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Bomber44 Author

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Safari Extensions

Every time I open Safari on my Mac [latest updates all installed], a window called "Safari Extensions" opens up - needing to be closed before being able to use Safari.

This the same window which opens when you click on Safari, then Safari Extensions. So it appears to be legitimate, just a nuisance when it opens uninvited.

I am using Sophos protection and a scan shows no malware.

Posted on Oct 11, 2019 5:22 AM

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CarlAVII

Community Specialist

Posted on Oct 15, 2019 4:58 PM

Hello Bomber44,

Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If I understand correctly, you are unable to open Safari without the Extensions window also opening and needing to be closed first before using Safari. To help with this, please quit Safari, and then hold the Shift key while opening Safari again.

Automatically re-open windows, apps, and documents on your Mac

Next, use safe mode to start up your Mac as it does the following things:

Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
Loads only required kernel extensions
Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
Disables user-installed fonts
Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac

Graphics performance limited in macOS Recovery, safe mode, or Guest User mode

Cheers!

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