How to remove Linkmanager (Mac)

What is Linkmanager

Linkmanager is an adware application primarily targeting macOS users. This suspicious software is notorious for flooding users with intrusive ads, including pop-ups, banners, and misleading offers. Once installed, it can lead to significant privacy concerns by collecting user data without consent, such as browsing habits and sensitive information. Additionally, Linkmanager often redirects users to dubious websites, exposing them to potential scams and malware. Its presence can slow down system performance, making it essential to remove it promptly. Users are advised to utilize reputable antivirus software to eliminate Linkmanager and protect their devices from further threats. Regular system maintenance and cautious downloading practices can help prevent future infections.

How Linkmanager infects Mac computers

Linkmanager typically infects Mac computers through deceptive distribution methods, primarily bundled with free software installers. Users often unwittingly allow its installation by skipping over or ignoring the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation options, where the adware is usually hidden. Additionally, Linkmanager can infiltrate a system via misleading pop-up ads or through downloads from untrustworthy websites, including torrent sites and file-sharing platforms. Once installed, it initiates its adware behavior, inundating users with intrusive advertisements and potentially compromising their privacy by collecting personal data. This adware not only disrupts user experience but also increases the risk of exposure to harmful websites designed for scams or phishing attempts. To avoid Linkmanager infections, users should exercise caution during software installations and prioritize downloading applications from reputable sources.

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

Remove Linkmanager manually for free

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

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

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

Remove Linkmanager from Applications

Remove Linkmanager from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall Linkmanager

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

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

Remove Linkmanager add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish Linkmanager 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 Linkmanager


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like Linkmanager

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