How to remove AssistRadio (Mac)

What is AssistRadio

AssistRadio is classified as adware, a type of software designed to deliver unwanted advertisements to users’ devices, often without their consent. This program typically infiltrates systems through bundled software downloads or deceptive online ads. Once installed, AssistRadio can alter browser settings, redirect search queries, and display intrusive ads, significantly degrading the user experience. Additionally, it may track browsing habits and collect personal data, posing potential privacy risks. Users often notice a slowdown in system performance and an increase in unwanted pop-ups or banner ads. To maintain a secure and efficient computing environment, it’s essential to identify and remove AssistRadio promptly. Employing reputable anti-malware tools and practicing cautious downloading habits can help prevent such infections.

How AssistRadio infects Mac computers

AssistRadio typically infiltrates Mac systems through deceptive software bundling methods, where it is packaged with legitimate applications. Users often download and install these bundled applications without realizing that additional unwanted software, like AssistRadio, is being installed simultaneously. This adware also leverages misleading advertisements and fake software updates to trick users into initiating the install process. Once embedded, AssistRadio modifies browser settings and injects intrusive ads, compromising the user experience and potentially exposing the system to further security risks. Vigilance during software installation and downloading from trusted sources are crucial in preventing such infections.

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

Remove AssistRadio manually for free

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

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

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

Remove AssistRadio from Applications

Remove AssistRadio from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall AssistRadio

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

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

Remove AssistRadio add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish AssistRadio 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 AssistRadio


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


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