How to remove TimeSet.app (Mac)

What is TimeSet.app

TimeSet.app is a type of adware that targets macOS systems, designed primarily to generate unwanted advertisements. This application belongs to the Pirrit family of malware and is flagged as malicious by various security vendors. Users may experience intrusive pop-up ads, banners, and coupons that often feature deceptive offers or alarming messages. Clicking on these ads can lead to redirections to untrustworthy websites, raising the risk of encountering scams or downloading additional unwanted software. Beyond the annoyance of advertisements, TimeSet.app can also slow down system performance and compromise user privacy by tracking browsing activity and collecting sensitive data. Removing this adware promptly is essential to maintain a secure and efficient computing environment.

How TimeSet.app infects Mac computers

TimeSet.app typically infects Mac systems through deceptive tactics, primarily bundled with free software or applications downloaded from untrustworthy sources. Users often inadvertently install this adware by rushing through installation processes, neglecting to select “Advanced” or “Custom” options that allow them to opt-out of additional unwanted software. Additionally, clicking on misleading pop-up ads or notifications from dubious websites can lead to the download of TimeSet.app. Once installed, this adware generates unwanted advertisements, tracks user behavior, and may redirect users to potentially harmful websites, posing significant risks to both privacy and system performance. To avoid such infections, users should exercise caution when downloading software, ensuring they only obtain applications from reputable sources and thoroughly reviewing installation options. Regularly updating security software and maintaining vigilance against suspicious content can further help protect against adware like TimeSet.app.

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

Remove TimeSet.app manually for free

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

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

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

Remove TimeSet.app from Applications

Remove TimeSet.app from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall TimeSet.app

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

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

Remove TimeSet.app add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish TimeSet.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 TimeSet.app


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like TimeSet.app

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