How to remove ScalableMethod (Mac)

What is ScalableMethod

ScalableMethod is categorized as adware that primarily targets macOS systems, generating intrusive advertisements that disrupt users’ browsing experiences. This malicious software can display deceptive pop-ups, banners, and in-text ads, often leading users to unreliable or potentially harmful websites. Many users unwittingly install ScalableMethod through bundled software downloads, particularly from unofficial sources. Once installed, it can collect browsing data, which raises significant privacy concerns. Additionally, the presence of this adware can lead to noticeable performance issues, such as system slowdowns and increased CPU usage. Removing ScalableMethod promptly is crucial to safeguard against scams and to maintain the integrity of the user’s device. Employing trusted security tools like Combo Cleaner is recommended for effective removal and protection against future infections.

How ScalableMethod infects Mac computers

ScalableMethod typically infects Mac systems through deceptive tactics commonly associated with adware distribution, primarily bundling with free software. Users often unwittingly install this adware by accepting default installation settings during the setup of seemingly legitimate applications. This oversight allows ScalableMethod to slip through the cracks, alongside other unwanted programs that may be included in the installation package. Additionally, users may encounter ScalableMethod via misleading advertisements, pop-ups, or through downloads from untrustworthy websites and peer-to-peer networks. Once installed, it generates intrusive advertisements and can collect user browsing data, leading to further privacy risks and potential exposure to malware. Therefore, awareness and careful scrutiny during software installation are crucial to prevent such infections.

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

Remove ScalableMethod manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ScalableMethod from Applications

Remove ScalableMethod from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ScalableMethod

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

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

Remove ScalableMethod add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ScalableMethod 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 ScalableMethod


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


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