How to remove BitService (Mac)

What is BitService

BitService is a form of adware that targets Mac computers, belonging to the AdLoad malware family. It is designed to display intrusive advertisements, such as pop-ups, coupons, and surveys, which may lead to harmful websites or the installation of additional malware. These ads can also collect sensitive user data, potentially leading to privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft. Once installed, BitService can cause a Mac to slow down due to the resources it consumes to display ads and perform background activities. It can also track internet browsing behavior, posing a threat to user privacy. Removing BitService involves several steps. Users should start by identifying and removing any suspicious applications from the “Applications” folder. They should also search for and delete adware-related files in various system directories, such as /Library/LaunchDaemons/ and ~/Library/Application Support/. Browser extensions that seem unfamiliar should be removed, and it is recommended to reset browser settings to their original state. Running a scan with a reputable antivirus tool, such as Spyhunter for Mac, can help automate the detection and removal of BitService and related components.

How BitService infects Mac computers

The adware typically enters Mac systems through deceptive means, such as bundled software installations, fake promotional pages, or alongside other software downloaded from the internet. Users may inadvertently install BitService when they fail to carefully review installation processes and opt out of additional offers. To prevent BitService infection, users should only download software from official and verified sources, avoid clicking on suspicious ads, use custom installation settings to avoid bundled software, keep their systems updated, and consider using reputable antivirus or anti-adware software.

1. Download BitService Removal Tool
2. Remove BitService from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall BitService from Applications
4. Remove BitService from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove BitService files and folders
7. Block BitService ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like BitService

Remove BitService manually for free

Note: BitService sets up to start on macOS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “BitService” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: BitService won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose BitService in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full BitService removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of BitService installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove BitService from Applications

Remove BitService from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. BitService might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall BitService or BitService Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag BitService from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall BitService

If you can’t uninstall BitService using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of BitService. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag BitService from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with BitService.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove BitService add-on from your browsers

Removing BitService from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension, and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the BitService extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find BitService extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find BitService extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose BitService extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish BitService removal, reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In the opened window, click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu, click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of BitService


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.BitService.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.BitService.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.BitService.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.BitService.system.plist


Download AdGuard for Mac to block malicious pop-ups, that promote BitService

AdGuard is the best ad-blocker, internet filtering, and internet security application for macOS. It can cut out unwanted banners from site pages, block pop-ups, stop redirects, and prevent users from visiting potentially dangerous resources. Use it to stop ads promoting BitService in browsers.

How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like BitService

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time, there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available — Malwarebytes for Mac.