How to remove AssistField (Mac)

What is AssistField

AssistField is an adware application that targets macOS users, classified as part of the AdLoad malware family. This software generates unwanted advertisements, including pop-ups, banners, and overlays, disrupting the user experience and potentially leading to security risks. Designed to monetize through advertising, AssistField collects user data, including browsing histories and personal information, which can be exploited by malicious entities. Users may notice their Macs becoming noticeably slower, along with frequent redirections to dubious websites. Distribution typically occurs through bundled software installations and deceptive pop-up ads, making it easy to inadvertently install. Effective removal often requires a combination of manual steps and the use of reputable antivirus tools like SpyHunter. Ensuring vigilance while browsing and downloading software can help prevent future infections from adware like AssistField.

How AssistField infects Mac computers

AssistField typically infects Macs through deceptive distribution methods that exploit user behavior. It often comes bundled with legitimate software in deceptive installers available on freeware and torrent sites, where users may inadvertently allow the adware to install alongside desired applications by selecting “Quick” or “Recommended” installation settings. Once installed, AssistField can also be introduced via intrusive pop-up ads or misleading advertisements on compromised websites, prompting users to click and download what appears to be legitimate software. Additionally, it may utilize rogue ad networks to redirect users to malicious sites that facilitate its download. Once on the system, AssistField begins displaying unwanted ads and may track user data, leading to potential privacy breaches. To minimize infection risk, users should always opt for “Custom” installation settings, thoroughly review the permissions of any software they install, and maintain vigilance against suspicious online content.

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

Remove AssistField manually for free

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

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

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

Remove AssistField from Applications

Remove AssistField from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall AssistField

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

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

Remove AssistField add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish AssistField 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 AssistField


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


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