How to remove ExplorerProgress (Mac)

What is ExplorerProgress

ExplorerProgress is an adware application designed to generate intrusive advertisements on macOS systems. Part of the AdLoad malware family, it primarily targets users with pop-ups, overlays, and various graphical content that can disrupt the browsing experience. This adware operates by leveraging deceptive marketing techniques, often bundled with legitimate software downloads from unreliable sources. Users may encounter unwanted ads that can lead to redirects to dubious websites, potentially exposing them to scams or malicious content. Additionally, ExplorerProgress may collect sensitive data, including browsing habits and personal information, raising significant privacy concerns. Removing this adware is crucial to restoring system integrity and ensuring a safe browsing environment.

How ExplorerProgress infects Mac computers

ExplorerProgress typically infects Macs through deceptive practices such as software bundling and intrusive advertisements. When users download free software from untrustworthy sources, they may unknowingly install ExplorerProgress alongside the desired application, as it is often bundled within the installer. Additionally, clicking on misleading pop-up ads or engaging with rogue websites can trigger automatic downloads of the adware without the user’s consent. Once installed, ExplorerProgress can compromise the browsing experience by displaying intrusive advertisements and tracking user data, potentially leading to privacy issues. Users are encouraged to exercise caution during downloads and installations, opting for “Custom” settings to avoid inadvertently accepting bundled software. Regular scans using reputable antivirus software can help detect and remove any malicious components associated with ExplorerProgress.

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

Remove ExplorerProgress manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ExplorerProgress from Applications

Remove ExplorerProgress from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ExplorerProgress

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

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

Remove ExplorerProgress add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ExplorerProgress 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 ExplorerProgress


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


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