How to remove OperativeData (Mac)

What is OperativeData

OperativeData is an adware application primarily targeting macOS systems, designed to generate intrusive advertisements and disrupt user browsing experiences. This unwanted software often infiltrates devices through deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software installations, or suspicious links on unreliable websites. Once installed, OperativeData can bombard users with misleading ads, which may lead to potential security risks, including exposure to malicious websites and the theft of personal information. In addition to its obtrusive advertising, it may track users’ online activities, compromising their privacy. Performance issues such as slower system responsiveness are also common symptoms of this adware. Users are strongly advised to remove OperativeData promptly to safeguard their devices and personal data from further harm.

How OperativeData infects Mac computers

OperativeData primarily infects Mac systems through deceptive practices, often bundled with free software installers or downloaded from untrustworthy websites. Users typically unwittingly install this adware by rushing through the installation process, neglecting to deselect optional offers under “Advanced” or “Custom” settings. Additionally, misleading pop-ups and fake system alerts can lure users into clicking on malicious links that initiate the download of OperativeData. The adware can also spread via peer-to-peer sharing platforms, torrent downloads, and unofficial app stores, which increase the risk of encountering malicious software. Once installed, OperativeData can compromise user privacy by tracking browsing habits and displaying intrusive advertisements, further perpetuating its presence on the system. Therefore, it is crucial for users to remain vigilant during software installations and to prioritize downloading applications from reputable sources.

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

Remove OperativeData manually for free

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

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

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

Remove OperativeData from Applications

Remove OperativeData from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall OperativeData

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

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

Remove OperativeData add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish OperativeData 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 OperativeData


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like OperativeData

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