How to remove Bobwhite.app (Mac)

What is Bobwhite.app

Bobwhite.app is a type of adware that targets macOS devices, belonging to the Pirrit malware family. This application is known for delivering intrusive and misleading advertisements in various forms such as pop-ups, banners, and coupons. These ads often redirect users to dubious websites that may attempt to steal personal information or promote fake services. Besides displaying unwanted ads, Bobwhite.app can collect sensitive data including browsing habits, search queries, and potentially personal details entered on websites. The data harvested is frequently used for targeted advertising or sold to third parties without user consent, posing significant privacy risks. Its presence can also degrade system performance, causing slowdowns, crashes, and errors. Installation typically occurs through bundling with free software or via deceptive pop-up ads and unreliable download sources. Security vendors widely flag Bobwhite.app as malicious due to its intrusive behavior and potential to compromise user security. Removal requires thorough cleaning of the system, including the deletion of related files and browser extensions. Using reputable antivirus tools like Combo Cleaner is highly recommended to ensure complete eradication.

How Bobwhite.app infects Mac computers

Bobwhite.app primarily infects Macs through deceptive practices often associated with adware distribution. One of the most common methods of infection is bundling, where Bobwhite.app is packaged with legitimate software downloads, particularly from untrustworthy sources or torrent sites. Users who opt for “Quick” or “Standard” installation settings may unknowingly allow the installation of Bobwhite.app alongside the desired application. Additionally, the adware can infiltrate devices through malicious advertisements or pop-up ads that entice users to click and download the software. Once installed, Bobwhite.app can begin to display intrusive ads and track user browsing behavior, posing significant privacy and security risks. To mitigate these threats, users are advised to download software exclusively from official websites and to always select “Custom” or “Advanced” installation options to prevent the installation of unwanted applications.

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

Remove Bobwhite.app manually for free

Note: Bobwhite.app 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 “Bobwhite.app” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: Bobwhite.app 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 Bobwhite.app in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

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

Remove Bobwhite.app from Applications

Remove Bobwhite.app from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall Bobwhite.app

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

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

Remove Bobwhite.app add-on from your browsers

Removing Bobwhite.app 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 Bobwhite.app 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 Bobwhite.app 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 Bobwhite.app 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 Bobwhite.app extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish Bobwhite.app 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 Bobwhite.app


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


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