How to remove RoundEmporium (Mac)

What is RoundEmporium

RoundEmporium is a rogue application categorized as adware, primarily affecting macOS systems. This advertising-supported software is part of the AdLoad malware family and is designed to deliver intrusive advertisements while users browse the internet. Typically, RoundEmporium generates unwanted pop-up ads that can redirect users to dubious websites, posing significant privacy and security risks. The adware may also track various user data, including browsing habits and personal information, which can be exploited for financial gain by cybercriminals. Its installation often occurs through deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software downloads, or fake application installers. Removing RoundEmporium is crucial to restoring normal system performance and safeguarding personal data from potential exploitation.

How RoundEmporium infects Mac computers

RoundEmporium adware typically infects Mac systems through deceptive practices such as software bundling and intrusive advertisements. Users often unknowingly download this adware when they install free software from untrustworthy sources, where it is packed alongside legitimate applications. Additionally, clicking on misleading pop-up ads or fake update prompts, such as those for Adobe Flash Player, can trigger the installation of RoundEmporium without the user’s consent. Once installed, it can alter browser settings and track user data, leading to privacy concerns and further complications. To mitigate the risk of infection, users should be cautious when downloading software, opting for official sources and carefully reviewing installation options. Regularly scanning the system with reputable antivirus software can help identify and remove any potential threats before they cause significant harm.

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

Remove RoundEmporium manually for free

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

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

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

Remove RoundEmporium from Applications

Remove RoundEmporium from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall RoundEmporium

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

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

Remove RoundEmporium add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish RoundEmporium 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 RoundEmporium


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


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