How to remove UnitConsole (Mac)

What is UnitConsole

UnitConsole is an adware application that falls under the AdLoad malware family, specifically targeting macOS users. It is designed to display intrusive advertisements, such as pop-ups, banners, and surveys, while users browse the internet. This adware can lead to a decline in system performance and may redirect users to dubious websites, increasing the risk of exposure to further malware. Data-tracking functionalities are also a concern, as UnitConsole may collect sensitive information, including browsing histories and personal details, which can be sold to third parties or cybercriminals. Although it may seem harmless at first, UnitConsole poses significant privacy and security threats. Users experiencing unwanted advertisements and browser redirects are strongly advised to take immediate action to remove this adware from their systems.

How UnitConsole infects Mac computers

UnitConsole primarily infects Mac systems through deceptive advertising and bundled software installations. Users often encounter it via pop-up ads or when downloading free applications from unofficial or dubious sources, where it is bundled with legitimate software. During installation, users may inadvertently allow UnitConsole to be installed by opting for “Easy” or “Quick” setup options, which do not disclose the presence of additional software. Once installed, UnitConsole can track user data, display intrusive advertisements, and redirect users to potentially dangerous websites. Its presence can significantly degrade system performance and compromise user privacy, making it crucial for users to exercise caution when downloading software and to carefully review installation options. Regularly scanning for adware with trusted security tools can help prevent such infections.

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

Remove UnitConsole manually for free

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

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

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

Remove UnitConsole from Applications

Remove UnitConsole from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall UnitConsole

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

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

Remove UnitConsole add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish UnitConsole 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 UnitConsole


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


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