How to remove DisplayProgress (Mac)

What is DisplayProgress

DisplayProgress is a type of adware that infiltrates macOS systems, primarily designed to generate revenue for its developers through intrusive advertising. This rogue application is classified within the AdLoad malware family and is known for displaying unwanted pop-up ads, banners, and overlays while users browse the internet. Often, it promotes dubious products and services that may lead to potential scams or malware installations. Beyond annoying advertisements, DisplayProgress poses significant risks to user privacy, as it can track browsing habits and collect sensitive information. Distribution methods commonly include deceptive pop-ups, bundled software downloads, and torrents. To safeguard against such threats, users are advised to exercise caution when installing software and to use reputable antivirus tools to detect and remove adware effectively.

How DisplayProgress infects Mac computers

DisplayProgress adware typically infects Macs through deceptive advertising and bundled software installations. Users may encounter it when downloading free applications from unofficial or suspicious websites, where it is often bundled with legitimate software. Intrusive pop-up ads and misleading links can also redirect users to sites that attempt to install the adware without explicit consent. Once installed, DisplayProgress begins displaying unwanted advertisements, tracking user data, and potentially redirecting browsers to dubious websites. The adware’s presence can significantly degrade system performance and compromise user privacy, making it essential for users to remain vigilant when downloading software and browsing the internet. Regular scans with reputable antivirus tools can help detect and remove such threats before they cause further harm.

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

Remove DisplayProgress manually for free

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

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

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

Remove DisplayProgress from Applications

Remove DisplayProgress from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall DisplayProgress

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

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

Remove DisplayProgress add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish DisplayProgress 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 DisplayProgress


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like DisplayProgress

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