How to remove DevFrame (Mac)

What is DevFrame

DevFrame is an adware application designed to generate revenue for its developers through the display of intrusive advertisements. This software, part of the AdLoad malware family, can significantly disrupt a user’s browsing experience by presenting pop-ups, banners, and overlays on various websites. While it may appear legitimate, its primary purpose is to promote dubious online content and potentially harmful software. Users may experience slower system performance, unwanted redirects, and even privacy issues related to data tracking. Adware like DevFrame often spreads through deceptive methods such as bundled software installations and misleading pop-up ads. Recognizing the signs of infection and taking proactive measures to remove it is crucial for maintaining device security and user privacy.

How DevFrame infects Mac computers

DevFrame adware typically infects Macs through a technique known as bundling, where it is packaged alongside legitimate software in a single installation setup. Users often download these bundled installers from dubious sources, such as free software websites, torrent sites, or peer-to-peer networks, without realizing they are also agreeing to install unwanted applications. During the installation process, if users opt for “Easy” or “Express” settings, they may inadvertently allow DevFrame and other bundled adware to install without their consent. Additionally, DevFrame can be disseminated through deceptive pop-up ads and rogue advertisement networks that redirect users to malicious sites. Once installed, it can generate intrusive ads, track user data, and lead to further privacy and security risks. To mitigate the risk of infection, users should remain vigilant during software installations and prioritize downloading applications from official and verified sources.

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

Remove DevFrame manually for free

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

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

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

Remove DevFrame from Applications

Remove DevFrame from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall DevFrame

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

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

Remove DevFrame add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish DevFrame 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 DevFrame


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like DevFrame

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time, there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available — Malwarebytes for Mac.

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