How to remove Finder.cox.net (Mac)

What is Finder.cox.net

Finder.cox.net is a type of browser hijacker that targets Mac computers. It is designed to take over the user’s web browser and modify its settings without their consent. The browser hijacker primarily affects popular web browsers such as Safari, Chrome, and Firefox. Once installed, Finder.cox.net changes the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page of the infected browser to cox.net or another affiliated website. It may also display unwanted pop-up ads and redirect the user to other websites. The main purpose of Finder.cox.net and other browser hijackers is to generate revenue for their creators by displaying ads and redirecting users to affiliate websites. The creators of Finder.cox.net may also collect information about the user’s browsing habits and personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or sold to third-party advertisers. Browser hijackers like Finder.cox.net can be very annoying and frustrating for users, as they can slow down the computer, cause pop-up ads to appear, and interfere with the user’s normal web browsing activities. Perform following instructions to remove Finder.cox.net and get rid of search redirects on Mac.

How Finder.cox.net infected your computer

To avoid infection with Finder.cox.net and other browser hijackers, it is important to be cautious when downloading and installing software, particularly from unknown or untrusted sources. Users should always read the terms and conditions before downloading and installing any software, as browser hijackers may be bundled with other software and installed on the user’s computer without their knowledge or consent. Additionally, users should keep their operating system and web browsers up to date with the latest security patches and updates, and use reputable antivirus software to detect and remove any potential threats. If a user’s web browser has already been infected with Finder.cox.net, they can try resetting the browser settings to their default values or using a reputable anti-malware tool to remove the browser hijacker.

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

Remove Finder.cox.net manually for free

Note: Finder.cox.net sets up to start on Mac OS 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 “Finder.cox.net” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: Finder.cox.net 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 Finder.cox.net in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

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

Remove Finder.cox.net from Applications

Remove Finder.cox.net from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall Finder.cox.net

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

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

Remove Finder.cox.net add-on from your browsers

Removing Finder.cox.net 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 Finder.cox.net 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 Finder.cox.net 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 Finder.cox.net 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 Finder.cox.net extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish Finder.cox.net 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 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 Finder.cox.net


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like Finder.cox.net

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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