How to remove ElementaryLaunch (Mac)

What is ElementaryLaunch

ElementaryLaunch is classified as adware that targets macOS systems, designed to generate intrusive advertisements and disrupt user experience. This malicious application can display various ads, including pop-ups, coupons, and banners, often leading users to deceptive websites that may attempt to steal sensitive information such as login credentials and financial details. Additionally, ElementaryLaunch can hijack web browsers, redirecting users to dubious pages and consuming system resources, which ultimately results in slower device performance. Security vendors widely flag this application as malicious, indicating its potential for privacy violations and financial loss. Users who inadvertently install ElementaryLaunch typically do so through bundled software or by interacting with misleading advertisements. To mitigate the risks associated with this adware, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and utilize reliable antivirus software for comprehensive system cleanup.

How ElementaryLaunch infects Mac computers

ElementaryLaunch typically infects Mac systems through deceptive tactics that exploit user behavior during software installations. Often bundled with free software, users unknowingly allow the installation of ElementaryLaunch when they overlook or skip the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation options that reveal additional offers. This adware can also be downloaded from unofficial websites or P2P networks, where bundled applications are common. Once installed, ElementaryLaunch executes its malicious agenda by generating intrusive advertisements and redirecting users to potentially harmful websites. Moreover, interacting with these ads can lead to further infections or data theft, as they often promote fake downloads or phishing sites designed to capture sensitive information. To mitigate the risk of such infections, users should remain vigilant during software installations and utilize trusted sources for downloads.

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

Remove ElementaryLaunch manually for free

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

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

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

Remove ElementaryLaunch from Applications

Remove ElementaryLaunch from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall ElementaryLaunch

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

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

Remove ElementaryLaunch add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish ElementaryLaunch 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 ElementaryLaunch


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


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