How to remove BufferView (Mac)

What is BufferView

BufferView is an adware application that primarily targets macOS systems, presenting users with unwanted advertisements and pop-ups. This type of software is designed to generate various forms of advertisements, including banners and coupons, often leading users to potentially harmful websites. Security vendors have flagged BufferView as malicious due to its deceptive practices, which may include misleading offers and fake warnings. In addition to cluttering the browsing experience, it can also track user behavior, raising significant privacy concerns. Users who interact with these ads risk exposing sensitive information or inadvertently downloading additional malware. Immediate removal of BufferView is recommended to safeguard system performance and protect personal data.

How BufferView infects Mac computers

BufferView typically infects Mac systems through deceptive distribution methods, most commonly bundled with free software. Users often unknowingly install this adware when they rush through the installation process without carefully reviewing the options presented, particularly in the “Advanced” or “Custom” settings. Additionally, BufferView can be delivered via torrent downloads, unofficial app stores, and misleading pop-up ads that entice users to click on seemingly legitimate offers. Once installed, BufferView begins displaying intrusive advertisements, tracking user behavior, and redirecting browsers to dubious websites, exacerbating privacy concerns. The adware’s presence can lead to performance degradation, as it consumes system resources while executing its malicious activities. Therefore, maintaining vigilance during software installations and opting for trusted sources is crucial in preventing BufferView and similar adware infections.

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

Remove BufferView manually for free

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

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

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

Remove BufferView from Applications

Remove BufferView from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall BufferView

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

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

Remove BufferView add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish BufferView 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 BufferView


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like BufferView

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