How to uninstall UpgradeCommand app/extension from Mac

What is UpgradeCommand

According to security specialists, UpgradeCommand is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that falls under the category of Adware . Adware is something which created in order to display third-party ads to the user without asking his permission. Adware takes control of web-browsers and redirects them to unwanted webpages and online ads every time you browse the Web. Adware software can end up on your MAC OS in various methods. Most often is when you install free programs and forget to uncheck the box for the third-party software installation.

Another reason why you need to delete the UpgradeCommand adware is its online data-tracking activity. Adware software be able to gather a wide variety of personal information about you to get profit. Adware software can analyze your surfing, and gain access to your privacy info and, later, can transfer it third party companies. Thus, there are more than enough reasons to get rid of adware software from your Apple Mac.

If the Safari, Google Chrome and Firefox have been infected with the adware software, you must have complete any of the steps below. Once you have removed UpgradeCommand from your machine by following our suggestions below, make sure not to commit the same mistakes again in the future.

How does UpgradeCommand get on your MAC

Adware software may be spread with the help of trojan horses and other forms of malicious software, but in many cases, adware come bundled with some free applications. Many makers of free software include additional applications in their installer. Sometimes it is possible to avoid the setup of any adware: carefully read the Terms of Use and the Software license, select only Manual, Custom or Advanced setup option, reject all checkboxes before clicking Install or Next button while installing new free software.

Threat Summary

Name	UpgradeCommand, UpgradeCommand 1.0 app
Type	adware, PUP (potentially unwanted program), pop-up ads, popup virus, pop-ups
Symptoms	internet browser pop-ups appear and recommend fake security software you keep getting redirected to dubious web-sites your MAC system starts automatically installing unwanted apps intrusive toolbars your browser homepage or search engine keeps changing or is not set to Google anymor slow Internet or slow browsing your MAC OS starts performing very slowly
Removal	UpgradeCommand removal guide

How to remove UpgradeCommand from Mac computer

Fortunately, we have an effective way which will help you manually or/and automatically delete UpgradeCommand from your Mac and bring your web browser settings, including search provider, newtab page and homepage, back to normal. Below you will find a removal steps with all the steps you may need to successfully remove adware and its traces. Some of the steps below will require you to shut down this web site. So, please read the few simple steps carefully, after that bookmark it or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove UpgradeCommand, perform the steps below:

1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
2. Check the list of installed software
3. Remove UpgradeCommand related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove UpgradeCommand from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. To sum up

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

UpgradeCommand 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 Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, select Profiles. if there is no Profiles in the list of preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on the Mac computer. If there is Profiles in the list, then click on it, then select a profile associated with UpgradeCommand.

To delete a malicious profile, click on the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen.

Check the list of installed software

Some adware, browser hijackers and PUPs can be deleted by uninstalling the free programs they came with. If this way does not succeed, then looking them up in the list of installed software in the Finder. Use the “Move to Trash” command in order to get rid of them.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

Very carefully look around the entire list of programs installed on your machine. Most likely, one of them is the UpgradeCommand . Once you’ve found a questionable, unwanted or unused program, right click to it and select “Move to Trash”. Another solution is drag the program from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Don’t forget, choose Finder -> “Empty Trash”.

Remove UpgradeCommand related files and folders

Now you need to try to find UpgradeCommand 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 UpgradeCommand 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: UpgradeCommand.plist, search.plist, installapp.plist, macsearch.plist and com.machelper.plist. Most often, potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers and adware software create several files with similar names.

Check for UpgradeCommand 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 UpgradeCommand 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 UpgradeCommand 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.search.plist, com.macsearch.plist, com.UpgradeCommand.plist, com.machelper.plist and com.installapp.plist. In most cases, adware, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We recommend using MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM). You can download and install MalwareBytes AntiMalware to search for and remove UpgradeCommand related apps from your Mac device. When installed and updated, the malicious software remover automatically detects and removes all security threats present on the Apple Mac.

1. Download MalwareBytes from the following link.
   
   

   Malwarebytes Anti-malware (Mac)
   20851 downloads
   Author: Malwarebytes
   Category: Security tools
   Update: September 10, 2020
   
2. After the downloading process is finished, please close all programs and open windows on your machine. Run the downloaded file. Follow the prompts.
3. The MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) will start and open the main window.
4. Further, press the “Scan” button for checking your MAC OS for the UpgradeCommand . A scan may take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the count of files on your machine and the speed of your Apple Mac. While the MalwareBytes Free tool is scanning, you can see count of objects it has identified as being infected by malicious software.
5. As the scanning ends, MalwareBytes will show a scan report.
6. Review the report and then click the “Remove Selected Items” button.
7. Close the Anti Malware and continue with the next step.

Remove UpgradeCommand from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you’re still seeing UpgradeCommand that won’t go away, you might have malicious extensions installed on your internet browser. Check your web-browser for unwanted extensions using the steps below.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right hand corner, click on ‘three vertical dots’, and this will open up the main menu on Google Chrome. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove UpgradeCommand adware software by reset Google 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 issues with UpgradeCommand adware removal, you need to reset 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

We suggest to install an ad-blocking application. The ad blocking utility such as AdGuard is a program that basically removes advertising from the Web and blocks access to malicious websites. Moreover, security experts says that using ad-blocker programs is necessary to stay safe when surfing the Internet.

Download AdGuard from the link below.

When the download is finished, 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 instructions. Click “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick guide that will help you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you start your MAC system, AdGuard will start automatically and stop intrusive advertisements, block harmful and misleading websites.

To sum up

Once you’ve complete the step-by-step guide outlined above, your MAC should be clean from this adware software and other malicious software. The Chrome, Firefox and Safari will no longer show any unwanted ads when you browse the World Wide Web. 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.

Please create a new question by using the “Ask Question” button in the Questions and Answers. Try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the UpgradeCommand adware.