Remove OperationTool Unwanted App from Mac

About OperationTool?

OperationTool is deemed as an PUP virus which causes security problems on users’ system. Typically, OperationTool comes out in a form of browser add-on and browser extension. It is attached to unsafe downloads, rogue websites, Java update the spam email attachments. Therefore, people needs to be very caution when surfing on the internet. Or you will install additional computer infections automatically. This application seems to have the ability to enhance browsing experience by displaying coupons, savings, deals and discounts. However, it is a potentially unwanted application. It drops commercials ads to affect Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. OperationTool, as many other computer threat, has been utilized for profitable purpose. You need to get it off immediately.
OperationTool
OperationToolmalware is annoying and stubborn. It increases web traffics. It starts automatically each time you log in computer. People can see pop-up ads appear everywhere. This application is capable of inserting advertisements, banners and sponsored links to websites that you visit. Besides, it causes unwanted redirections to advertising page when you open homepage. In addition, OperationToolpop-up modifies computer setting to replace default google search results. People are prevented from visiting certain sites all the time. With keeping it inside, cyber criminal would be triggered.


How to Remove OperationTool? (Windows + Mac OS)

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Section A – OperationTool Removal Steps For Windows OS

  1. End malicious process run by OperationTool and related malware
  2. Uninstall malicious programs related with OperationTool
  3. Delete browser extension installed by OperationTool and related malware
  4. Remove malicious files created by OperationTool or related malware
  5. Reset Web Browsers to remove Hijackers brought by OperationTool

Section B – OperationTool Removal Steps For Mac OS

  1. Remove malicious extension and browser hijacker related with OperationTool or malware
  2. Uninstall harmful Apps installed along with OperationTool or malware
  3. Remove malicious files generated by OperationTool or malware from your Mac
  4. Download SpyHunter Antimalware For Mac to Scan For Malicious Apps and Files

Section A – OperationTool Removal Steps For Windows OS

(NOTE – Please bookmark this page first, because some steps will require you to restart your web browser or computer.)

Step 1. End malicious process run by OperationTool and related malware.

1. Hit Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time to open Windows Task Manager:

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2. Find malicious process related with OperationTool or malware, and then right-click on it and click End Process or End Task.

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Step 2. Uninstall malicious programs related with OperationTool.

Press “Win + R ” keys together to open the Run screen;

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Type control panel in the Run window and click OK button;

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In Control Panel, click Uninstall a program under Programs;

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Look for malicious app related with OperationTool; Right-click on the malicious program and click Uninstall.

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Many malware may re-install themselves multiple times if you don’t delete thier core files. To get rid of OperationTool completely, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Aniti-malware to scan entire system and delete all malicious files.

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Step 3. Delete extension installed by OperationTool and related malware.

Chrome

On Chrome

Click the Chrome menu button >> Click Tools >> Select Extensions:

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Find extension that may be related with OperationTool or potential threat >> Click the trash can icon to delete them.

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Microsoft Edge

Firefox

IE

Malicious extensions may re-install itself on web browser if you don’t delete core files of OperationTool and related malware. To get rid of OperationTool completely, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Aniti-malware to scan entire system and delete all malicious files.

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Step 4. Remove malicious files created by OperationTool or related malware.

1. Hit Windows + R keys at the same time to open Run window and input a regedit and click OK:

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2. In the Registry Editor, hit Windows key + F key together to open Find window → Enter virus  name → Press Enter key to start search.

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3. When the search is completed, right click the folders related with OperationTool and click Delete button:

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Please Read This Before You Remove Registry Files

PLEASE Be Carefully, Do Not Delete Healthy Registry Entries, Or Your Computer May Be Damaged.

If you are not able to determine which regsitry files are malicious, we recommend downloading SpyHunter Anti-malware to scan entire system and find out all malicious files. It can avoid mistakes and may reduce the cleanup time from hours to minutes.

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Step 5. Reset Web Browsers to remove Hijackers Brought by OperationTool.

Chrome

Reset Chrome:

  1. Click the Chrome menu button, represented by three horizontal lines;
  2. Click Settings when the drop-down menu appears;
  3. In the Settings screen, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Advanced” link;
  4. Click on the “Reset settings to their original defaults” button.
  5. A confirmation dialog appears,  click on the “Reset Settings” button.

Edge

Firefox

IE

NOTE – If the steps above doesn’t help, please rescan entire infected PC with Spyhunter anti-malware and let it help you fix all problems.



Section B – OperationTool Removal Steps For Mac OS

Step 1 – Remove nasty extension and browser hijacker related with OperationTool or  malware.

Chrome

– Click the setting button “” at the top right of the browser window, choose “More Tools” and choose “Extensions“.

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– Click the “trash can icon” button to remove extension related with OperationTool or malware:

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Safari

Firefox

Malicious browser extensions hijack your Google Search and redirect you to unwanted websites. To get rid of related search hijacker, you need to delete core files of OperationTool and related malware. We recommend downloading SpyHunter Mac Antimalware to remove all malicious apps and hijacker for you. This may save you hours and ensure you don’t make mistakes that harm your system

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Step 2 – Uninstall harmful Apps related with OperationTool or malware

– Open Finder at the Dock

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– Select Applications and find out suspicious apps related with OperationTool , then right click on the app and click Move to Trash:

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– Right click on Trash icon to select Empty Trash

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Step 3 – Remove malicious files generated by OperationTool or malware from your Mac

Malware geneates lots of malicious files and folders on infected Mac, to avoid OperationTool reinstalling itself, you need to find out and remove all malicious files:

1. Click the Finder icon from the menu bar  >>  choose “Go” then click on “Go to Folder“:

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2. In the Go to Folder… bar, type “/Library/LaunchAgents” and click Go:

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3. In LaunchAgents folder, search for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash.

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Here are some examples of files generated by malware:

“installmac.AppRemoval.plist”,  “com.genieo.completer.download.plist” “com.genieoinnovation.macextension.plist” “com.genieo.engine.plist” “com.adobe.fpsaud.plist” , “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist”

4.Repeat the process on the following folders:

~/Library/LaunchAgents

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/Library/Application Support

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/Library/LaunchDaemons

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Many malware may re-install themselves multiple times if you don’t delete thier core files. To find and remove all malicious files , We recommend downloading SpyHunter Mac Antimalware to scan your Mac. This may save you hours and ensure you don’t make mistakes that harm your system

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Step 4 – Download SpyHunter Antimalware For Mac to Scan For Malicious Apps and Files.

Lots of Malware keep generating malicious files on infected computer deeply, thus it’s quite difficult for common computer users to find out and remove all harmful items related with OperationTool. Meanwhile, there will be possibility that users remove core system files by mistake and then the entire computer will be harmed seriously.

To avoid the risks, We recommend all users downloading SpyHunter Antimalware For Mac, a professional automatic malware removal tool which keeps your Mac away from virus and malware attack and avoid online spam and phishing websites and protect your privacy and files well.

1. Click Download button here to download SpyHunter For Mac:

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2. Double-click SpyHunter-1.2-15-7043-Installer.dmg to install Spyhunter For Mac:

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3. Once SpyHunter For Mac  is installed, run a scan and register its full version to remove all malicious objects on your Mac.

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4. In case OperationTool is still infecting your Mac, Submit a Support Ticket and the support agent will conact to help you.

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