How to remove AgentFrame (Mac)

What is AgentFrame

AgentFrame is an adware application that primarily targets macOS systems, designed to display intrusive advertisements and potentially misleading content. Users often encounter various types of ads, including pop-ups, banners, and in-text advertisements, which can lead to exposure to harmful websites. This adware not only disrupts the user experience but also raises significant privacy concerns as it may collect sensitive data such as browsing habits and personal information. Security vendors have flagged AgentFrame as malicious, highlighting its potential to degrade system performance and complicate removal efforts. Distribution of AgentFrame typically occurs through deceptive pop-up ads and bundled software installations, making it essential for users to be vigilant during the installation of new applications. Given its ability to jeopardize both security and privacy, immediate removal is advisable for anyone who suspects their system has been infected.

How AgentFrame infects Mac computers

AgentFrame primarily infects Mac systems through deceptive methods that often catch users off guard. Its most common distribution technique involves bundling with free software, where users inadvertently install the adware by quickly agreeing to the default installation settings without reviewing the options. This often occurs when users download applications from unofficial websites or peer-to-peer sharing networks, which are notorious for containing bundled malware. Additionally, AgentFrame can spread through misleading pop-ups and advertisements that entice users to click on malicious links or download harmful files. Once installed, it begins displaying intrusive ads and may collect sensitive user data, further compromising the user’s security and privacy. To avoid infection, users should always opt for custom installation settings and download software from reputable sources.

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

Remove AgentFrame manually for free

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

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

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

Remove AgentFrame from Applications

Remove AgentFrame from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall AgentFrame

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

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

Remove AgentFrame add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish AgentFrame 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 AgentFrame


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like AgentFrame

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time, there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available — Malwarebytes for Mac.

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