How to remove OptimalAnalyzer (Mac)

What is OptimalAnalyzer

OptimalAnalyzer is identified as adware that specifically targets macOS systems. It is known for injecting advertisements into web pages, redirecting search queries to generate ad revenue, and potentially tracking user behavior online. Unlike traditional software, users often install OptimalAnalyzer unknowingly, bundled with other software or through deceptive web links. Once installed, it can significantly hinder the user experience by displaying intrusive ads, redirecting searches to unwanted pages, and slowing down the system. Once installed, OptimalAnalyzer starts to exhibit several behaviors typical of adware. It injects ads into web pages that users visit, which can be unrelated to the content of the page, thus disrupting the browsing experience. The adware redirects user searches to specific websites or search engines that generate revenue for the adware creators, leading to exposure to more ads or potentially malicious content. There is also a potential for OptimalAnalyzer to track user behavior online, including websites visited, search queries, and possibly personal information. This data could be used for targeted advertising or sold to third parties.

How OptimalAnalyzer infects Mac computers

The infection process of OptimalAnalyzer typically involves several deceptive techniques aimed at tricking users into installing the adware without their explicit consent. It often comes bundled with free software or applications downloaded from the internet, which means users installing these applications might inadvertently install the adware if they do not opt-out during the installation process. Clicking on deceptive ads or pop-ups on websites can initiate the download and installation of OptimalAnalyzer. These ads might masquerade as legitimate software updates or necessary plugins. Websites offering pirated software or counterfeit versions of popular applications can also serve as a distribution channel for OptimalAnalyzer. Users seeking to download such software may end up installing adware instead.

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

Remove OptimalAnalyzer manually for free

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

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

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

Remove OptimalAnalyzer from Applications

Remove OptimalAnalyzer from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall OptimalAnalyzer

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

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

Remove OptimalAnalyzer add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish OptimalAnalyzer 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 OptimalAnalyzer


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


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

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 OptimalAnalyzer in browsers.

How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like OptimalAnalyzer

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.