How to uninstall LogicalRecord app/extension from Mac (Virus removal guide)

What is LogicalRecord

LogicalRecord is an adware application that targets Mac platform. Adware is form of malware that displays unwanted ads on a MAC, redirects search requests to advertising web sites and gathers privacy data for marketing purposes. The LogicalRecord app can show banner advertisements, full-screen ads, pop ups, videos, or other varieties of online advertising. It can attack your MAC’s internet browsers such as Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari. Maybe you approve the idea that the advertisements or popups is just a small problem. But these unwanted advertisements eat the system resources and slow down your MAC performance.

Another reason why you need to remove LogicalRecord is its online data-tracking activity. It can install a component that enables its creator to track which webpages you visit, which products you look at upon those pages. They are then able to choose the type of advertisements they show you. So, if you had adware software on your machine, there is a good chance you have another that is collecting and sharing your confidential information with third parties, without your consent.

Adware is usually written in ways common to malware, spyware and browser hijackers. In order to remove LogicalRecord adware, you will need perform the following steps or use free adware removal tool listed below.

How does LogicalRecord get on your Apple Mac

Many of the free applications out there install unwanted browser toolbars, browser hijackers, adware and PUAs along with them without your knowledge. One has to be attentive while installing freeware in order to avoid accidentally installing bundled software. It is important that you pay attention to the EULA (End User License Agreements) and select the Custom, Manual or Advanced install mode as it will typically disclose what optional applications will also be installed.

Threat Summary

Name	LogicalRecord
Type	adware software, potentially unwanted application (PUA), Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Adware/Adload!OSX, MacOS.Agent-MT, ApplicUnwnt, Adware.MAC.Generic, Program:MacOS/Vigram.A, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, Osx.Adware.Cimpli and OSX.Trojan.Gen
Distribution	Free software installers, torrent downloads, fake software updaters and misleading pop-up advertisements
Symptoms	When you go to a webpage, you are automatically redirected to another web site that you do not intend to visit, advertising links appear in places they shouldn’t be, your MAC OS starts automatically installing unwanted programs, an unexpected plugin appears in your internet browser, unwanted changes in your web-browser like using a new default search engine, your internet browser slows to a crawl.
Removal	LogicalRecord removal guide

How to Remove LogicalRecord (removal guide)

When the adware gets installed on your MAC system without your knowledge, it’s not easy to delete. Most commonly, there is no Uninstall program that simply uninstall the LogicalRecord adware from your machine. So, we suggest using well-proven free specialized utility such as MalwareBytes Free. But the best way to remove the adware will be to perform several manual steps, after that additionally run antimalware tools.

To remove LogicalRecord, complete the following steps:

1. Remove profiles created by LogicalRecord
2. Check the list of installed programs
3. Remove LogicalRecord related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove LogicalRecord from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online

Remove profiles created by LogicalRecord

LogicalRecord 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 Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, select Profiles. if there is no Profiles in the list of preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on the Mac device. If there is Profiles in the list, then click on it, then select a profile associated with LogicalRecord.

To delete a malicious profile, click on the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen.

Check the list of installed programs

Check out the Finder (Applications section) to see all installed software. If you see any unknown and questionable applications, they are the ones you need to remove.

1. Open the Finder.
2. Click “Applications”.
3. It will show a list of all programs installed on the machine.
4. Scroll through the all list, and remove dubious and unknown programs. Pay maximum attention to the program you installed last.
5. Drag the questionable program from the Applications folder to the Trash.
6. Empty Trash.

Remove LogicalRecord related files and folders

Now you need to try to find LogicalRecord 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.

LogicalRecord creates several files, these files must be found and removed. Below is a list of files associated with this unwanted program.

• /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.LogicalRecord.system.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.LogicalRecord.service.plist
• /Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/System/com.LogicalRecord.system
• ~/Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/Services/com.LogicalRecord.service.app

Some files created by LogicalRecord are hidden from the user. To find and delete them, you need to enable “show hidden files”. To do this, use the shortcut CMD + SHIFT + . Press once to show hidden files and again to hide them. There is another way. Click Finder -> Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal. In Terminal, paste the following text: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

Press Enter. Hold the ‘Option/alt’ key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch.

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 LogicalRecord 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: search.plist, com.google.defaultsearch.plist, , macsearch.plist, com.LogicalRecord.service.plist, com.net-preferences.plist, com.machelper.plist and installapp.plist. Most often, PUPs, adware and browser hijackers create several files with similar names.

Check for LogicalRecord 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 folders and files. Check the contents of suspicious folders, if there is a file with a name similar to com.LogicalRecord.system, then this folder must be deleted. Move all suspicious folders and files to the Trash.

Check for LogicalRecord 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 LogicalRecord 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.LogicalRecord.system.plist, com.macsearch.system.plist, com.search.system.plist, com.machelper.system.plist and com.installapp.system.plist. In most cases, PUPs, adware and browser hijackers create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

If you’re still having issues with the LogicalRecord removal or just wish to scan your Mac occasionally for adware software and other malware, then download MalwareBytes Free. It’s free for home use, and detects and removes various unwanted programs that attacks your computer or degrades Apple Mac performance. MalwareBytes can get rid of toolbars, PUPs, browser hijackers and adware as well as malware, including ransomware and trojans.

Installing the MalwareBytes Anti-Malware is simple. First you’ll need to download MalwareBytes on your computer from the link below.

After the download is complete, run it and follow the prompts. Press the “Scan” button to start checking your MAC OS for the LogicalRecord adware software. When a malware, adware software or PUPs are detected, the count of the security threats will change accordingly. When you are ready, click the “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes is a free program that you can use to remove all detected folders, files, malicious services and so on.

Remove LogicalRecord from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

Annoying LogicalRecord or other symptoms of adware software in your web-browser is a good reason to locate and remove harmful add-ons. This is an easy way to restore browsers settings and not lose any important information.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
Click on ‘three dots menu’ button at the top right corner of the Google Chrome window. In the menu go to ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove LogicalRecord adware by reset Google 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 problems with LogicalRecord adware removal, you need to reset 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

By installing an ad blocking program such as AdGuard, you’re able to block malicious web sites, stop autoplaying video ads and get rid of a large amount of distracting and annoying ads on web sites.

1. Click the link below to download the latest version of AdGuard for Apple Mac.
   
   

   AdGuard for Mac download
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   Author: © Adguard
   Category: Security tools
   Update: January 17, 2018
   
2. Once the download is complete, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
3. Once the installation is done, press “Skip” to close the setup application and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial that will assist you get to know AdGuard better.
4. In most cases, the default settings are enough and you do not need to change anything. Each time, when you start your MAC OS, AdGuard will start automatically and stop annoying advertisements, block malicious and misleading web-sites.

To sum up

Now your MAC should be free of the LogicalRecord adware. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you block unwanted ads and unwanted malicious web-pages) and MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (to periodically scan your MAC for new malicious software, hijackers and adware). Make sure that you have all the Critical Updates recommended for Mac OS. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new hijackers, harmful programs and adware are released.

If you are still having problems while trying to remove LogicalRecord from your web-browser, then ask for help here.