How to uninstall ConsoleProgram app/extension from Mac

What is ConsoleProgram

ConsoleProgram is supposed to be a program that will improve the browsing experience, but according to security experts, this program is adware. Adware is a form of software that can cause all kind of problems within internet browsers. It can cause unwanted redirects, unclosable windows or inline text links with ads you do not want. These ads are used to promote sales or web-traffic to harmful web sites or publisher in order to generate revenue. So, if you experience unwanted ads and pop ups in your web browser, it is advised to check the computer for adware or potentially unwanted programs.

Even worse, the ConsoleProgram adware is able to gather and transmit user data without your knowledge. It is able to track information about web pages visited, web-browser and system information, and your Apple Mac IP address.

Below we are discussing the ways which are very effective in deleting adware. The guide will also allow you to delete ConsoleProgram from your Apple Mac for free.

How does ConsoleProgram get on your MAC system

The most common way to get adware is a freeware installer. Most often, a user have a chance to disable all additional programs, but some installation packages are designed to confuse the average users, in order to trick them into installing PUPs and adware. Anyway, easier to prevent adware software rather than clean up your machine after one. So, keep your internet browser updated (turn on automatic updates), use good antivirus applications, double check freeware before you launch it (do a google search, scan a downloaded file with VirusTotal), avoid suspicious and unknown web pages.

Threat Summary

Name	ConsoleProgram, ConsoleProgram 1.0 app
Type	adware software, potentially unwanted program (PUP), pop-ups, pop-up virus, popup ads
Symptoms	advertising links appear in places they shouldn’t be when you go to a web-site, you are constantly rerouted to another web page that you do not intend to visit your MAC starts automatically installing unwanted apps an unwanted plugin appears in your web browser your internet browser search engine has changed without your permission slow Internet browsing speeds your web-browser crashes
Removal	ConsoleProgram removal guide

How to remove ConsoleProgram

There present several free adware removal utilities. Also it is possible to remove ConsoleProgram adware manually. But we advise to combine all these solutions below into the one removal algorithm. Follow the steps of the guide. Some of the steps will require you to restart your MAC or close this website. So, read this guide carefully, then bookmark this page or open it on your smartphone for later reference.

To remove ConsoleProgram, execute the following steps:

1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
2. Remove ConsoleProgram associated software by using the Finder
3. Remove ConsoleProgram related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove ConsoleProgram from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. To sum up

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

ConsoleProgram 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 device. If there is Profiles in the list, then click on it, then select a profile associated with ConsoleProgram.

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

Remove ConsoleProgram associated software by using the Finder

Check the list of installed software and delete all unknown or dubious programs. This is an important step, it so often happens that adware, PUPs and browser hijackers are built into free software, so by removing these applications you can get rid of undesired advertisements and web browser redirects.

Open Finder and click “Applications” as displayed in the figure below.

You will see a list of applications installed on your MAC system. We recommend to pay maximum attention to the program you installed last. Most probably, it is the ConsoleProgram adware software. If you’re in doubt, you can always check the program by doing a search for her name in Google, Yahoo or Bing.

When the application which you need to remove is found, simply right click on its name, and select “Move to Trash”.

Don’t forget, select Finder, then “Empty Trash”.

Remove ConsoleProgram related files and folders

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

Check for ConsoleProgram 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 ConsoleProgram 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 ConsoleProgram 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.macsearch.plist, com.machelper.plist, com.installapp.plist, com.search.plist and com.ConsoleProgram.plist. In most cases, browser hijackers, PUPs and adware create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We suggest using MalwareBytes Anti-Malware to scan the Mac for potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers and adware software. This free utility is an advanced malware removal program created by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular anti-malware technology. It’s able to help you remove ransomware and other security threats from your Mac computer for free.

Please go to the following link to download MalwareBytes Free.

When the downloading process is done, close all windows on your MAC. Further, launch the saved file. Follow the prompts.

The MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) will automatically start and you can see its main window like the one below.

Next, click the “Scan Now” button for checking your Apple Mac for the ConsoleProgram adware software. This procedure can take quite a while, so please be patient.

Once the scan is finished, it will display the Scan Results. You may delete items (move to Quarantine) by simply click the “Quarantine” button.

The MalwareBytes Free will begin to delete ConsoleProgram adware software.

Remove ConsoleProgram from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you are still getting unwanted ads, then you can try to get rid of it by removing malicious extensions.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
Click on ‘three dots menu’ button at the top right corner of the Chrome window. In the menu go to ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to get rid of ConsoleProgram adware 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 issues with ConsoleProgram 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

To put it simply, you need to use an ad blocker utility (AdGuard, for example). It will block and protect you from harmful web-pages, unwanted ads and pop-ups. To be able to do that, the ad blocking application uses a list of filters. Each filter is a rule that describes a malicious web site, an advertising content, a banner and others. The ad-blocking program automatically uses these filters, depending on the webpages you’re visiting.

Download AdGuard by clicking on the link below.

After downloading is finished, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen. Follow the prompts.

Each time, when you start your machine, AdGuard will run automatically and stop unwanted popup ads, block malicious and misleading websites.

To sum up

Once you’ve complete the step-by-step tutorial above, your MAC OS should be clean from this adware software and other malicious software. The Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari will no longer display anu unwanted ads when you surf the Internet. Unfortunately, if the tutorial does not help you, then you have caught a new adware software, and then the best way – ask for help.

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