How to uninstall DevModule app/extension from Mac

What is DevModule

According to security professionals, DevModule is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that belongs to the Adware family . Adware is considered a potentially security threat because it often installed on MAC OS without the knowledge of the owner. Adware usually just shows unwanted advertisements, but sometimes adware may be used to obtain your privacy data.

Another reason why you need to remove adware software is its online data-tracking activity. Adware can gather your World Wide Web surfing activity by saving URLs visited, IP addresses, web-browser version and type, cookie information, Internet Service Provider (ISP) and webpages visited. Such kind of behavior can lead to serious security problems or personal info theft. This is another reason why the DevModule adware should be deleted ASAP.

Thus, the DevModule does not really have beneficial features. So, we suggest you remove it as soon as possible. This will also prevent the adware from tracking your online activities. A full DevModule removal can be easily carried out using manual or automatic way listed below.

How does DevModule get on your computer

Adware spreads bundled with various free applications. This means that you need to be very careful when installing software downloaded from the Web, even from a large proven hosting. Be sure to read the Terms of Use and the Software license, choose only the Manual, Advanced or Custom installation mode, switch off all undesired web-browser plugins and programs are offered to install.

Threat Summary

Name	DevModule, DevModule 1.0 app
Type	adware software, PUP (potentially unwanted program), pop ups, pop up advertisements, pop up virus
Symptoms	advertising links appear in places they shouldn’t be when you go to a website, you are occasionally rerouted to another website that you do not intend to visit unexpected programs installed without your knowledge undesired toolbars your internet browser settings are being changed without your request slow Internet browsing speeds your MAC is no stable leading to freezes
Removal	DevModule removal guide

How to remove DevModule from Mac device

In the steps below, we will try to cover the Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari and provide general help to get rid of DevModule adware. You may find some minor differences in your Apple Mac install. No matter, you should be okay if you follow the steps outlined below: remove all suspicious and unknown applications, reset internet browsers settings, use free malicious software removal tools. Certain of the steps below will require you to shut down this webpage. So, please read the guidance carefully, after that bookmark it or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove DevModule, perform the steps below:

1. Remove profiles created by DevModule
2. Uninstall DevModule related software through the Finder
3. Remove DevModule related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove DevModule from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. To sum up

Remove profiles created by DevModule

DevModule can make changes to the Mac system such as malicious changes to browser settings, and the addition of malicious system profiles. You need to check the system preferences, find and remove malicious profiles and ensure your settings are as you expect.

Click the System Preferences icon ( ) in the Dock, or choose Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, click Profiles, then select a profile related to DevModule.

Click the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen to remove the profile.
Note: if you do not see Profiles in the System Preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on your Mac device, which is normal.

Uninstall DevModule related software through the Finder

The next step in deleting adware, PUPs and browser hijackers by yourself is to go into the Finder, then Applications. Take a look at the list of apps on your Mac and see if there are any dubious and unknown programs. If you see any, you need to delete it. Of course, before doing so, you can do an Web search to find details on the program. If it is a potentially unwanted program, adware and browser hijacker, you will likely find information that says so.

1. Open the Finder.
2. Click “Applications”.
3. It will open a list of all apps installed on the MAC.
4. Scroll through the all list, and remove questionable and unknown apps. Pay maximum attention to the program you installed last.
5. Drag the questionable program from the Applications folder to the Trash.
6. Empty Trash.

Remove DevModule related files and folders

Now you need to try to find DevModule related files and folders, and then delete them manually. You need to look for these files in certain directories. To quickly open them, we recommend using the “Go to Folder…” command.

Click on the Finder icon. From the menu bar, select Go and click “Go to Folder…”. As a result, a small window opens that allows you to quickly open a specific directory.

Check for DevModule generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchAgents

This will open the contents of the “/Library/LaunchAgents” folder. Look carefully at it and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files: installapp.plist, DevModule.plist, com.machelper.plist, search.plist and macsearch.plist. Most often, browser hijackers, potentially unwanted programs and adware create several files with similar names.

Check for DevModule generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/Application Support

This will open the contents of the “Application Support” folder. Look carefully at its contents, pay special attention to recently added/changed folder. Move all suspicious folders to the Trash.

Check for DevModule generated files in the “~/Library/LaunchAgents” folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
~/Library/LaunchAgents

Proceed in the same way as with the “/Library/LaunchAgents” and “/Library/Application Support” folders. Look for suspicious and recently added files. Move all suspicious files to the Trash.

Check for DevModule generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Carefully browse the entire list of files and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files to be deleted: com.machelper.plist, com.installapp.plist, com.macsearch.plist, com.search.plist and com.DevModule.plist. In most cases, browser hijackers, PUPs and adware create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

Manual DevModule removal requires some computer skills. Some files and system entries that created by the adware can be not completely removed. We suggest that use MalwareBytes Free to scan the Mac computer. Moreover, this program will help you to delete adware, toolbars, browser hijackers and PUPs that your MAC system can be affected too.

Installing the MalwareBytes Anti-Malware is simple. First you will need to download MalwareBytes on your machine from the link below.

After the downloading process is done, close all apps and windows on your computer. Run the saved file. Follow the prompts.

The MalwareBytes Free will automatically start and you can see its main screen as displayed on the image below.

Now press the “Scan” button to detect DevModule adware. Depending on your MAC OS, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. When a threat is detected, the count of the security threats will change accordingly.

When that process is done, MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) will open you the results. When you are ready, click the “Quarantine” button. The MalwareBytes AntiMalware will remove DevModule adware and move the selected items to the Quarantine.

Remove DevModule from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you are still getting DevModule , then you can try to get rid of it by removing harmful add-ons.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Google Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove DevModule by reset Chrome settings.	Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’. Go to ‘Extensions’ tab. To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it. If you are still experiencing problems with DevModule adware software removal, you need to reset Mozilla Firefox browser.
Safari
On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’. Select ‘Extensions’ tab. Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

How to stay safe online

One of the worst things is the fact that you cannot stop all harmful web pages using only built-in Microsoft Windows capabilities. However, there is a program out that you can use to stop undesired browser redirections, advertisements and pop ups in any modern web browsers including Chrome, Safari and Mozilla Firefox. It’s called Adguard and it works very well.

Download AdGuard from the following link.

When the download is complete, run the downloaded file. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick guidance. Click “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial which will help you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you launch your computer, AdGuard will start automatically and stop annoying advertisements, block malicious and misleading webpages.

To sum up

After completing the steps outlined above, your MAC OS should be clean from DevModule adware and other malware. The Firefox, Safari and Chrome will no longer redirect you to various unwanted web pages and online ads. Unfortunately, if the few simple steps does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help here.