How to remove Germanize.app (Mac)

What is Germanize.app

Germanize.app is a type of adware that targets macOS systems, known for delivering intrusive advertisements and potentially harmful content. This application is categorized under the Pirrit family of adware, which is notorious for generating unwanted pop-ups, banners, and misleading alerts. Once installed, Germanize.app can redirect users to dubious websites, posing risks of data theft and exposure to phishing schemes. It is capable of collecting sensitive browsing-related information, including search queries and geolocation data. Users often experience a significant slowdown in system performance due to the resource drain caused by this adware. To effectively remove Germanize.app and mitigate its impacts, utilizing specialized tools like Combo Cleaner is highly recommended.

How Germanize.app infects Mac computers

Germanize.app typically infects Mac computers through deceptive tactics, primarily bundled with legitimate software during installations. Users often unknowingly consent to its installation by skipping through setup processes without carefully reviewing the options presented, particularly in the “Advanced” or “Custom” settings. Additionally, it can spread via malicious advertising, where users are tricked into clicking on misleading pop-ups or banners that promise desirable content or services. Once installed, the adware generates intrusive advertisements and redirects users to dubious websites, potentially leading to further malware infections or data breaches. To mitigate the risk of infection, users should practice cautious downloading habits, scrutinizing all software installations and avoiding unofficial download sources. Regularly updating security software and performing system scans can also help detect and eliminate such threats before they can cause significant harm.

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

Remove Germanize.app manually for free

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

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

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

Remove Germanize.app from Applications

Remove Germanize.app from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall Germanize.app

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

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

Remove Germanize.app add-on from your browsers

Removing Germanize.app 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 Germanize.app 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 Germanize.app 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 Germanize.app 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 Germanize.app extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish Germanize.app 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 Germanize.app


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


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