How to remove OpticalClient (Mac)

What is OpticalClient

OpticalClient is a type of adware specifically targeting macOS systems. This malicious software belongs to the AdLoad malware family and is designed to display intrusive advertisements across various platforms. Users often encounter unwanted pop-up ads, banners, and redirects to dubious websites, significantly degrading their browsing experience. Beyond just annoying ads, OpticalClient poses a serious threat to user privacy, as it may collect sensitive information such as browsing history, search queries, and personal data. The adware typically infiltrates systems through bundled software installations and deceptive online advertisements. Removal of OpticalClient is essential to restore system performance and safeguard personal information, often requiring the use of dedicated malware removal tools like Combo Cleaner.

How OpticalClient infects Mac computers

OpticalClient primarily infects Mac systems through deceptive distribution methods, often bundled with legitimate software or free downloads from untrustworthy sources. Users may inadvertently install this adware when they opt for “Quick” or “Easy” installation settings, which typically conceal additional unwanted applications. Once installed, OpticalClient can generate intrusive advertisements, redirect users to dubious websites, and potentially collect sensitive data, including browsing history and personal information. Additionally, it can be promoted through misleading pop-up ads or rogue websites that exploit affiliate programs for illicit profit. Vigilance during software installation and careful scrutiny of browser extensions are essential to prevent such infections. Regular scans with reputable antivirus software can help detect and eliminate OpticalClient before it can cause significant harm.

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

Remove OpticalClient manually for free

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

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

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

Remove OpticalClient from Applications

Remove OpticalClient from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall OpticalClient

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

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

Remove OpticalClient add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish OpticalClient 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 OpticalClient


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


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