How to remove PrimaryBalance (Mac)

What is PrimaryBalance

PrimaryBalance is a type of adware that affects Mac systems, designed to generate revenue through intrusive advertising. This software belongs to the AdLoad malware family and is notorious for displaying unwanted ads on various websites and interfaces. Users often experience a decline in system performance, as well as redirects to dubious or malicious sites due to the presence of this adware. PrimaryBalance collects browsing data, including search histories and personal information, which can lead to privacy breaches and potential financial losses. It typically installs itself through bundled software or deceptive advertisements, making it crucial for users to be cautious during installation processes. The presence of this adware not only disrupts user experience but also poses significant risks to device security and user privacy.

How PrimaryBalance infects Mac computers

PrimaryBalance adware typically infects Mac systems through deceptive distribution methods, with bundling being one of the most common. Users often unwittingly download this malware when they install free software from untrustworthy sources, such as torrent sites or dubious freeware platforms, where the adware is bundled with legitimate applications. During installation, if users rush through the setup process and opt for “Quick” settings, they may inadvertently grant permission for the adware to be installed alongside the desired software. Additionally, PrimaryBalance can be introduced to a system through intrusive pop-up ads or misleading promotional websites, which can redirect users to harmful downloads. Once installed, it may begin displaying unwanted advertisements, tracking user behavior, and potentially leading to privacy breaches and financial losses. To mitigate the risk of infection, users should always employ caution when downloading software, thoroughly review installation options, and utilize reputable antivirus solutions to scan their systems regularly.

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

Remove PrimaryBalance manually for free

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

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

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

Remove PrimaryBalance from Applications

Remove PrimaryBalance from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall PrimaryBalance

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

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

Remove PrimaryBalance add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish PrimaryBalance 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 PrimaryBalance


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


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