How to remove AtlantaLookup (Mac)

What is AtlantaLookup

AtlantaLookup is an adware-type application that functions with browser hijacker capabilities, delivering intrusive advertisements while compromising user privacy. This malicious software typically infiltrates systems through deceptive methods, such as bundled software installations or fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Once installed, it modifies browser settings to redirect users to a bogus search engine, significantly diminishing the overall browsing experience. Users may encounter a barrage of pop-ups, banners, and unsolicited ads that not only disrupt their online activities but can also lead to potential security risks. Moreover, AtlantaLookup can track browsing habits and collect personal data, which is often shared with third parties for profit. Removing such adware is crucial to safeguarding both device performance and user privacy from potential exploitation.

How AtlantaLookup infects Mac computers

AtlantaLookup primarily infects Mac systems through deceptive practices known as “bundling,” where it is packaged alongside legitimate software. Users often unknowingly install this adware by rushing through download and installation processes, neglecting to deselect unwanted add-ons. Additionally, AtlantaLookup can be propagated via fake Adobe Flash Player updates and dubious pop-up ads, which lure users into clicking on links that lead to its installation. Once on the system, the adware modifies browser settings, redirects search queries, and generates intrusive advertisements that significantly hinder the user experience. Furthermore, AtlantaLookup may track users’ browsing activities, collecting personal data that can be misused by cybercriminals. This combination of stealthy installation methods and intrusive behavior poses a significant threat to both user privacy and system performance.

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

Remove AtlantaLookup manually for free

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

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

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

Remove AtlantaLookup from Applications

Remove AtlantaLookup from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall AtlantaLookup

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

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

Remove AtlantaLookup add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish AtlantaLookup 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 AtlantaLookup


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


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