How to remove MicroCoordinator (Mac)

What is MicroCoordinator

MicroCoordinator is classified as adware that primarily targets macOS users, delivering unwanted advertisements and promoting dubious websites. This malicious software generates intrusive pop-ups, banners, and coupons that can disrupt normal browsing experiences. Users may unknowingly install MicroCoordinator through deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software installers, or downloads from untrustworthy sources. Once installed, it can compromise privacy by tracking browsing habits and potentially gathering sensitive information. Furthermore, it can lead to increased system performance issues and redirect users to phishing sites or fraudulent services. Removing MicroCoordinator promptly is essential to prevent further complications, including identity theft and exposure to additional malware threats.

How MicroCoordinator infects Mac computers

MicroCoordinator typically infects Mac systems through deceptive methods that exploit user behavior and software distribution practices. Often bundled with free software, it is hidden within the installation process, leading users to inadvertently grant permission for its installation. Users may encounter misleading pop-up ads or click on suspicious links, further facilitating its entry. Once installed, MicroCoordinator can display intrusive advertisements, redirect users to potentially harmful websites, and harvest sensitive information, posing significant privacy risks. Consequently, it’s crucial for users to remain vigilant during software installations and to regularly scan their systems with reputable antivirus tools to detect and eliminate such unwanted applications. The best prevention strategy involves downloading applications only from official sources and carefully reviewing installation options to avoid inadvertently accepting bundled adware.

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

Remove MicroCoordinator manually for free

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

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

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

Remove MicroCoordinator from Applications

Remove MicroCoordinator from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall MicroCoordinator

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

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

Remove MicroCoordinator add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish MicroCoordinator 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 MicroCoordinator


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


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