How to remove TechProduct (Mac)

What is TechProduct

TechProduct is a type of adware classified as belonging to the AdLoad malware family. This rogue application primarily generates revenue for its developers by displaying third-party advertisements on various platforms. Users may experience unwanted pop-up ads, redirects to dubious websites, and a noticeable decrease in system performance when infected. TechProduct is often bundled with legitimate software, making it easy for users to inadvertently install it. The adware collects sensitive information, such as browsing habits and personal data, potentially leading to serious privacy concerns. Removal of TechProduct is essential to ensure the security and integrity of the affected device. Utilizing reputable antivirus software is highly recommended for effective detection and removal.

How TechProduct infects Mac computers

TechProduct adware typically infects Mac systems through deceptive practices, often bundled with legitimate software downloads from dubious websites. Users may inadvertently install TechProduct by opting for “Quick” or “Easy” installation settings, which can bypass important steps that disclose bundled applications. Additionally, it can be promoted via misleading advertisements or phishing schemes that entice users into downloading seemingly harmless applications. Once installed, TechProduct relies on adware techniques to display intrusive ads, collect user data, and potentially redirect users to malicious sites. Its presence not only disrupts normal browsing activities but also poses significant privacy risks, as it may gather sensitive information and share it with third parties. To avoid such infections, users should exercise caution when downloading software and always opt for custom installation options to scrutinize what is being installed on their systems.

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

Remove TechProduct manually for free

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

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

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

Remove TechProduct from Applications

Remove TechProduct from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall TechProduct

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

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

Remove TechProduct add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish TechProduct 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 TechProduct


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like TechProduct

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