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MiguelLopes Author

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keep getting pop-up ads on safary

keep getting pop-ups ads on safari

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 10, 2021 3:36 AM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2021 4:50 AM

1. Remove adware/malware if installed on your Mac..

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

For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4 Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

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

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

Scan for Malware again.

Additional steps if necessary.

2. Reset search engine: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

3. Reset Homepage. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac

4. Remove unknown extensions: Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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

5. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/block-pop-ups-sfri40696/mac

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Sep 10, 2021 4:50 AM in response to MiguelLopes

1. Remove adware/malware if installed on your Mac..

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

For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4 Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

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

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

Scan for Malware again.

Additional steps if necessary.

2. Reset search engine: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

3. Reset Homepage. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac

4. Remove unknown extensions: Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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

5. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/block-pop-ups-sfri40696/mac

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keep getting pop-up ads on safary

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