How to remove StandartAdmin (Mac)

What is StandartAdmin

StandartAdmin is a type of adware that targets macOS systems, known for generating intrusive advertisements and redirecting users to questionable websites. It often masquerades as a legitimate application, tricking users into installation through deceptive pop-ups and bundled software. Once installed, StandartAdmin can significantly degrade system performance by consuming resources and causing frequent browser redirects. Additionally, it collects sensitive data such as browsing history, search queries, and potentially personal information, raising serious privacy concerns. Users may encounter misleading pop-ups that promote fraudulent services or products, which can lead to further security risks. Removing StandartAdmin requires both manual and automated methods, with specialized tools like Combo Cleaner being highly recommended for effective eradication. Regular system scans and cautious software installation practices are essential to prevent future infections.

How StandartAdmin infects Mac computers

StandartAdmin typically infects Mac systems through deceptive methods, primarily bundled with legitimate software downloads. Users often unknowingly install this adware by opting for quick or default installation settings instead of choosing custom options, which would allow them to deselect unwanted offers. In many cases, StandartAdmin is delivered via malicious pop-up ads on untrustworthy websites, luring users into clicking links that lead to its installation. It can also spread through peer-to-peer (P2P) networks and unofficial download sites, heightening the risk for users seeking free applications. Once installed, StandartAdmin begins to infiltrate web browsers, displaying intrusive ads and redirecting users to potentially harmful websites. Thus, awareness and caution during the software installation process are crucial in preventing such infections.

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

Remove StandartAdmin manually for free

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

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

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

Remove StandartAdmin from Applications

Remove StandartAdmin from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall StandartAdmin

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

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

Remove StandartAdmin add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish StandartAdmin 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 StandartAdmin


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


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