Remove ToolIndexer (Mac OS X) virus

If you are getting notifications from ToolIndexer, then your Mac is infected with adware. ToolIndexer is adware for Mac.

ToolIndexer changes setting in your Mac. First, ToolIndexer installs a browser extension in your browser. Then, after ToolIndexer hijacks your browser, it modifies settings in the browser. For example, it changes the default home page, modifies search results, and displays unwanted pop-ups in your browser.

Because ToolIndexer is adware, there will be many unwanted pop-ups displayed in the browser. In addition, the ToolIndexer adware will redirect the browser to rogue websites and websites that try to trick you into installing even more malware on your Mac. You must never click on ads that you do not know how they were created or that you do not recognize.

Also, do not install updates, extensions, or other software suggested by pop-ups. Installing software offered by unknown pop-ups may cause your Mac to be infected with malware.

You must remove ToolIndexer from your Mac as soon as possible. The information in this article contains steps to remove ToolIndexer adware. If you are not technical or do not succeed, you can use the removal tools I suggest.

Remove ToolIndexer

Before we start you need to remove an administrator profile from your Mac settings. The administrator profile prevents Mac users from uninstalling ToolIndexer from your Mac computer.

1. In the top left corner click on the Apple icon.
2. Open Settings from the menu.
3. Click on Profiles
4. Remove the profiles: AdminPref, Chrome profile, or Safari profile by clicking the – (minus) in the bottom left corner.

Remove ToolIndexer extension from Safari

1. Open Safari
2. In the top left menu open the Safari menu.
3. Click on Settings or Preferences
4. Go to the Extensions tab
5. Remove the ToolIndexer extension. Basically, remove all extensions you do not know.
6. Go to the General tab, change the homepage from ToolIndexer to one of your choices.

Remove ToolIndexer extension from Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome
2. In the top right corner open the Google menu.
3. Click on More Tools, then Extensions.
4. Remove the ToolIndexer extension. Basically, remove all extensions you do not know.
5. In the top right corner open the Google menu once again.
6. Click on Settings from the menu.
7. In the left menu click on Search Engines.
8. Change the Search engine to Google.
9. In the On Startup section click on Open the new tab page.

Remove ToolIndexer with Malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is a malware removal app that helps detect and remove threats from your Windows computer. The free version lets you run manual scans and quarantine detected threats. A paid subscription adds real-time protection to help prevent new infections.

• Download Malwarebytes for free

Follow the installation instructions, then open Malwarebytes.

• Click "Scan" on the main dashboard to check your computer for malware.

• Wait for the scan to finish. Malwarebytes will display a summary of the results.

• Review the detected items. If threats have not already been quarantined, select them and click "Quarantine."

Quarantine isolates detected items to prevent them from running and causing further harm. If Malwarebytes asks you to restart your computer, follow the prompt to complete the removal process.

• Click "View report" or "View Scan Report" to review the scan details.

• If no threats were detected, click "Done" to close the scan summary.

Run Malwarebytes regularly to check for threats, especially if you notice suspicious behavior on your computer. You can continue using the free version for manual scans and malware removal. Ongoing real-time protection requires a paid subscription.

Your Mac should be free of Mac adware, and Mac malware.