How to remove GoSearch9 (Mac)

What is GoSearch9

GoSearch9 is a browser hijacker that targets Mac-based systems. It creeps into browser settings to impose unwanted content. Whenever users enter a search query, the engine starts acting weird – it redirects people to suspicious or even dangerous pages. There are certain indications, that GoSearch9 app is related to www.go-search.me. Besides everything mentioned, browser hijackers can gather personal data (e.g. passwords, IP-addresses, geolocations, etc.) and sell it to cybercriminals. Also, most users report that it keeps coming back even after complete removal. This is because GoSearch9 adds certain values that are hard-to-delete manually. You should use advanced anti-malware software to combat GoSearch9 forever. Find full instructions to get rid of the stubborn program down below.

How GoSearch9 infected your computer

Browser hijackers and adware usually get installed alongside other software. For example, if you opt for the download of freeware programs from the web, there are usually third-parties offers included inside the setup. This is why it is recommended to read through the setup carefully, not missing any details. Watch out for “Advanced” or “Custom” sections because they are often the ones holding additional apps. We will help you learn more protection tips to evade infections like GoSearch9 in the article below.

Remove GoSearch9 manually for free

Note: GoSearch9 sets up to start on Mac OS 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 “GoSearch9” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: GoSearch9 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 GoSearch9 in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full GoSearch9 removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of GoSearch9 installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove GoSearch9 from Applications

Remove GoSearch9 from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. GoSearch9 might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall GoSearch9 or GoSearch9 Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag GoSearch9 from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall GoSearch9

If you can’t uninstall GoSearch9 using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of GoSearch9. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag GoSearch9 from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with GoSearch9.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove GoSearch9 add-on from your browsers

Removing GoSearch9 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 GoSearch9 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 GoSearch9 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 GoSearch9 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 GoSearch9 extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish GoSearch9 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 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 GoSearch9


~/Library/Application Support/GoSearch9
~/Library/GoSearch9
~/Library/Logs/GoSearch9.log
~/Library/GoSearch9
~/Library/Preferences/com.techyutils.Easy-Mac-Care.plist
~/Applications/GoSearch9.app


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like GoSearch9

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available – Malwarebytes for Mac.

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