How to remove BrowserInterface (Mac)

What is BrowserInterface

BrowserInterface is a type of adware that primarily targets macOS systems, often leading to a frustrating user experience. This malicious software is designed to display intrusive advertisements, including pop-ups, banners, and misleading offers that can lure users into clicking on them. Once installed, it may redirect users to untrustworthy websites, promoting scams and potentially harmful downloads. Additionally, BrowserInterface can track user behavior, collecting personal information that may be exploited by third parties. Its presence can significantly degrade system performance, causing slower speeds and longer loading times. Users are strongly advised to avoid installing BrowserInterface and remove it promptly if detected on their devices. Effective removal often requires specialized tools, such as antivirus software, to ensure complete eradication of the adware.

How BrowserInterface infects Mac computers

BrowserInterface typically infects macOS systems through deceptive bundling techniques, often packaged with other software that users download from unreliable sources. When users opt for quick installations or ignore the “Advanced” settings during setup, they may inadvertently install BrowserInterface alongside legitimate applications. Additionally, it can be delivered via misleading pop-up ads, fake software updates, or through unofficial app stores and torrent sites. Once installed, BrowserInterface manifests itself by displaying intrusive ads and redirecting users to dubious websites, potentially compromising their privacy and security. Its presence can significantly degrade system performance, leading to slowdowns and frustrating browsing experiences. To avoid such infections, users should always download software from trusted sources and carefully review installation prompts.

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

Remove BrowserInterface manually for free

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

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

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

Remove BrowserInterface from Applications

Remove BrowserInterface from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall BrowserInterface

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

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

Remove BrowserInterface add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish BrowserInterface 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 BrowserInterface


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like BrowserInterface

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