How to remove LaunchEnterprise (Mac)

What is LaunchEnterprise

LaunchEnterprise is a malicious adware application that targets macOS systems, generating intrusive advertisements and compromising user privacy. Once installed, it bombards users with pop-ups, banners, and coupons that can lead to deceptive or harmful content, including phishing sites and scam offers. This adware often collects browsing data, which raises significant privacy concerns. Additionally, it can consume system resources, causing slowdowns and potential overheating issues. LaunchEnterprise typically spreads through bundled software installations and deceptive ads, making it crucial for users to be vigilant during downloads. Immediate removal is recommended to mitigate any risks associated with this unwanted application. Utilizing reputable security tools, such as Combo Cleaner, can help effectively eliminate LaunchEnterprise and restore system integrity.

How LaunchEnterprise infects Mac computers

LaunchEnterprise typically infects Mac systems through deceptive methods, primarily by bundling its adware with free software downloads. Users often inadvertently install this unwanted application when they opt for default installation settings, neglecting to review advanced options where additional offers are listed. It can also be spread via malicious pop-up ads and misleading advertisements that entice users into clicking on harmful links. Once installed, LaunchEnterprise can generate intrusive advertisements and track user browsing activities, leading to privacy concerns. Moreover, the adware may employ persistence mechanisms, making it challenging to completely remove it once it has infiltrated the system. To avoid such infections, users should be vigilant, download software only from reputable sources, and carefully scrutinize all installation steps.

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

Remove LaunchEnterprise manually for free

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

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

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

Remove LaunchEnterprise from Applications

Remove LaunchEnterprise from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall LaunchEnterprise

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

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

Remove LaunchEnterprise add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish LaunchEnterprise 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 LaunchEnterprise


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


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