Q: how to remove search genius

Dear Linc, this is what happened in my browser. a page called hmining.mobi + searchgeniusinfo opens before it goes to the search i'm looking for. i attached the screenshot of the browser and the folders. It would be great if you could help me. best!

The process posted to remedy the OP's problem still works as of 3/6/15.  Many thanks, Linc Davis!

Linc's process still works as of 3/6/15.  Thank you, everyone!

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Hi Linc,

Is my computer infected and what should I do next?

Hi, I'm having the same issue. Google search engine keeps defaulting to yahoo, even though google is checked in my safari preferences. I'm guessing it's this shoppytool. Please help!

Thanks!

Hi,

My search engine keeps defaulting from google to yahoo, even though google is checked in my preferences. I think shoppytool is to blame, but not 100% sure. Please help!!

Thanks!

You might want to consider starting a new discussion. Since this one is marked solved, less people are likely to look at it. You can link to this one.

Try uninstalling ShoppyTool Agent using the Developer's uninstall instructions.

, or try this.

http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php

Help Please.

Phoebe,

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac will remove the stuff you're infected with.

I am sure this slipped our pal thomas_r.'s mind

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