How to remove OnlineProcesser (Mac)

What is OnlineProcesser

OnlineProcesser is a type of adware specifically designed to generate intrusive advertisements on macOS devices. Once installed, it inundates users with misleading pop-ups, banners, and even deceptive offers that can lead to unreliable websites. This adware not only disrupts the browsing experience but also poses significant privacy risks by tracking user behavior and harvesting sensitive data. Security experts often flag OnlineProcesser as malicious, as it can redirect users to fraudulent sites that mimic legitimate services, potentially resulting in financial loss or identity theft. Installation typically occurs through bundled software or deceptive advertisements, making it critical for users to remain vigilant about their download choices. Immediate removal is essential to restore system performance and protect personal information from exploitation.

How OnlineProcesser infects Mac computers

OnlineProcesser typically infects Mac devices through deceptive software bundling practices, where it is packaged with legitimate applications and installed without the user’s knowledge. Users often unwittingly consent to these installations by rushing through the setup process and overlooking options for custom or advanced installation settings. Once installed, OnlineProcesser can begin displaying intrusive advertisements and tracking user behavior, leading to a decline in system performance and potential privacy issues. Additionally, it can be propagated through misleading pop-up ads or downloads from untrustworthy websites, which further complicates the user’s efforts to maintain a secure environment. By clicking on these ads, users may inadvertently install the adware, further emphasizing the importance of cautious browsing habits and vigilant software management. To mitigate the risk of infection, users should always download software from reputable sources and carefully review installation options.

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

Remove OnlineProcesser manually for free

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

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

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

Remove OnlineProcesser from Applications

Remove OnlineProcesser from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall OnlineProcesser

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

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

Remove OnlineProcesser add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish OnlineProcesser 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 OnlineProcesser


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like OnlineProcesser

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