How to remove ProductConfig (Mac)

What is ProductConfig

ProductConfig is an adware application primarily targeting macOS systems, designed to display intrusive advertisements and generate revenue through deceptive marketing practices. Users typically encounter a range of misleading ads, including pop-ups and banners, which can lead to suspicious websites that may compromise personal information. This adware can significantly disrupt the browsing experience and diminish system performance by slowing down the computer. Additionally, ProductConfig has the capability to collect sensitive data, such as browsing history and personal credentials, raising serious privacy concerns. Installation often occurs without user consent, bundled with free software or through misleading advertisements. Therefore, removing ProductConfig promptly is critical to restoring normal system functionality and safeguarding personal data. Regular scans with reputable antivirus software can help prevent future infections.

How ProductConfig infects Mac computers

ProductConfig typically infects Macs through deceptive tactics such as software bundling, where it is packaged with legitimate applications during installation. Users often unknowingly install the adware when they fail to deselect optional offers in the installation wizard, particularly when using “Quick” or “Recommended” settings. Additionally, ProductConfig can spread through malicious ads on dubious websites or via links in phishing emails, tricking users into downloading it. Once installed, it can generate intrusive advertisements and redirect users to potentially harmful sites, leading to privacy and security risks. To avoid such infections, users should always opt for “Custom” installation settings and remain vigilant against suspicious downloads and ads. Regularly updating security software can also help detect and prevent these types of adware infections.

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

Remove ProductConfig manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ProductConfig from Applications

Remove ProductConfig from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ProductConfig

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

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

Remove ProductConfig add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ProductConfig 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 ProductConfig


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like ProductConfig

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