How to remove MajorBuffer (Mac)

What is MajorBuffer

MajorBuffer is a type of adware targeting macOS systems, categorized within the AdLoad malware family. Designed to generate revenue for its developers, this software displays intrusive advertisements on users’ browsers and other interfaces. While it may appear harmless at first glance, MajorBuffer poses significant risks, including potential privacy violations and system performance degradation. Users often encounter unwanted pop-ups, redirects to dubious websites, and a general decline in browsing experience after its installation. The adware commonly infiltrates systems through deceptive software bundling and downloading from untrustworthy sources. Removal of MajorBuffer is crucial to safeguard personal information and maintain optimal device functionality. Employing reputable antivirus tools, such as Combo Cleaner, is highly recommended for effective eradication of this threat.

How MajorBuffer infects Mac computers

MajorBuffer adware typically infects Mac systems through a technique known as bundling, where it is packaged alongside legitimate software during installation. Users often unknowingly install MajorBuffer by selecting “Quick” or “Standard” installation options, which bypass critical steps that would allow them to opt-out of unwanted applications. Additionally, it can be distributed via deceptive pop-up ads, misleading download pages, and torrent sites, making it easy for unsuspecting users to inadvertently click through to its installation. Once installed, MajorBuffer can display intrusive ads, redirect users to dubious websites, and collect sensitive data, posing significant privacy risks. The adware thrives on user negligence, exploiting their trust in seemingly harmless software. To avoid infection, users should always opt for custom installation settings and carefully review all components being installed.

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

Remove MajorBuffer manually for free

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

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

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

Remove MajorBuffer from Applications

Remove MajorBuffer from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall MajorBuffer

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

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

Remove MajorBuffer add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish MajorBuffer 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 MajorBuffer


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


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