How to remove WebEnumerator (Mac)

What is WebEnumerator

WebEnumerator is an adware-type application that targets macOS systems, primarily designed to generate revenue for its developers by displaying intrusive advertisements. This rogue software is part of the AdLoad malware family and has been observed to deliver various forms of advertisements, including pop-ups, overlays, and surveys that often promote unreliable or potentially harmful products. Users may experience a decline in system performance, unwanted redirects to dubious websites, and the collection of sensitive information such as browsing habits and personal data. While it may appear innocent at first glance, the presence of WebEnumerator poses significant privacy risks and can lead to severe security issues if not removed promptly. Infection typically occurs through deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software installations, or downloads from unreliable sources. To protect against such threats, users are advised to install reputable antivirus solutions and exercise caution during software installations.

How WebEnumerator infects Mac computers

WebEnumerator typically infects Mac systems through deceptive methods such as bundled software installations and rogue advertisements. Users often unknowingly introduce this adware into their devices by downloading free applications from unverified sources or by clicking on intrusive ads that lead to malicious sites. Once installed, WebEnumerator integrates into the system and begins displaying unwanted advertisements across various platforms, which can further compromise user security. The adware may also collect sensitive information, such as browsing habits and personal data, which can be exploited for financial gain or identity theft. Furthermore, the presence of WebEnumerator can degrade system performance, leading to a frustrating user experience. To mitigate these risks, users must exercise caution during installations and be vigilant about the sources from which they download software.

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

Remove WebEnumerator manually for free

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

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

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

Remove WebEnumerator from Applications

Remove WebEnumerator from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall WebEnumerator

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

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

Remove WebEnumerator add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish WebEnumerator 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 WebEnumerator


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


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like WebEnumerator

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