How to remove ConsoleActivity (Mac)

What is ConsoleActivity

ConsoleActivity is a browser extension categorized as adware, which claims to enhance the online browsing experience by providing quick access to various online content. Despite its seemingly beneficial features, security experts have flagged it as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) due to its intrusive behavior. This adware typically infiltrates Mac systems through software bundling, often bundled with free applications that unsuspecting users install. Once it gains access, ConsoleActivity alters browser settings, resulting in unwanted advertisements and pop-ups that can disrupt normal web activities. Additionally, it tracks user browsing habits, collecting sensitive information that poses a risk to online privacy. Users encountering ConsoleActivity are advised to remove it promptly to safeguard their systems and personal data.

How ConsoleActivity infects Mac computers

ConsoleActivity primarily infects Mac computers through software bundling, a method where the adware is packaged with legitimate freeware or shareware applications. Users often unknowingly install ConsoleActivity when they opt for quick installations or fail to read the fine print during the setup process, inadvertently granting permission for the adware to take root. Additionally, malicious online advertisements play a significant role in its distribution; users may encounter deceptive pop-ups posing as software updates for popular applications like Adobe or Google Chrome. These ads exploit user trust, convincing them to download what appears to be a critical update but is, in fact, the ConsoleActivity adware. Once installed, ConsoleActivity can manipulate browser settings, leading to intrusive advertisements and potential privacy risks as it monitors online behavior. The combination of stealthy installation techniques and manipulative advertising makes ConsoleActivity a persistent threat to Mac users.

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

Remove ConsoleActivity manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ConsoleActivity from Applications

Remove ConsoleActivity from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ConsoleActivity

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

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

Remove ConsoleActivity add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ConsoleActivity 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 ConsoleActivity


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


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