How to remove CommonParameter (Mac)

What is CommonParameter

CommonParameter is an adware program that primarily targets Mac users, infiltrating systems through deceptive software bundles and misleading advertisements. Once installed, it hijacks web browsers, modifying settings to redirect users to unwanted websites and displaying intrusive ads. This adware can significantly degrade the performance of your device and compromise your privacy by tracking browsing habits and collecting sensitive information. Users often encounter CommonParameter after downloading freeware or cracked software from untrustworthy sources. To remove it, one must diligently search for and delete associated files and applications, and reset browser settings to their default state. Employing reputable anti-malware tools can also facilitate the detection and elimination of this adware, ensuring your system remains secure. Regularly updating software and avoiding dubious downloads are key preventative measures against such threats.

How CommonParameter infects Mac computers

CommonParameter is a type of adware that typically infiltrates Mac systems through deceptive software bundles and misleading advertisements. Users often unintentionally download this adware when they install free applications from untrustworthy sources, which come bundled with hidden programs. Once installed, CommonParameter can modify browser settings, inject intrusive advertisements, and track user activity to collect sensitive information. It disguises itself as a legitimate application, making it challenging for users to detect and remove manually. To avoid such infections, it’s crucial to download software only from reputable sources, carefully read installation prompts, and utilize robust antivirus software to detect and block potential threats.

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

Remove CommonParameter manually for free

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

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

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

Remove CommonParameter from Applications

Remove CommonParameter from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall CommonParameter

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

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

Remove CommonParameter add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish CommonParameter 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 CommonParameter


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like CommonParameter

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