How to remove BasicOperator (Mac)

What is BasicOperator

BasicOperator is an adware application that primarily targets macOS systems, designed to generate intrusive advertisements that disrupt users’ browsing experiences. It often presents itself as legitimate software but is flagged by security vendors as malicious due to its deceptive practices. Once installed, BasicOperator can bombard users with pop-ups, banners, and coupons, often redirecting them to unsafe websites that may pose various online threats, including malware infections and identity theft. This adware typically infiltrates systems through bundled software, deceptive ads, and untrustworthy downloads. Users who interact with its ads risk exposing their personal data, as BasicOperator can gather browsing habits and sensitive information for potential exploitation. Immediate uninstallation is recommended to mitigate risks associated with this unwanted software. Regular scanning with reputable antivirus tools is essential for maintaining system security and preventing future infections.

How BasicOperator infects Mac computers

BasicOperator typically infects Mac systems through deceptive practices, primarily by bundling with legitimate software during installations. Users often unknowingly allow the installation of this adware by opting for quick or default installation settings, which may hide additional components. Additionally, BasicOperator can be introduced via misleading pop-up ads, fake software updates, or through questionable websites that lure users into clicking on malicious links. Once installed, it alters browser settings and generates intrusive advertisements, compromising user privacy and security. It may also collect sensitive data, which can be sold to third parties, exacerbating the risks associated with its presence on a system. To avoid such infections, users should always choose custom installation options and remain cautious of unsolicited prompts and downloads.

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

Remove BasicOperator manually for free

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

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

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

Remove BasicOperator from Applications

Remove BasicOperator from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall BasicOperator

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

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

Remove BasicOperator add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish BasicOperator 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 BasicOperator


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


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