How to remove EssentialManager (Mac)

What is EssentialManager

EssentialManager is a type of adware that targets Mac OS X machines, posing a threat to user privacy and system performance. Adware, short for advertising-supported software, is designed to display advertisements, redirect web traffic, and collect user data without consent. EssentialManager, in particular, is an intrusive program that can silently slip into systems and cause various issues. EssentialManager exhibits typical adware behavior, such as displaying unwanted ads, changing browser settings, and causing redirects to dubious websites. It can significantly slow down Mac performance and lead to a poorer user experience. The adware may also track user behavior online, which raises privacy concerns. To remove EssentialManager from a Mac, users can follow manual steps or use dedicated adware removal tools. Manual removal involves uninstalling suspicious applications, removing malicious profiles from system preferences, and resetting browser settings to their original state. For those who prefer an automated approach, tools like CleanMyMac and Spyhunter can scan for and remove EssentialManager and other adware.

How EssentialManager infects Mac computers

EssentialManager often infiltrates Mac systems through deceptive methods. It can be bundled with legitimate software, where users inadvertently install the adware alongside the desired program. Fake software updates, especially those masquerading as Flash Player updates, are another common vector. Additionally, users may encounter EssentialManager after visiting malicious websites or clicking on pop-up ads.

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

Remove EssentialManager manually for free

Note: EssentialManager 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 “EssentialManager” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: EssentialManager 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 EssentialManager in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

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

Remove EssentialManager from Applications

Remove EssentialManager from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall EssentialManager

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

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

Remove EssentialManager add-on from your browsers

Removing EssentialManager 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 EssentialManager 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 EssentialManager 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 EssentialManager 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 EssentialManager extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish EssentialManager 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 EssentialManager


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


Download AdGuard for Mac to block malicious pop-ups, that promote EssentialManager

AdGuard is the best ad-blocker, internet filtering, and internet security application for macOS. It can cut out unwanted banners from site pages, block pop-ups, stop redirects, and prevent users from visiting potentially dangerous resources. Use it to stop ads promoting EssentialManager in browsers.

How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like EssentialManager

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time, there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available — Malwarebytes for Mac.