How to remove BrowserProcess (Mac)

What is BrowserProcess

BrowserProcess is a type of adware that targets macOS devices, designed to inundate users with unwanted and intrusive advertisements. This software often disguises itself as a legitimate application, making it difficult for users to recognize its malicious intent. Once installed, it generates numerous pop-ups, banners, and coupon offers that frequently redirect users to deceptive or potentially harmful websites. These redirects can expose users to phishing scams, malware infections, and fraudulent services. Besides disrupting browsing experiences, BrowserProcess can also degrade system performance, causing slowdowns and occasional crashes. Privacy concerns arise because this adware may track browsing habits, IP addresses, and search queries, potentially collecting sensitive personal information. It is commonly distributed through bundled software installers, deceptive ads, and unreliable download sources. Removal is critical to restore system stability and protect user data, with professional tools like Combo Cleaner recommended for thorough cleanup. Ignoring BrowserProcess can lead to ongoing security risks and privacy violations, emphasizing the importance of vigilance during software installation and web browsing.

How BrowserProcess infects Mac computers

BrowserProcess typically infects macOS devices through deceptive methods that exploit users’ lack of vigilance during software installations. It often bundles itself with free software, meaning users inadvertently install the adware when they opt for default installation settings without reviewing additional components. This adware can also be introduced via misleading advertisements or push notifications from untrustworthy websites, which prompt users to download it under false pretenses. Additionally, BrowserProcess may spread through peer-to-peer sharing platforms or unofficial app stores that host compromised applications. Once installed, it begins to bombard users with intrusive ads and may track their online behavior, posing significant privacy risks. Therefore, users must be cautious and diligent, always selecting custom installation options and avoiding suspicious downloads.

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

Remove BrowserProcess manually for free

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

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

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

Remove BrowserProcess from Applications

Remove BrowserProcess from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall BrowserProcess

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

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

Remove BrowserProcess add-on from your browsers

Removing BrowserProcess 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 BrowserProcess 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 BrowserProcess 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 BrowserProcess 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 BrowserProcess extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish BrowserProcess 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 BrowserProcess


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like BrowserProcess

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