How to remove NativePostage (Mac)

What is NativePostage

NativePostage is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that targets users by hijacking their web browser settings and injecting intrusive advertisements. This malicious software typically installs itself through deceptive online marketing techniques, such as bundled software downloads or misleading advertisements. Once installed, it alters the default homepage and search engine to redirect users through NativePostage Search, often leading to Yahoo search results. Such behavior is primarily motivated by generating advertising revenue at the expense of the user’s browsing experience. In addition to unwanted ads, NativePostage may also open new tabs to promote dubious software updates and tech support scams. Users may find their browsing experience significantly hindered, with frequent redirects and persistent pop-up ads. Effective removal of NativePostage often requires a thorough cleaning of browser settings and the use of specialized malware removal tools.

How NativePostage infects Mac computers

NativePostage typically infects Mac systems through deceptive software bundling practices and malicious advertisements. Users often unknowingly install this potentially unwanted program (PUP) when they download free software from unofficial or suspicious websites, where NativePostage is bundled with the primary application. Additionally, it can be spread via intrusive ads that encourage users to click on links or download purportedly useful applications. Once installed, NativePostage modifies browser settings, hijacking the homepage and search engine to redirect users through its own search portal, generating revenue through ads and affiliate links. Its insidious nature often leaves users perplexed, as the installation process is often masked within the legitimate software installation flows. To avoid such infections, users should exercise caution when downloading software, opting for official sources and scrutinizing installation prompts for any bundled applications.

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

Remove NativePostage manually for free

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

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

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

Remove NativePostage from Applications

Remove NativePostage from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall NativePostage

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

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

Remove NativePostage add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish NativePostage 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 NativePostage


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


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