How to remove FeedNames (Mac)

What is FeedNames

FeedNames is a type of adware that primarily targets macOS systems, classified under the AdLoad malware family. Designed to generate revenue for its developers, this advertising-supported software displays intrusive ads including pop-ups, banners, and overlays while users browse the internet. Often bundled with legitimate software or distributed through deceptive advertisements, it can lead to unwanted redirections and potential privacy issues. Users may experience slower system performance and find themselves inundated with unwanted advertisements. Additionally, FeedNames may track user data, collecting information such as browsing habits and personal details, which poses significant security risks. Removal of this adware is crucial to restoring user privacy and maintaining system integrity. To eliminate FeedNames effectively, using dedicated antivirus software is highly recommended.

How FeedNames infects Mac computers

FeedNames adware typically infects Mac systems through deceptive distribution methods, primarily bundled with legitimate software downloaded from unreliable sources. When users opt for quick or default installation settings, they may inadvertently allow the installation of unwanted applications like FeedNames alongside the intended software. Additionally, intrusive pop-up ads and malicious websites often promote the adware, enticing users to click on links that initiate the download without their consent. Once installed, FeedNames can embed itself in various system directories, granting it the ability to display intrusive ads and track user behavior. Users may remain unaware of the infection until they begin experiencing a decline in system performance or an increase in unwanted advertisements. To avoid such infections, it’s crucial to download software only from official sources and to carefully review installation options.

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

Remove FeedNames manually for free

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

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

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

Remove FeedNames from Applications

Remove FeedNames from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall FeedNames

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

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

Remove FeedNames add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish FeedNames 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 FeedNames


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like FeedNames

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