How to remove FatHomage.app (Mac)

What is FatHomage.app

FatHomage.app is a type of adware that targets macOS users by displaying unwanted advertisements such as pop-ups, banners, and coupon offers. This intrusive software not only disrupts browsing experiences but can also redirect users to deceptive or malicious websites that may attempt to steal sensitive information. Beyond generating ads, FatHomage.app collects various user data, raising significant privacy concerns. It is associated with the Pirrit adware family and is flagged by multiple security vendors as potentially harmful. Users infected with this adware often experience reduced system performance due to resource consumption. Immediate removal is recommended to prevent further risks related to privacy breaches and system instability.

How FatHomage.app infects Mac computers

FatHomage.app typically infects Mac systems through deceptive practices, primarily bundled within the installation packages of free software. Users often inadvertently allow its installation by rushing through setup processes and neglecting to select advanced or custom installation options, which can obscure the presence of additional unwanted applications. Additionally, it can be distributed via misleading advertisements or pop-up notifications on dubious websites, luring users into clicking on links that lead to its download. Once installed, FatHomage.app may modify browser settings, display intrusive ads, and collect sensitive user data, posing significant privacy risks. Its association with the Pirrit adware family further indicates a pattern of aggressive tactics aimed at generating revenue through unwanted advertising. To mitigate the risk of such infections, users are advised to exercise caution when downloading software and to always opt for verified sources.

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

Remove FatHomage.app manually for free

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

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

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

Remove FatHomage.app from Applications

Remove FatHomage.app from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall FatHomage.app

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

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

Remove FatHomage.app add-on from your browsers

Removing FatHomage.app 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 FatHomage.app 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 FatHomage.app 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 FatHomage.app 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 FatHomage.app extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish FatHomage.app 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 FatHomage.app


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


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