How to remove SchedulerProtocol (Mac)

What is SchedulerProtocol

SchedulerProtocol is a type of adware that primarily affects macOS users. This malicious software infiltrates systems, often bundled with legitimate software, and proceeds to display intrusive advertisements. The primary goal of SchedulerProtocol is to generate revenue for its developers through pay-per-click schemes, rather than to directly harm the user’s system. However, the constant barrage of ads can significantly degrade system performance and user experience. Additionally, the ads may redirect users to potentially malicious websites, increasing the risk of further infections. Removing SchedulerProtocol promptly is essential to restore optimal system performance and ensure online safety. Users should be cautious when downloading software and consider using reputable antivirus solutions to prevent such infections.

How SchedulerProtocol infects Mac computers

SchedulerProtocol typically infiltrates Mac systems through deceptive methods such as bundling with legitimate software or via malicious ads and websites. Users often unknowingly download this adware when they install freeware or shareware without carefully reading the installation steps and opting out of additional offers. Once installed, SchedulerProtocol integrates itself into the system, modifying browser settings to insert unwanted advertisements, redirects, and pop-ups. This adware can also track browsing activities, potentially compromising user privacy. To prevent such infections, it is crucial to download software from reputable sources and pay close attention to installation processes, avoiding any optional installs that seem suspicious.

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

Remove SchedulerProtocol manually for free

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

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

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

Remove SchedulerProtocol from Applications

Remove SchedulerProtocol from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall SchedulerProtocol

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

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

Remove SchedulerProtocol add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish SchedulerProtocol 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 SchedulerProtocol


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like SchedulerProtocol

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