How to remove WebIntegration (Mac)

What is WebIntegration

WebIntegration is a type of adware that infiltrates macOS systems, displaying intrusive advertisements that can significantly disrupt the user experience. This malicious software often leads users to questionable websites and can promote potentially harmful products or services. Once installed, it may collect sensitive information, such as browsing habits and personal data, raising serious privacy concerns. WebIntegration typically spreads through deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software downloads, or through unreliable third-party sources. Users affected by this adware may experience slower system performance and frequent redirects while browsing the internet. To safeguard against such threats, it is crucial to avoid installing programs from untrusted sources and to regularly scan for malware using reputable antivirus tools. In case of infection, prompt removal is essential to restore normal browser functionality and protect personal information.

How WebIntegration infects Mac computers

WebIntegration typically infects Macs through deceptive tactics, primarily bundled with legitimate software during the installation process. Users often download free applications from unreliable sources, where the adware is packaged alongside the desired software. During installation, if users rush through the setup and fail to select “Custom” or “Advanced” options, they may inadvertently accept the installation of WebIntegration. Additionally, WebIntegration can spread through misleading advertisements and pop-ups on questionable websites, enticing users to click on seemingly harmless links. Once installed, it begins to display intrusive ads, redirect users to potentially harmful sites, and may even collect sensitive information, thereby compromising privacy and security. To prevent such infections, users should always download software from trusted sources and remain vigilant during installation processes.

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

Remove WebIntegration manually for free

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

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

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

Remove WebIntegration from Applications

Remove WebIntegration from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall WebIntegration

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

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

Remove WebIntegration add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish WebIntegration 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 WebIntegration


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


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