How to remove CommonConsole (Mac)

What is CommonConsole

CommonConsole is a type of adware designed to generate revenue for its developers by displaying intrusive advertisements on users’ devices. This software belongs to the AdLoad malware family and is primarily found on macOS systems. Users may experience unwanted pop-up ads, slower system performance, and redirects to dubious websites as a result of its presence. CommonConsole often collects sensitive user data, including browsing histories and personal information, raising significant privacy concerns. Distribution typically occurs through deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software installations, and torrent file downloads. Removing this adware is crucial to restoring device performance and protecting personal information from potential exploitation. Employing a reliable antivirus solution, such as SpyHunter, is highly recommended for effective removal and system security.

How CommonConsole infects Mac computers

CommonConsole typically infects macOS systems through deceptive tactics associated with adware distribution. It often arrives bundled with legitimate software downloaded from untrustworthy sources, such as free software installers or torrent downloads, where users may inadvertently agree to install additional applications. Additionally, users can be exposed to CommonConsole via intrusive advertisements or pop-ups that redirect them to malicious sites designed to promote the adware. Once installed, it can generate unwanted ads and track user data, including browsing habits and personal information, further compromising the user’s privacy. The stealthy nature of its installation often leaves users unaware of its presence until they start experiencing performance issues or unwanted advertisements. To mitigate the risks of infection, users should exercise caution when downloading software and be vigilant about the permissions granted during the installation process.

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

Remove CommonConsole manually for free

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

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

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

Remove CommonConsole from Applications

Remove CommonConsole from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall CommonConsole

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

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

Remove CommonConsole add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish CommonConsole 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 CommonConsole


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


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