Q: how do i get rid of mackeeper.  i am new to mac have this on computer.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4650

MacKeeper Forum | How to Remove Mackeeper

wjosten,

is mistaken, his link is to remove the MacDefender malware, which MacKeeper is very close to being, but it's not the same.

CMCSK,

supposedly running the MacKeeper removal by their method results in phishing of information etc before it departs.

dmax2500

This developer here has a more through removal method and information, I'd advise people recommend and use his advice instead of listening to anything from those horrid developers at MacKeeper.

http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/

Also PLEASE contact Apple to remove this crap, there is a link on Phil Stokes page.

ds store

Thank you for this information especially the "recommended" uninstall site.

I just got rid of it myself.  Find the App icon in your Applications folder and drag it to the trash.  You should then get a window that asks if you want to uninstall.  Also, remove the App's icon from your dock.  Empty your trash and restart your Macbook.

Look on this very page. On the upper right side, you'll see a box titled "More Like This".

Need I say more?

The link no longer works... I need help in removing MacKeeper! Can anyone list the steps

here? Much appreciated, thanks! C:- Stephanie

Which link doesn't work? The applehelpwriter link? I just tried it and it loads fine. Could mackeeper be blocking it somehow? If so, you might want to try viewing the instructions from a different machine.

http://applehelpwriter.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malwa re/