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Every link goes to reading list

Since today every link in Safari goes to the reading list. Yesterday I updated to the latest version of Safari for High Sierra. I already reset the preferences of Safari. I did a bit of Goggling but didn't really find anything useful.


What else can I do? As it is right now I can't use Safari at all.


Regards


Beatrix Willius

iMac 27" 5K, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 26, 2019 10:50 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2019 12:56 AM

In Germany we have a saying about Windows computers "Reboot tut gut" (rebooting is good). This now applies to macOS, too. A reboot - even though the Safari install didn't require it - fixed the problems.


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Beatrix Willius

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Apr 26, 2019 11:31 PM in response to beatrixwillius

Go step by step and test.


   1.  Restart your Router.

       Start up in Safe Mode. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

       Launch Safari and test.

       Restart normally by clicking the “Restart” button at the bottom.


   2. Disable all extensions and test.

       Section: Manage extensions:

       https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac


3. Safari > Preference > Advanced

 Checkmark the box beside "Show Develop menu in menu bar".

 Develop menu will appear in the Safari menu bar.

 Click “Develop”  to show the dropdown.

 Click "Empty Caches" from the dropdown and test.

 https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-the-safari-develop-menu-sfri20948/mac


4. Check for adware.

      Run  the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

      For instructions:  Install Malwarebytes for Mac          Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

      Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

      Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

Every link goes to reading list

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