How to remove ProductiveRecognition (Mac)

What is ProductiveRecognition

ProductiveRecognition is classified as adware that primarily targets macOS systems, delivering intrusive advertisements that disrupt users’ browsing experiences. Designed to mimic legitimate applications, it often tricks users into installation through deceptive advertising methods and bundling practices. Once installed, ProductiveRecognition generates a variety of ads, including pop-ups and banners, which can redirect users to potentially malicious websites. This adware not only compromises user privacy by tracking browsing habits but also poses a risk of data theft, as it may collect sensitive information such as login credentials and credit card details. Moreover, its presence can significantly slow down system performance, leading to a frustrating experience for users. To effectively mitigate these risks, it is essential to remove ProductiveRecognition promptly using reputable antivirus software.

How ProductiveRecognition infects Mac computers

ProductiveRecognition typically infects Mac systems through deceptive software distribution methods, primarily bundling. Users often unknowingly install this adware when they download freeware or shareware from unreliable sources, as the adware is packaged as an optional component within the installer. By selecting default or quick installation options, users may overlook the presence of unwanted applications like ProductiveRecognition. Additionally, malicious advertisements and pop-ups on dubious websites can trick users into initiating the installation process. Once installed, ProductiveRecognition integrates itself deeply into the system, leading to intrusive ads and potential privacy issues by tracking user behavior. To mitigate such risks, users should always opt for custom installation settings and download software only from trusted sources.

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

Remove ProductiveRecognition manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ProductiveRecognition from Applications

Remove ProductiveRecognition from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ProductiveRecognition

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

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

Remove ProductiveRecognition add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ProductiveRecognition 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 ProductiveRecognition


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


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