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

What is LogStandard

LogStandard is an adware application that targets Apple computers. Adware is a form of malcious software that is designed to display unwanted ads. Some of these ads are scams or fake advertisements developed to trick users. Even the harmless advertisements can become really irritating. Adware software can be installed unintentionally and without users knowing about it, when users open email attachments or install freeware.

Another reason why you need to get rid of the LogStandard adware is its online data-tracking activity. It is able to gather your surfing history and user information, including passwords and credit card numbers. In the future, sensitive info can be sold to third party companies.

Take a deep breath. Learn everything you should know about LogStandard removal, how to get rid of unwanted advertisements from your internet browser. Find the best free adware software and malicious software removal tools here!

How does LogStandard get on your MAC OS

Adware software usually come as a part of certain freeware that users download off of the Net. So, think back, have you ever download and run any free software. In order to avoid infection, in the Setup wizard, you should be be proactive and carefully read the ‘Terms of use’, the ‘license agreement’ and other installation screens, as well as to always choose the ‘Manual’ or ‘Advanced’ install mode, when installing anything downloaded from the Internet.

Threat Summary

Name	LogStandard
Type	adware, PUP (potentially unwanted program), Mac virus, Mac malware
Detection Names	Program:MacOS/Vigram.A, Adware.MAC.Generic, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, Osx.Adware.Cimpli, Adware/Adload!OSX, ApplicUnwnt, MacOS.Agent-MT and OSX.Trojan.Gen
Distribution	Freeware installers, malicious popup advertisements, fake update tools and torrent downloads
Symptoms	Your web-browser is redirected to webpages you did not want, ads appear in places they shouldn’t be, new entries appear in your Applications folder, an unexpected addon appears in your internet browser, your web browser search engine has modified without your permission, slow Internet browsing speeds.
Removal	LogStandard removal guide

How to Remove LogStandard adware (removal instructions)

To delete LogStandard adware from your MAC, you must uninstall suspicious apps and remove every component that could be related to the adware software. Besides, to restore your internet browser search engine, new tab and startpage, you should reset the affected web browsers. As soon as you are done with LogStandard removal procedure, we advise you scan your machine with malicious software removal utilities listed below. It will complete the removal process on your MAC.

To remove LogStandard, execute the following steps:

1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
2. Uninstall LogStandard related programs through the Finder
3. Remove LogStandard related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove LogStandard from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

LogStandard can install a configuration profile on the Mac system to block changes made to the browser settings. Therefore, you need to open system preferences, find and delete the profile installed by the adware software.

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 LogStandard.

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.

Uninstall LogStandard related programs through the Finder

One of the first things to attempt for removal of adware software is to check your Mac installed applications screen and look for undesired and suspicious programs. If there are any apps you do not recognize or are no longer using, you should uninstall them. If that doesn’t work, then you may need to run malicious software removal utility like MalwareBytes Free.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

Very carefully look around the entire list of software installed on your machine. Most probably, one of them is the LogStandard . Once you’ve found a dubious, unwanted or unused program, right click to it and select “Move to Trash”. Another solution is drag the program from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Don’t forget, select Finder -> “Empty Trash”.

Remove LogStandard related files and folders

Now you need to try to find LogStandard 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.

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

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

Some files created by LogStandard 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 LogStandard 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.net-preferences.plist, macsearch.plist, com.LogStandard.service.plist, search.plist, installapp.plist, com.machelper.plist and com.google.defaultsearch.plist, . Most often, adware, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Check for LogStandard 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.LogStandard.system, then this folder must be deleted. Move all suspicious folders and files to the Trash.

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

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We advise using MalwareBytes Free. You may download and install MalwareBytes Free to search for and remove LogStandard associated software from your Mac device. When installed and updated, the malware remover automatically detects and deletes all security threats exist on the MAC.

Visit the following page to download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware.

When downloading is complete, close all software and windows on your MAC. Open a directory in which you saved it. Run the saved file and follow the prompts.

Once installation is done, you will see window as displayed on the image below.

Now click the “Scan” button to look for LogStandard . A system scan may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your Apple Mac. While the tool is scanning, you can see number of objects and files has already scanned.

Once MalwareBytes Free has finished scanning your MAC OS, MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) will open a list of detected threats. In order to remove all threats, simply click “Quarantine” button.

The Malwarebytes will now remove LogStandard adware and move the selected items to the program’s quarantine.

Remove LogStandard from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

This step will show you how to remove malicious plugins. This can delete LogStandard adware and fix some surfing issues, especially after adware software infection.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
Click on ‘three dots menu’ button at the top right corner of the Google Chrome window. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove LogStandard 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 LogStandard adware 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

By installing an ad-blocker application such as AdGuard, you are able to block malicious web sites, stop autoplaying video ads and remove a large number of distracting and unwanted ads on web-pages.

1. Download AdGuard on your machine by clicking on the link below.
   
   

   AdGuard for Mac download
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2. After downloading is done, launch the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
3. When the setup is complete, click “Skip” to close the installation program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial that will allow you get to know AdGuard better.
4. In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you launch your MAC OS, AdGuard will start automatically and stop intrusive ads, block harmful and misleading websites.

Finish words

Once you have removed the adware using this few simple steps, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome and Safari will no longer display any unwanted ads. Unfortunately, if the guide does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help here.