How to remove OpenProcess (Mac)

What is OpenProcess

OpenProcess is identified as advertising-supported software that may also have data-tracking functionalities. It can target and collect various types of personal information, including browsing and search engine histories, Internet cookies, account login credentials, personally identifiable details, and credit card numbers. This collected data can potentially be sold to third parties or misused for profit. Once installed, OpenProcess may display continuous advertisements and cause redirects in web browsers. A pop-up window might appear once the installation of OpenProcess adware is complete, indicating that the system has been compromised. To get rid of the malware users need to remove related files and folders from OSX, eliminate OpenProcess ads from Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. It is recommended to run a scan with Spyhunter for macOS to automatically remove this adware. Spyhunter offers a limited free trial, and for full features, a license purchase is necessary.

How OpenProcess infects Mac computers

OpenProcess adware typically installs on computers through deceptive means. It is often promoted on legitimate-looking download pages, scam websites, and can be accessed through redirects caused by intrusive ads, rogue advertising networks, misspelled URLs, spam browser notifications, and other installed adware that has browser force-opening capabilities. These methods highlight the importance of vigilance when browsing and downloading software. To prevent such infections, it is crucial to be cautious with downloads and to regularly check the device for any suspicious applications or browser extensions/plug-ins that might have been installed without clear consent.

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

Remove OpenProcess manually for free

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

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

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

Remove OpenProcess from Applications

Remove OpenProcess from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall OpenProcess

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

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

Remove OpenProcess add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish OpenProcess 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 OpenProcess


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like OpenProcess

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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