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Q: My iMac OS X El Capitan, Version 10.11, has been invaded by Megabackup. How do I get rid of it?

MegaBackup has taken over my computer, popping up every time I boot up. How do I get rid of it. I back up through Time Machine to an external hard drive.

iMac (27-inch, Late 2013), iOS 9.0.1, how to eliminate MegaBackup from my

Posted on Nov 23, 2015 1:34 PM

by Linc Davis,Solvedanswer
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A:

"MegaBackup" is either an untrustworthy cloud-storage application or perhaps actual malware. I haven't tried to make that distinction. To remove it, please start by backing up all data (not with MegaBackup itself, of course.) Then take the steps below.

1. Select the Login Items tab in the Users & Groups pane of System Preferences. Delete any items with a name beginning in "MegaBackup".

2. Log out or restart the computer.

3. Drag the MegaBackup application from the Applications folder to the Trash and empty.

Note that you can't delete any application by trying to drag its icon from the LaunchPad or the Dock. You must open the Applications folder in the Finder.

Posted on Nov 23, 2015 6:44 PM

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Q: My iMac OS X El Capitan, Version 10.11, has been invaded by Megabackup. How do I get rid of it?

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  • by rkaufmann87,

    rkaufmann87 rkaufmann87 Nov 23, 2015 3:01 PM in response to td81.homerun
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    Nov 23, 2015 3:01 PM in response to td81.homerun

    Please post a screen shot of what you are experiencing we cannot tell for sure what you are referring to. I suspect you have just installed some adware though and need to get rid of it. Please carefully read:

     

    Stop pop-up ads and adware in Safari - Apple Support

  • by Linc Davis,Solvedanswer

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Nov 23, 2015 6:44 PM in response to td81.homerun
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    Nov 23, 2015 6:44 PM in response to td81.homerun

    "MegaBackup" is either an untrustworthy cloud-storage application or perhaps actual malware. I haven't tried to make that distinction. To remove it, please start by backing up all data (not with MegaBackup itself, of course.) Then take the steps below.

    1. Select the Login Items tab in the Users & Groups pane of System Preferences. Delete any items with a name beginning in "MegaBackup".

    2. Log out or restart the computer.

    3. Drag the MegaBackup application from the Applications folder to the Trash and empty.

    Note that you can't delete any application by trying to drag its icon from the LaunchPad or the Dock. You must open the Applications folder in the Finder.

  • by td81.homerun,

    td81.homerun td81.homerun Nov 24, 2015 8:11 AM in response to Linc Davis
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    Nov 24, 2015 8:11 AM in response to Linc Davis

    Thank you, Linc. There were no MegaBackup items in Users & Groups, but your mention of dragging the MegaBackup application from the Applications folder to the trash did the trick. Thanks.

  • by DarkerThanAmber,

    DarkerThanAmber DarkerThanAmber Jun 14, 2016 7:19 PM in response to td81.homerun
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    Jun 14, 2016 7:19 PM in response to td81.homerun

    I used Linc Davis' solution and it worked like a charm.  Many thanks!