How to remove ProcessInput (Mac)

What is ProcessInput

ProcessInput is an adware program that targets macOS systems, often leading to a frustrating user experience through the display of intrusive advertisements. Once installed, it can exhibit a variety of ad formats, including pop-ups, banners, and in-text ads, which may disrupt normal browsing activities. This adware not only bombards users with unwanted ads but also poses significant privacy risks by potentially collecting sensitive information, such as browsing habits and personal data. Distribution typically occurs through bundled software installations, deceptive downloads, or misleading advertisements on dubious websites. Users are strongly advised to avoid installing such applications and to remain vigilant about the sources from which they download software. Removal of ProcessInput is crucial to restoring system performance and safeguarding personal information from potential breaches. Utilizing reputable antivirus tools, like SpyHunter, can effectively eliminate this adware and any associated threats.

How ProcessInput infects Mac computers

ProcessInput typically infects Mac computers through deceptive methods, primarily via bundled software installations. Users often unknowingly install this adware when they accept default settings during the installation of free applications, failing to deselect optional offers that may include unwanted software. Additionally, misleading pop-up ads and fake system alerts on dubious websites can trick users into downloading ProcessInput directly. Once installed, this adware begins displaying intrusive advertisements and may compromise user privacy by collecting browsing data, login credentials, and other sensitive information. The risk is heightened when users download software from unofficial sources, such as torrent sites or third-party downloaders, which often harbor such malicious applications. To protect against ProcessInput and similar threats, users should remain vigilant during installations and ensure they download software only from trusted sources.

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

Remove ProcessInput manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ProcessInput from Applications

Remove ProcessInput from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ProcessInput

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

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

Remove ProcessInput add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ProcessInput 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 ProcessInput


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like ProcessInput

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