Malwarebytes is a popular antivirus program for Mac users. It helps protect your computer from malware, viruses, and other potentially harmful software. However, if you no longer need it or want to switch to another antivirus program, you may be wondering how to remove it from your Mac. In this article, we'll go over the steps to remove Malwarebytes from your Mac.
Step 1: Close Malwarebytes and Stop the Service
The first step to removing Malwarebytes from your Mac is to close the application and stop the service. To do this, open the Activity Monitor by searching for it in Spotlight or by going to Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor. Then, find the Malwarebytes process and click on the X icon in the top left corner of the window. This will force quit the application and stop the service.
Step 2: Uninstall Malwarebytes
The next step is to uninstall Malwarebytes from your Mac. To do this, open the Applications folder and find the Malwarebytes icon. Drag the icon to the Trash and then empty the Trash to permanently delete it from your computer.
Step 3: Remove Malwarebytes Files and Folders
Even after uninstalling the application, there may still be some Malwarebytes files and folders left on your Mac. To completely remove them, you'll need to go to the Library folder. To access the Library folder, open Finder and hold down the Option key while clicking on the Go menu. Then, select Library from the drop-down menu.
In the Library folder, look for the following folders and files associated with Malwarebytes:
- com.malwarebytes.mbam.helper.plist
- com.malwarebytes.mbam.settings.plist
- com.malwarebytes.mbam.frontend.plist
- com.malwarebytes.mbam.user.plist
- Malwarebytes
Drag these files and folders to the Trash and then empty the Trash to permanently delete them from your computer.
Step 4: Restart Your Mac
Once you've removed all the Malwarebytes files and folders from your Mac, it's a good idea to restart your computer. This will ensure that any remaining files or processes associated with Malwarebytes are completely removed from your system.
Conclusion
Removing Malwarebytes from your Mac is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that all the files and processes associated with Malwarebytes are completely removed from your computer.
