How to remove FileInterface (Mac)

What is FileInterface

FileInterface is an adware application that targets macOS systems, known for its intrusive advertising practices and association with the AdLoad malware family. This software operates by displaying unwanted ads, such as pop-ups, coupons, and surveys, often redirecting users to dubious websites that promote scams or unreliable software. Its primary goal is to generate revenue through affiliate marketing, leveraging deceptive tactics to entice users into clicking on advertisements. In addition to compromising the user experience, FileInterface may also track sensitive information, including browsing history and personal data, posing significant privacy risks. Users may inadvertently install this adware via bundled software downloads or through deceptive online advertisements. To protect against FileInterface and similar threats, it is essential to download applications from reputable sources and stay vigilant while browsing the internet.

How FileInterface infects Mac computers

FileInterface typically infects Mac systems through deceptive marketing tactics, primarily utilizing a method known as bundling. This technique involves packaging the adware with legitimate software installers, which unsuspecting users may download from untrustworthy websites or peer-to-peer networks. During installation, users often overlook the “Custom” or “Advanced” options, leading to the inadvertent installation of additional unwanted applications like FileInterface. Additionally, intrusive pop-up ads may also facilitate its installation, as clicking on these ads can trigger stealthy downloads without user consent. Once installed, FileInterface can compromise user privacy by tracking browsing habits and gathering sensitive data. As such, vigilance during software downloads and installations is crucial to prevent this adware from infiltrating Mac systems.

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

Remove FileInterface manually for free

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

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

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

Remove FileInterface from Applications

Remove FileInterface from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall FileInterface

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

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

Remove FileInterface add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish FileInterface 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 FileInterface


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


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