How to remove ElementaryInterface (Mac)

What is ElementaryInterface

ElementaryInterface is a type of adware that primarily targets macOS systems, known for its intrusive advertising practices. This malware belongs to the AdLoad family and is designed to run aggressive ad campaigns, often promoting online scams or unreliable software. Users may experience a significant decline in system performance, with unwanted pop-up ads and redirects to dubious websites becoming commonplace. The adware may also track user data, including browsing history and personal information, raising serious privacy concerns. Distribution methods include deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software installations, and malicious downloads from untrustworthy sites. To safeguard against such threats, users are advised to download software only from official sources and to maintain vigilance while browsing the internet. Effective removal typically requires legitimate antivirus solutions, such as SpyHunter, to ensure complete eradication of the adware and its remnants.

How ElementaryInterface infects Mac computers

ElementaryInterface is a type of adware that typically infects Macs through deceptive means, primarily by bundling with legitimate software. Users often unknowingly install it while downloading free applications or games from dubious sources, such as torrent sites or unofficial download pages. During the installation process, the adware may be included as an optional component, which users can easily overlook if they opt for “Quick” or “Easy” installation settings instead of carefully reviewing each step. Once installed, ElementaryInterface can generate intrusive advertisements, redirect users to questionable websites, and potentially track sensitive browsing data. Additionally, it may employ rogue pop-up ads that lead users to further malicious downloads, perpetuating a cycle of infection and unwanted behavior. Awareness and caution during software installation are crucial to preventing such infections.

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

Remove ElementaryInterface manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ElementaryInterface from Applications

Remove ElementaryInterface from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ElementaryInterface

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

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

Remove ElementaryInterface add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ElementaryInterface 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 ElementaryInterface


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


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