How to remove TypeInitiator (Mac)

What is TypeInitiator

TypeInitiator is a type of software classified as adware, which generates revenue for its developer by automatically displaying advertisements. It has characteristics of a browser hijacker, meaning it can change certain browser settings to promote a fake search engine. This application belongs to the Adload malware family. It typically generates banners, coupons, surveys, pop-up ads, and other types of advertisements. The ads displayed by TypeInitiator can lead to untrustworthy websites or run certain scripts causing unexpected downloads or installations, making it unsafe to click on these ads. Once installed, TypeInitiator can cause various problems. It can slow down your Mac, display unwanted pop-up ads, and redirect you to dubious websites. It can also track your internet browser activity, potentially leading to privacy issues. The adware can modify your homepage, search engine, search results, or even add toolbars to your web browser. It can run in the background when you surf the web, slowing down your machine and affecting its performance.

How TypeInitiator infects Mac computers

TypeInitiator is often distributed through deceptive installers that mimic legitimate software installers, such as Adobe Flash Player. This is a common method used to distribute potentially unwanted applications or even malicious programs like trojans and ransomware. It’s strongly recommended not to trust apps that are distributed using unofficial installers. Adware like TypeInitiator usually comes bundled with certain free apps that users download from the web. During the installation process, users may unknowingly agree to install the adware due to not carefully reading the ‘Terms of use’, the ‘license agreement’, and other installation screens. Therefore, it’s crucial to always choose the ‘Manual’ or ‘Advanced’ setup method when installing anything downloaded from the internet.

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

Remove TypeInitiator manually for free

Note: TypeInitiator sets up to start on Mac OS 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 “TypeInitiator” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

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

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

Remove TypeInitiator from Applications

Remove TypeInitiator from Mac:

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

Cannot uninstall TypeInitiator

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

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

Remove TypeInitiator add-on from your browsers

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

Reset browser settings

To finish TypeInitiator 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 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 TypeInitiator


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


Download AdGuard for Mac to block malicious pop-ups, that promote TypeInitiator

AdGuard is the best ad-blocker, internet filtering, and internet security application for macOS. It can cut out unwanted banners from site pages, block pop-ups, stop redirects, and prevent users from visiting potentially dangerous resources. Use it to stop ads promoting TypeInitiator in browsers.

How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like TypeInitiator

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time, there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available – Malwarebytes for Mac.