What is BinaryOptimizer?

BinaryOptimizer is a potentially undesirable software that may infiltrate your system without your knowledge. In most situations, it is included with freeware apps or bogus plugins. ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails, and more similar malware applications exist. They all have the same effect and exclusively impact Mac machines. Once installed, they forcefully adjust Safari’s settings and display a pop-up stating that Apple wishes to make changes and requesting your password. After clicking cancel, a new pop-up window displays with the message “installation complete,” and the only option is to click “OK.” It is designed only for commercial reasons, therefore your system will be inundated with a wide range of advertisements (pop-ups, video/audio adverts, discounts, best deals, etc.). In addition to this, malware is able to cause redirects to make you visit sponsored websites. Therefore, there is a high risk to end up on a malicious website as there is no guarantee that all links provided by this PUP are safe. The only way to avoid this scenario is to remove BinaryOptimizer right now.

Recommended Anti-malware tools:

The easiest and most modern way of removing hijackers, pop-ups, Trojans, ransomware, or other viruses is to use automatic removal tools. See our Anti-malware tools below for further instructions.

Also, you can try to remove BinaryOptimizer manually.

Alternative solution. Step 1: Remove BinaryOptimizer from Mac

BinaryOptimizer may not have the app associated with it in Applications. However, we recommend you to inspect the list of installed applications and remove unknown or suspicious ones. Look for BinaryOptimizer or BinaryOptimizer.app.

Mac OSX:

1. Open Finder
2. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications
3. If you see Uninstall BinaryOptimizer or BinaryOptimizer Uninstaller, double-click it and follow instructions
4. Drag unwanted application BinaryOptimizer from the Applications folder to the Trash (located on the right side of the Dock)

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Mac OSX

Step 2: Remove malicious entries from Profiles (Mac)

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Click on Profiles.
3. Click on unsigned and suspicious profiles on the left panel.
4. Click the minus button below to delete rogue settings.

Step 3: Remove BinaryOptimizer from browsers

Safari:

1. Open Safari
2. Click Safari menu.
3. Choose Extensions.
4. Find BinaryOptimizer or other suspicious extensions.
5. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Safari.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Click the Chrome menu (3-dots icon) in the top right corner.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find BinaryOptimizer or other suspicious extensions.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose BinaryOptimizer or other suspicious extensions.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Step 4: Resetting your browser search and homepage settings

Reset browser setting in Safari:

1. Open Safari.
2. Click on the Safari menu.
3. Choose Reset Safari….
4. Click Reset button.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Safari.

Reset browser setting in Google Chrome:

1. Click the Chrome menu (3 bar button) in the top right corner.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Click Show advanced settings.
4. Go to Reset browser settings section.
5. Click Reset browser settings.
6. In the dialog that appears, click Reset.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Google Chrome.

Reset browser setting in Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Go to Help.
3. Go to Troubleshooting information.
4. Click Reset Firefox… button.

Learn more about resetting browser settings in Mozilla Firefox.