When I do a Google Search, Safari will not open the first several links

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When I do a Google Search, Safari will not open the first several links

Safari 1.16.11.8. OS 15.2, When I do a Google Search, Safari will not open the first links presented. Sometimes the return message is "Access Denied" and other times I get "Safari Can't open the Page" This usually applies to the first 5 or six links and I have to work down the page to get one that works. This morning I got fed up when I wanted to find a link to where I could get a icc profile for a Canon Printer and got the Access Denied. Then I opened up FireFox did the same search and opened up the same link and was able to get to the link. This is not a new issue and it is not new to this computer, a Sudio Pro. Also a problem in my Mac Pro.

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Posted on Jan 14, 2025 10:08 AM

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Answer 1

Jan 21, 2025 7:08 AM in response to eerobicheaux

To eliminate the cacophony of ads, I selected DuckDuckGo as an alternate search engine (NOT as a different browser). The change only takes a moment, there is no download needed, and suddenly, "it's quiet" No ads in the margins, no bogus ad-links at the top of the search list.

highly recommended.

Downloading DuckDuckGo stand-alone search engine is something I do NOT recommend, as it goes crazy in its own way adding virus scanners and a VPN that NO ONE needs.

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Answer 2

Jan 14, 2025 10:26 AM in response to eerobicheaux

With Google searches, they usually provide ads for the first few search hits. If you have an Ad Block, it would prevent opening of those ads (searches). Also note that the first few hits will most likely be bogus results.

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Answer 3

Jan 20, 2025 11:43 PM in response to eerobicheaux

Reset Safari

Reset Safari settings.

Go to Safari > Settings > Advanced.
Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
Click Develop > Empty Caches

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