How to remove WebProcesser (Mac)

What is WebProcesser

WebProcesser is an adware application specifically designed for macOS, notorious for inundating users with intrusive advertisements and pop-ups. This unwanted software often disrupts user activities by redirecting them to dubious websites, which may pose security risks, including phishing and data theft. Moreover, WebProcesser can consume significant system resources, slowing down overall performance and leading to a frustrating user experience. Typically, it is bundled with free software installers, making it easy for users to inadvertently install it. Once on a system, it can complicate removal due to its ability to hide deeply within the operating system. For users affected by WebProcesser, employing a reliable antivirus solution, such as Combo Cleaner, is essential for effective removal and to safeguard against potential threats.

How WebProcesser infects Mac computers

WebProcesser typically infects macOS devices through deceptive software bundling, where it is packaged with legitimate applications during installation. Users often inadvertently install this adware by selecting default installation settings, which do not provide clear visibility of additional software being included. It can also spread through misleading pop-up ads and downloads from untrustworthy websites, as well as through torrent files or other P2P networks that host pirated software. Once installed, WebProcesser can display intrusive ads, redirect users to dubious sites, and compromise their privacy by collecting browsing data. The adware may also disguise itself as a legitimate application, making detection and removal challenging for the average user. To prevent infection, it is crucial to download software only from reputable sources and to scrutinize installation processes for any bundled offers.

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

Remove WebProcesser manually for free

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

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

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

Remove WebProcesser from Applications

Remove WebProcesser from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall WebProcesser

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

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

Remove WebProcesser add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish WebProcesser 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 WebProcesser


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like WebProcesser

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