HT203987: Stop pop-up ads in Safari
Learn about Stop pop-up ads in Safari
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May 28, 2015 12:40 PM in response to FPHby dominic23,Adware?
1. Use free AdwareMedic to remove adware
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
Install , open, and run it by clicking “Scan for Adware” button to remove adware.
Once done, quit AdwareMedic.
or
Remove the adware manually by following the “HowTo” from Apple.
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
2. Safari > Preferences > Extensions
Turn those off and relaunch Safari.
Turn those on one by one and test.
3. Safari > Preferences > Search > Search Engine :
Select your preferred search engine.
4. Safari > Preferences > General > Homepage:
Set your Homepage.
Remove the unnecessary MacKeeper application.
MacKeeper removal:
http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/
Can you run EtreCheck and post the report here please?
EtreCheck: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6173
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May 28, 2015 1:40 PM in response to FPHby thomas_r.,FPH wrote:
Does Mac Keeper cause trouble.
It does indeed. If you have it installed, remove it immediately:
http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/
If you don't, never install it!
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May 28, 2015 2:20 PM in response to FPHby Linc Davis,From the Safari menu bar, select
Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Extensions
Turn all extensions OFF and test. If the problem is resolved, turn extensions back ON and then disable them one or a few at a time until you find the culprit.