Remove CargoPreview (Mac OS X) virus

If you encounter unwanted ads, pop-ups, and notifications from CargoPreview on your Mac, your system has been infected with adware. CargoPreview specifically targets Mac devices, operating as an adware program.

CargoPreview modifies settings on your Mac in two primary ways. Firstly, it installs a browser extension, which allows it to gain control over your browser. Subsequently, it manipulates various browser settings, such as changing the default home page, altering search results, and generating unwanted pop-ups within the browser.

As adware, CargoPreview bombards your browser with numerous unwanted pop-ups. Moreover, it redirects your browser to dubious websites and those designed to deceive you into installing further malware on your Mac. It is crucial to exercise caution and avoid clicking on unfamiliar ads or ads of unknown origin.

Furthermore, refrain from installing updates, extensions, or any other software suggested by pop-ups. Installing software from unfamiliar pop-ups can infect your Mac with additional malware.

You must remove CargoPreview from your Mac promptly. This article provides steps to eliminate the CargoPreview adware. If you lack technical expertise or encounter difficulties, I recommend using the removal tools I suggest for a more effective removal process.

Remove CargoPreview

Before we start, you need to remove an administrator profile from your Mac settings. The administrator profile prevents Mac users from uninstalling CargoPreview from their Mac computer.

1. In the top left corner, click on the Apple icon.
2. Open Settings from the menu.
3. Click on Profiles
4. Remove the profiles: AdminPref, Chrome profile, or Safari profile by clicking the – (minus) in the bottom left corner.

Remove CargoPreview extension from Safari

1. Open Safari
2. In the top left menu, open the Safari menu.
3. Click on Settings or Preferences
4. Go to the Extensions tab
5. Remove the CargoPreview extension. Remove all extensions you do not know.
6. Go to the General tab, and change the homepage from CargoPreview to one of your choices.

Remove CargoPreview extension from Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome
2. In the top right corner, open the Google menu.
3. Click on More Tools, then Extensions.
4. Remove the CargoPreview extension. Remove all extensions you do not know.
5. In the top right corner, open the Google menu once again.
6. Click on Settings from the menu.
7. In the left menu, click on Search Engines.
8. Change the Search engine to Google.
9. In the On Startup section, click on Open the new tab page.

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Download Combo Cleaner

Install Combo Cleaner. Click the Start Combo scan to perform a disk clean action, remove any big files, duplicates and find viruses and harmful files on your Mac.

If you want to remove Mac threats, head over to the Antivirus module. Click the Start Scan button to start removing viruses, adware, or any other malicious files from your Mac.

Wait for the scan to finish. When the scan is done follow instructions to remove the threats from your Mac.

Enjoy a clean Mac computer!

Your Mac should be free of Mac adware and Mac malware. Thank you for reading!