How to remove PracticalProject (Mac)

What is PracticalProject

PracticalProject is classified as adware targeting macOS systems, notorious for delivering intrusive advertisements and redirecting users to dubious websites. This application operates by displaying unwanted pop-ups, banners, and coupons that can disrupt the browsing experience. Users who inadvertently install PracticalProject often do so via bundled software or deceptive online advertisements. Beyond merely showcasing ads, this adware may also collect sensitive data, such as browsing history and personal information, raising significant privacy concerns. Additionally, it can significantly slow down system performance due to its background activities. Given the potential risks associated with PracticalProject, including exposure to scams and malware, users are strongly advised to avoid installation and remove it promptly if detected on their devices.

How PracticalProject infects Mac computers

PracticalProject typically infects Macs through deceptive distribution methods, primarily bundled with free software or via questionable download sources. Users often unwittingly install this adware when they skip over installation steps, failing to review options like “Advanced” or “Custom,” which may include unchecked boxes for unwanted applications. Additionally, it can spread through pop-up ads, misleading websites, and peer-to-peer networks, where users are lured into downloading seemingly legitimate software that is actually embedded with adware. Once installed, PracticalProject begins displaying intrusive ads, tracking browsing habits, and redirecting users to dubious websites, further compromising system performance and user privacy. Its seamless integration into the system makes it challenging to remove, perpetuating the cycle of infection and potential data leakage. Therefore, awareness and cautious installation practices are crucial to avoid such infections.

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

Remove PracticalProject manually for free

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

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

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

Remove PracticalProject from Applications

Remove PracticalProject from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall PracticalProject

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

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

Remove PracticalProject add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish PracticalProject 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 PracticalProject


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


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