How to remove ConnectionTiming (Mac)

What is ConnectionTiming

ConnectionTiming is an adware program that primarily targets Mac users, infiltrating systems through deceptive software bundles and misleading advertisements. Once installed, it generates intrusive ads, pop-ups, and redirects that disrupt the user experience and may lead to malicious websites. This adware often collects browsing data, such as search queries and visited websites, raising privacy concerns. Additionally, ConnectionTiming can slow down system performance and make the browsing experience frustrating. It is crucial to remove this adware promptly to restore system functionality and protect your personal information. Removal typically involves using reputable anti-malware tools and manually deleting associated files and profiles. For comprehensive guidance on eliminating ConnectionTiming, follow detailed step-by-step removal guides available from trusted cybersecurity sources.

How ConnectionTiming infects Mac computers

ConnectionTiming is an adware application that typically infiltrates Macs through deceptive software bundles, misleading advertisements, or fake software updates. Users might unwittingly download and install it when they opt for the “Express” or “Recommended” installation settings, which often conceal the presence of additional, unwanted programs. Once installed, ConnectionTiming starts to inject intrusive ads, modify browser settings, and can even track browsing activities to gather data for targeted advertising. Furthermore, it may degrade system performance and compromise user privacy by collecting sensitive information without consent. To avoid such infections, it’s crucial to download software only from trusted sources, carefully read installation prompts, and use reputable anti-malware tools to regularly scan your system.

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

Remove ConnectionTiming manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ConnectionTiming from Applications

Remove ConnectionTiming from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ConnectionTiming

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

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

Remove ConnectionTiming add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ConnectionTiming 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 ConnectionTiming


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


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