How to remove DeviceControl (Mac)

What is DeviceControl

DeviceControl is a type of adware that primarily targets Mac users, typically infiltrating systems through deceptive software bundles or misleading advertisements. Once installed, this adware can alter your browser settings, leading to an influx of unwanted ads, pop-ups, and redirects to potentially harmful websites. The primary goal of DeviceControl is to generate revenue for its creators through pay-per-click schemes and other advertising tactics, often compromising user privacy and system performance in the process. Users may notice slower system speeds and unexpected behaviors in their web browsers. Additionally, DeviceControl can track your online activities, collecting data such as search queries, browsing history, and even personal information. To protect your device and privacy, it is crucial to remove this adware promptly using reputable anti-malware tools and by following detailed removal guides.

How DeviceControl infects Mac computers

DeviceControl is an adware program that primarily targets Mac systems, often infiltrating through deceptive software bundles and misleading advertisements. Users frequently encounter DeviceControl after downloading free software from untrusted sources, unknowingly allowing the adware to hitch a ride during the installation process. Once installed, DeviceControl modifies browser settings to inject intrusive ads, pop-ups, and redirects, compromising the browsing experience and potentially leading users to malicious websites. It also collects browsing data, which can be sold to third parties or used to tailor more targeted advertisements. Vigilance in downloading software, coupled with robust security measures, is essential for preventing DeviceControl and similar adware infections.

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

Remove DeviceControl manually for free

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

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

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

Remove DeviceControl from Applications

Remove DeviceControl from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall DeviceControl

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

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

Remove DeviceControl add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish DeviceControl 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 DeviceControl


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like DeviceControl

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