How to Remove OptionSatellite Mac Adware? (Guide)

OptionSatellite is an nettlesome adware annoying users by dropping constant disturbance on network activities. In general, the malware can be acquired when downloading free software, update program and online game. If paying little attention on installing processes, OptionSatellite will be installed into computer unconsciously.
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Being an adware, OptionSatellite will definitely take search engines as the base to display itself from time to time. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer are mostly found as the targets affected by this adware which pops up immediately while viewing websites. The primary purpose to OptionSatellite that is to bombard computer with various advertisements relevant to banners, coupons, untrustworthy products or even malicious codes. By doing this, it is able to generate website traffic and gain profit from sponsored websites.

Encountering with OptionSatellite, the memory space on computer will be largely consumed, which leads computer into slow computer performance. And because of the tracking extension, it also has the capability to track your online habit and thus pick up confidential information from online activities. It is for sure that OptionSatellite is not a safe issue can be remained on computer. Hence, to make sure the security of your computer, OptionSatellite should be removed as fast as you can.

 

Payloads about OptionSatellite

  1. OptionSatellite is very tricky and stubborn adware
  2. OptionSatellite slips into computer furtively without user’s consent
  3. OptionSatellite can be hardly removed by security programs
  4. OptionSatellite adds browser with extension, add-on and plug-in to redirect search results constantly
  5. OptionSatellite is able to take note of your visiting websites and annoy you with advertisements
  6. OptionSatellite can also take you to malicious websites and bring computer with harmful programs

OptionSatellite Instant Automatic Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Un-installing program \ Apps  and removing malicious extensions from web browsers can help us remove some adware, redirect virus and malware, but at present most of computer threats like OptionSatellite are developed with advanced technology and cannot be easily removed with regular methods.

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After SpyHunter is downloaded, click on “SpyHunter-Installer” and then follow the installation wizard to install it and start scanning your computer:

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OptionSatellite Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

OptionSatellite Manual Removal Process (Win OS)

Step 1. Uninstall OptionSatellite related malicious programs using Control Panel

1. Press Win + R keys at the same time to launch Run box >> Then input: “Control Panel” and click OK

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2. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program

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3. In the Programs and Features window, right click on apps that may be related with OptionSatellite, then click Uninstall/Change. Then select Uninstall option.


Step 2. Remove OptionSatellite related malicious extension from Microsoft Edge/ Chrome/Firefox

–  On Microsoft Edge

  • Click More (…) on the address bar and select Extensions
  • Select extensions that may be related with OptionSatellite and click Uninstall button

–  On Chrome

  • Click the Extensions button on the Chrome browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click the trash can icon to delete extensions that may be related with OptionSatellite.
  • A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

On Firefox

  • Click the Extensions button on the Firefox browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click (…)  button of the malicious extension and select Remove button


Step 3. Find and remove nasty registry files related with OptionSatellite:

1. Open Registry Editor first:

  • Press Win [Windows key] + R on your keyboard.
  • Type regedit in the Run box and hit OK

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2. Find out and remove all harmful registry files that may be related with OptionSatellite:

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(Do Not Delete Any Registry File If You’re Not Familiar with It)

Wrong operation in Registry Editor might harm your computer.If you are not able to locate and identify the nasty registry files, we recommend using SpyHunter Anti-malware and see if it will find out unsafe registry files of infection for you. This may save you hours and avoid risks.

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Step 4. Reset Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove OptionSatellite

Reset Microsoft Edge

1. Select More (…) on the address bar, then click Settings

2. Select “Privacy, search and services” at the left side menu

3. Click “Choose what to clear”

4. Select all the options and then click Clear now button

Reset Chrome

1. Open Chrome, then click “Customize and control Google Chrome” button >> click Settings

2. Type “reset” into the search box;

3. Scroll down to the bottom, then click on Reset settings;

4. A message box will pop up to inform that your browser settings will be restored to their original defaults, click Reset settings button when it appears.

Reset Firefox

1. Open Firefox, then click on Firefox button, then Click on Help button, then Click on More Troubleshooting Information

2. At the Troubleshooting Information page, click on Refresh Firefox

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset Firefox to its initial state, click Refresh Firefox button when it appears.


Note: If problems remain after you completing manual removal steps, please scan your PC with Spyhunter to solve all issues:

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OptionSatellite Manual Removal Process (Mac OS)

STEP 1 Delete malicious apps from Mac

– Select Finder on dock:

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Select Applications >> Right-lick on unwanted or suspicious apps that may be related with OptionSatellite >> Click Move to Trash

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Go to Dock  >> Right-click on Trash icon and click Empty Trash.

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STEP 2 Uninstall Unwanted or Suspicious Extension that May Be Related with Adware:

On Safari:

Launch Safari and Click Preferences

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Select Extensions tab >> Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with OptionSatellite >> Click Uninstall

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On Chrome:

Launch Chrome  >> Select More Tools  >> Click Extensions:

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Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with OptionSatellite >> Click Trash icon to uninstall it.

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On Firefox:

Launch Firefox >> Click Add-ons:

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Select Extensions tab >>  Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with OptionSatellite >> Click Remove

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STEP 3 Remove malicious files and folders related with adware or malware.

Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder…

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1. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

2. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with OptionSatellite:

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3.In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

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4. Check the “Application Support” folder to find and delete malicious files related with OptionSatellite:

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5. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

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6. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with OptionSatellite:

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7. In the “Go to Folder…” bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

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8. Check the “LaunchDaemons” folder to find and delete malicious files related with OptionSatellite:

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Looking for malicious files and folders related with malware is a lengthy and complicated process. If you want to do it easily and avoid risks, our security researchers recommend using  SpyHunter For Mac to detect and remove all malicious items on your machine:

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