I’ve just upgraded my Mac to Catalina now when I try to use Safari or any other browser it hangs after several websites have been accessed. The only way I can get the browser to work again is to shutdown the Mac using the power switch (using shutdown and restart on the Mac don’t do anything ) and then restart it. Everything else seems ok.
This is most irritating any idea how I can correct this problem?
thanks
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
You are welcome. I would uninstall Avast. It tends to interfere with the computer's operation while providing minimal to no benefit unless you work with Windows files. Most long time posters recommend not using antivirus software or cleaning software such as CleanMyMac.
You are welcome. I would uninstall Avast. It tends to interfere with the computer's operation while providing minimal to no benefit unless you work with Windows files. Most long time posters recommend not using antivirus software or cleaning software such as CleanMyMac.
Are you running any anti - virus programs? Using a VPN?
Try setting up another admin user account in System Preferences/Users & Groups to see if the same problem continues. Please post back on whether or not this worked. Also try the Safe Mode. Please post back on whether or not this worked.
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Hi Eric,
I haven't tried the safe mode option or setting up another admin user account because after uninstalling Avast as you suggested (easiest option) my problem with Safari hanging seems to have been solved.
Once again thanks for your help.
Greg
Hi Eric,
No VPN but I am running the free version of Avast Security for antivirus
I'll try Safe mode and see what happens
Thanks Greg
You are welcome.
Safari hanging after upgrade to Catalina
