How to uninstall LearningActivity app/extension from Mac

What is LearningActivity

According to security experts, LearningActivity is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that falls under the category of Adware . Adware is a form of malware. When adware gets inside your Mac, it might carry out various harmful tasks. Some of the more common acts on computers include: adware can show various pop up deals and/or unwanted advertisements;adware can redirect your browser to shady web-pages; adware can slow down your MAC; adware can modify web-browser settings.

Another reason why you need to remove the LearningActivity adware is its online data-tracking activity. Adware software can be used to gather user info to get profit. Adware can analyze your browsing, and gain access to your sensitive info and, afterwards, can transfer it third party companies. Thus, there are more than enough reasons to delete adware from your Apple Mac.

The guide below explaining steps to remove LearningActivity. Feel free to use it for removal of the adware that may attack Firefox, Chrome and Safari and other popular web browsers. The few simple steps will help you remove LearningActivity adware software and thereby clean your browser from all unwanted advertisements.

How does LearningActivity get on your MAC system

Adware usually spreads along with free software and installs itself, with or without your knowledge, on your MAC OS. This happens especially when you are installing free applications. The program installer tricks you into accepting the setup of third-party applications, which you don’t really want. Moreover, some paid programs can also install bundled applications which you do not want! Therefore, always download free software and paid applications from reputable download web-pages. Use ONLY custom or manual setup method and never blindly click Next button.

Threat Summary

Name	LearningActivity, LearningActivity 1.0 app
Type	adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA), pop-ups, popup virus, pop up ads
Symptoms	pop ups and newtabs are loaded without your request your internet browser is re-directed to web sites you did not want unwanted programs installed without your consent new extensions suddenly installed on your internet browser your web browser start page has changed without your permission slow Internet or slow browsing CPU usage seems unusually high
Removal	LearningActivity removal guide

How to remove LearningActivity from Mac

According to security researchers, LearningActivity adware removal can be finished manually and/or automatically. These utilities that are listed below will help you delete adware, malicious internet browser addons, malicious software and potentially unwanted programs . However, if you are not willing to install other software to delete LearningActivity , then use instructions listed below to restore your MAC settings to their previous states.

To remove LearningActivity, perform the steps below:

1. Remove profiles created by LearningActivity
2. Remove LearningActivity related applications through the Finder
3. Remove LearningActivity related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove LearningActivity from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. Finish words

Remove profiles created by LearningActivity

LearningActivity can make changes to the Mac system such as malicious changes to browser settings, and the addition of malicious system profiles. You need to check the system preferences, find and remove malicious profiles and ensure your settings are as you expect.

Click the System Preferences icon ( ) in the Dock, or choose Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, click Profiles, then select a profile related to LearningActivity.

Click the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen to remove the profile.
Note: if you do not see Profiles in the System Preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on your Mac computer, which is normal.

Remove LearningActivity related applications through the Finder

It’s of primary importance to identify and delete PUPs, adware and browser hijackers through ‘Applications’ section of your Finder.

Open Finder and click “Applications” as shown in the following example.

You will see a list of software installed on your machine. We recommend to pay maximum attention to the application you installed last. Most likely, it is the LearningActivity adware. If you’re in doubt, you can always check the program by doing a search for her name in Google, Yahoo or Bing.

After the application which you need to delete is found, simply right press on its name, and choose “Move to Trash”.

Don’t forget, choose Finder, then “Empty Trash”.

Remove LearningActivity related files and folders

Now you need to try to find LearningActivity related files and folders, and then delete them manually. You need to look for these files in certain directories. To quickly open them, we recommend using the “Go to Folder…” command.

Click on the Finder icon. From the menu bar, select Go and click “Go to Folder…”. As a result, a small window opens that allows you to quickly open a specific directory.

Check for LearningActivity generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchAgents

This will open the contents of the “/Library/LaunchAgents” folder. Look carefully at it and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files: com.machelper.plist, LearningActivity.plist, macsearch.plist, installapp.plist and search.plist. Most often, browser hijackers, adware and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Check for LearningActivity generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/Application Support

This will open the contents of the “Application Support” folder. Look carefully at its contents, pay special attention to recently added/changed folder. Move all suspicious folders to the Trash.

Check for LearningActivity generated files in the “~/Library/LaunchAgents” folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
~/Library/LaunchAgents

Proceed in the same way as with the “/Library/LaunchAgents” and “/Library/Application Support” folders. Look for suspicious and recently added files. Move all suspicious files to the Trash.

Check for LearningActivity generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Carefully browse the entire list of files and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files to be deleted: com.machelper.plist, com.installapp.plist, com.LearningActivity.plist, com.macsearch.plist and com.search.plist. In most cases, adware software, browser hijackers and PUPs create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

If you’re still having issues with the LearningActivity removal or just wish to scan your Mac device occasionally for adware and other malicious software, then download MalwareBytes Free. It is free for home use, and finds and removes various unwanted programs that attacks your MAC OS or degrades Apple Mac performance. MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) can remove adware, potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers and toolbars as well as malicious software, including ransomware and trojans.

Visit the following page to download the latest version of MalwareBytes Free for Apple Mac.

After the download is done, close all software and windows on your MAC system. Run the saved file. Follow the prompts.

The MalwareBytes will automatically start and you can see its main screen like the one below.

Now click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan for the LearningActivity adware. Depending on your MAC system, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. While the MalwareBytes Free application is checking, you can see how many objects it has identified as threat.

After the scan is done, MalwareBytes will show a list of all items detected by the scan. Review the scan results and then press the “Quarantine” button. The MalwareBytes AntiMalware will delete LearningActivity .

Remove LearningActivity from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

This step will show you how to get rid of malicious plugins. This can remove LearningActivity adware and fix some surfing problems, especially after adware software infection.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to get rid of LearningActivity adware by reset Chrome settings.	Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’. Go to ‘Extensions’ tab. To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it. If you are still experiencing issues with LearningActivity removal, you need to reset Mozilla Firefox browser.
Safari
On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’. Select ‘Extensions’ tab. Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

How to stay safe online

If you browse the Internet, you can’t avoid malicious advertising. But you can protect your internet browser against it. Download and use an ad-blocking program. AdGuard is an ad blocking that can filter out a large count of of the malvertising, blocking dynamic scripts from loading harmful content.

Please go to the following link to download the latest version of AdGuard for Apple Mac.

When the download is done, run the downloaded file. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick guide. Press “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick guidance that will help you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you launch your MAC OS, AdGuard will run automatically and stop unwanted pop up advertisements, block harmful and misleading web sites.

Finish words

Once you have complete the steps shown above, your computer should be free from LearningActivity adware and other malware. The Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari will no longer redirect you to various unwanted webpages and online ads. Unfortunately, if the steps does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help here.