How to remove GeneralProgress (Mac)

What is GeneralProgress

GeneralProgress is a type of adware targeting macOS systems, designed to generate revenue through intrusive advertising. This application belongs to the AdLoad malware family, known for delivering unwanted ads and potentially compromising user privacy. Once installed, GeneralProgress can cause browsers to display excessive pop-up ads and redirect users to dubious websites. Despite its seemingly harmless appearance, the software tracks browsing habits and collects sensitive data, including search histories and personally identifiable information. Such data can be sold to third parties, posing significant privacy risks. GeneralProgress often infiltrates systems via deceptive pop-up ads or bundled software installers, especially from untrusted sources. Users may experience system slowdowns and persistent advertising even after closing browser windows. Removal can be challenging due to leftover files and hidden components that continue to operate silently. Employing reputable antivirus tools like Combo Cleaner is recommended for effective detection and removal. Vigilance during software installation and browsing habits is crucial to preventing infection by GeneralProgress and similar adware.

How GeneralProgress infects Mac computers

GeneralProgress adware typically infects macOS devices through deceptive distribution methods, primarily leveraging software bundling. Users often unknowingly install this adware when they download free applications from unverified sources or peer-to-peer sharing networks, where the adware is bundled with legitimate programs. During the installation process, users may overlook crucial details, such as additional installation steps or terms of service, especially when opting for “Easy” or “Express” installation settings. Additionally, intrusive advertisements and pop-ups can lead users to malicious websites that trigger automatic downloads of the adware without their consent. Once installed, GeneralProgress can track user activity, display unwanted ads, and redirect browsers to dubious sites, significantly compromising user privacy and system performance. To prevent such infections, users should exercise caution during downloads, utilize custom installation options, and maintain updated security software.

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

Remove GeneralProgress manually for free

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

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

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

Remove GeneralProgress from Applications

Remove GeneralProgress from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall GeneralProgress

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

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

Remove GeneralProgress add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish GeneralProgress 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 GeneralProgress


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like GeneralProgress

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