How to remove EngineFlow (Mac)

What is EngineFlow

EngineFlow is an adware application that primarily targets macOS users, classified under the AdLoad malware family. This type of software is designed to generate revenue by displaying intrusive advertisements and redirecting users to potentially harmful websites. Often bundled with free software or disguised as legitimate applications, EngineFlow can install itself without the user’s consent, leading to a compromised browsing experience. Users may notice a degradation in system performance, along with unwanted pop-up ads and redirects to dubious sites. Additionally, EngineFlow is capable of tracking browsing habits and collecting sensitive information, raising significant privacy concerns. Effective removal typically requires a combination of manual steps and the use of reputable antivirus software to ensure all traces of the adware are eliminated.

How EngineFlow infects Mac computers

EngineFlow primarily infects Macs through deceptive online practices, often leveraging bundled software installations. Users frequently encounter this adware when downloading free applications or updates from untrustworthy sources, where EngineFlow may be packaged alongside legitimate software. Additionally, it can infiltrate systems via malicious advertisements and rogue pop-ups that entice users to click on seemingly harmless links, triggering stealthy downloads. Once installed, EngineFlow may alter browser settings, leading to intrusive ads and potential data tracking. Its presence not only compromises user experience but also poses significant privacy risks, as it often collects sensitive information without consent. To protect against such infections, users should always download software from reputable sources and exercise caution during the installation process.

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

Remove EngineFlow manually for free

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

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

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

Remove EngineFlow from Applications

Remove EngineFlow from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall EngineFlow

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

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

Remove EngineFlow add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish EngineFlow 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 EngineFlow


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like EngineFlow

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