How to remove BitIndexer (Mac)

What is BitIndexer

BitIndexer is a type of adware that primarily targets Mac users, disrupting their online experience by displaying intrusive advertisements. It is often bundled with free software and deceptive installers, which leads users to unknowingly install the application. Once active, BitIndexer can bombard users with pop-ups, banners, and coupons that redirect them to questionable websites. Besides causing annoyance, this adware can compromise user privacy by tracking browsing habits and collecting sensitive information. Moreover, interactions with its ads may lead to scams or additional malware infections. Removing BitIndexer promptly is crucial to restoring normal browsing functionality and protecting personal data. Using specialized tools like SpyHunter is highly recommended for effective removal and system cleanup.

How BitIndexer infects Mac computers

BitIndexer typically infects Mac systems through deceptive distribution methods, primarily bundled with free software installers. Users often inadvertently install this adware by not paying close attention to the installation process, where bundled offers are presented as optional components. Clicking through installation prompts without modifying default settings can lead to the automatic installation of BitIndexer alongside legitimate applications. Additionally, it may be distributed via dubious websites, torrent downloads, or misleading advertisements that entice users to click on harmful links. Once installed, BitIndexer begins to display intrusive advertisements and may collect sensitive browsing data, further compromising user privacy. To avoid such infections, users are advised to download software only from reputable sources and to carefully scrutinize installation options.

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

Remove BitIndexer manually for free

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

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

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

Remove BitIndexer from Applications

Remove BitIndexer from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall BitIndexer

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

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

Remove BitIndexer add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish BitIndexer 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 BitIndexer


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


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