How to remove BufferDeveloper (Mac)

What is BufferDeveloper

BufferDeveloper is an adware-type application that targets macOS users, designed to deliver unwanted advertisements and potentially harmful content. Classified as part of the AdLoad malware family, BufferDeveloper operates by displaying intrusive ads across various platforms, including web browsers and desktop interfaces. Typically, it infiltrates systems through deceptive pop-up ads, free software bundle installations, and torrent downloads. Once installed, it can significantly degrade system performance and lead to privacy concerns by tracking users’ online activities. The application may also redirect users to dubious websites, exposing them to scams and malware. Despite its seemingly innocuous appearance, BufferDeveloper poses serious threats to user security and can result in financial losses and identity theft. Effective removal often requires the use of specialized antivirus software to eliminate its presence and ensure a clean system.

How BufferDeveloper infects Mac computers

BufferDeveloper typically infects Macs through a method known as software bundling, where it is packaged alongside legitimate applications during installation. Users often encounter this adware when downloading free software from unverified sources, such as third-party websites or peer-to-peer sharing platforms. During the installation process, users may inadvertently allow BufferDeveloper to install by opting for “Easy” or “Express” settings, which often hide the presence of additional unwanted applications. Once installed, BufferDeveloper begins displaying intrusive ads and may track user behavior by collecting sensitive data, including browsing history and personal information. Additionally, deceptive pop-up ads and misleading promotions on fraudulent websites can lead to its installation, further complicating the user’s ability to avoid such malware. As a result, maintaining vigilance during software installations and downloading only from trusted sources is crucial in preventing BufferDeveloper infections.

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

Remove BufferDeveloper manually for free

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

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

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

Remove BufferDeveloper from Applications

Remove BufferDeveloper from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall BufferDeveloper

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

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

Remove BufferDeveloper add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish BufferDeveloper 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 BufferDeveloper


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


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