore, AnalyzerAccess can cause performance issues, including system slowdowns and increased CPU usage. To protect against such threats, users are advised to avoid downloading software from unreliable sources and to regularly scan their devices with trusted antivirus tools. Prompt removal of AnalyzerAccess is essential to safeguard both system integrity and user privacy.

How AnalyzerAccess infects Mac computers

AnalyzerAccess primarily infects Mac computers through deceptive methods such as bundled software installations and misleading advertisements. Users often unknowingly install this adware when they download free software from unofficial sources or peer-to-peer networks, where the adware is packaged alongside legitimate applications. During the installation process, if users opt for default settings rather than selecting “Advanced” or “Custom” options, they may inadvertently allow AnalyzerAccess to gain access to their systems. Additionally, users may encounter intrusive pop-ups or ads that promote the download of AnalyzerAccess, further increasing the chances of accidental installation. Once installed, this adware can compromise user privacy by tracking browsing habits and inundating them with disruptive advertisements. To protect against such infections, users should be cautious about their download sources and pay close attention to installation prompts.

1. Download AnalyzerAccess Removal Tool
2. Remove AnalyzerAccess from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall AnalyzerAccess from Applications
4. Remove AnalyzerAccess from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove AnalyzerAccess files and folders
7. Block AnalyzerAccess ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like AnalyzerAccess

Remove AnalyzerAccess manually for free

Note: AnalyzerAccess sets up to start on macOS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “AnalyzerAccess” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: AnalyzerAccess won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose AnalyzerAccess in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full AnalyzerAccess removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of AnalyzerAccess installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove AnalyzerAccess from Applications

Remove AnalyzerAccess from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. AnalyzerAccess might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall AnalyzerAccess or AnalyzerAccess Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag AnalyzerAccess from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall AnalyzerAccess

If you can’t uninstall AnalyzerAccess using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of AnalyzerAccess. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag AnalyzerAccess from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with AnalyzerAccess.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove AnalyzerAccess add-on from your browsers

Removing AnalyzerAccess from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension, and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the AnalyzerAccess extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find AnalyzerAccess extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find AnalyzerAccess extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose AnalyzerAccess extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish AnalyzerAccess removal, reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In the opened window, click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu, click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of AnalyzerAccess


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.AnalyzerAccess.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.AnalyzerAccess.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.AnalyzerAccess.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.AnalyzerAccess.system.plist


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