Remove ClassicPreferences

ClassicPreferences is a misleading application that Mac users might install unknowingly. This typically happens because of software bundling, or misleading promises and advertisements. According to ClassicPreferences's name, it is supposed to enhance the user's ability to manage preferences. However, the truth is that this app does not offer access to any valuable or useful features. Instead, its sole purpose is to reside hidden on your Mac, and work in the background to modify browser settings.

The changes that ClassicPreferences introduces aim to replace the default new tab page and search engine your browser uses. The Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) promotes 3rd-party search services, which might deliver lackluster results. It is not uncommon for Mac PUPs like this one to end up redirecting users to low-quality websites, misleading search results, and other dodgy content.

Even if you notice ClassicPreferences in your list of installed apps, you should not try to remove it manually – this is unlikely to work. Instead, the correct way to proceed is to install and run an up-to-date Mac security scanner, which will ensure the full removal of all of this PUP's components.

Keep in mind that the default defenses of your Mac are not impenetrable. There are plenty of Mac PUPs, hijackers, and even malware that could put your online safety in danger if you are not careful. This is why we advise Mac users to consider relying on 3rd-party security software.

October 26, 2021
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