How to remove EssentialLoop (Mac)

What is EssentialLoop

EssentialLoop is an adware-type application that belongs to the AdLoad malware family. This malicious software primarily operates by running intrusive advertising campaigns while simultaneously collecting sensitive user data. Users may experience a significant degradation in their browsing experience, as EssentialLoop generates unwanted pop-up ads and redirects to dubious websites. Often, these ads promote unreliable or harmful products, potentially leading to further malware infections or financial losses. Additionally, the application can track various personal information, including browsing history and credentials, which poses serious privacy risks. Removal of EssentialLoop is crucial to restoring system integrity and safeguarding personal data. Engaging with reputable antivirus software is recommended to effectively eliminate this threat and prevent future infections.

How EssentialLoop infects Mac computers

EssentialLoop adware primarily infects Mac systems through deceptive methods such as bundled software installations, where it is packaged with legitimate applications. Users often unknowingly permit its installation by rushing through setup wizards and selecting default settings, which may include optional software. Additionally, intrusive pop-up ads and misleading advertisements can redirect users to malicious websites, facilitating the download of this adware. Once installed, EssentialLoop can manipulate browser settings, display intrusive ads, and collect sensitive data, posing significant privacy risks. To mitigate the chances of infection, users should be vigilant during software installations, opting for custom installation settings and avoiding downloads from untrusted sources. Regularly scanning systems with reputable antivirus software is also essential for early detection and removal of such threats.

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

Remove EssentialLoop manually for free

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

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

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

Remove EssentialLoop from Applications

Remove EssentialLoop from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall EssentialLoop

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

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

Remove EssentialLoop add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish EssentialLoop 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 EssentialLoop


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


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