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how to remove qsearch.pw & other pop up malware

Hi guys,

I am experiencing some very annoying pop-ups and and qsearch.pw taking over google as my preferred search engine-Even though I've changed it in my browser settings, the next day will be the same again. How can I remove it? please help?

Thank you

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on May 6, 2019 8:10 PM

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dialabrain

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122,897 points

Posted on May 6, 2019 8:12 PM

Try running Malwarebytes.

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dialabrain

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May 6, 2019 8:12 PM in response to daniellai2602

Try running Malwarebytes.

how to remove qsearch.pw & other pop up malware

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