How to remove DragonDrop (Mac)

What is DragonDrop

DragonDrop is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that manifests as a questionable browser extension targeting applications like Google Chrome and Safari. This adware infiltrates systems primarily through deceptive software bundles, often hidden within legitimate downloads from unreliable sources. Once installed, it alters browser settings, hijacking the homepage and default search engine to generate revenue through intrusive advertisements. Users may experience an influx of pop-up ads and redirects, many of which lead to malicious sites. In addition to disrupting browsing activities, DragonDrop can deliver alarming messages indicating it may harm the computer, signaling its status as a serious threat. Removing this adware requires both manual and automated methods to ensure complete eradication from the system. Regularly scanning for such threats can help maintain the integrity of the user’s computer and browsing experience.

How DragonDrop infects Mac computers

DragonDrop is a type of adware that primarily infects Mac systems through deceptive distribution methods, often bundled with legitimate software. Users typically encounter this unwanted program when they download freeware or shareware from untrustworthy sources, where DragonDrop is hidden within the installation package. During the installation process, the adware may install itself silently without requiring explicit user consent, making it difficult for users to detect its presence. Additionally, DragonDrop can infiltrate systems through fake software update prompts, which lure users into downloading malicious content disguised as necessary updates. Once installed, it alters browser settings, including the homepage and default search engine, leading to intrusive ads and potential redirection to harmful websites. This combination of stealthy installation techniques and aggressive behavior makes DragonDrop a significant threat to Mac users.

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

Remove DragonDrop manually for free

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

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

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

Remove DragonDrop from Applications

Remove DragonDrop from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall DragonDrop

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

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

Remove DragonDrop add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish DragonDrop 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 DragonDrop


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


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