Firefox works fine so I know its not my home network or DNS. I have tried removing all the plug ins, extensions, cleared the history and emptyed the cache. I have also run anti-virus scans and reinstalled Catalina. I am out of options. Any further suggestions?
Go step by step and test.
Start up in Safe Mode. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
Launch Safari and test.
Restart normally by clicking the “Restart” button at the bottom.
2. Launch Safari holding the shift key down and test.
3.Check for adware.
Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.
For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac
Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.
Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.
4. Deselect Proxies, if selected.
System Preference > Network > Advanced > Proxies Tab
Unlock the lock if you have to.
Under "Select Protocol", uncheck any box if checkmarked.
Click "OK”, then "Apply”.
5. If the steps posted above don’t help:
Download EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/maspro and post the report here.
Click, “Free Download” button and then “Click to download” button.
Open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.
Click on the bouncing EtreCheck icon in the Dock.
“Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.
Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy report” .
Paste the report when you reply.
Go step by step and test.
Start up in Safe Mode. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
Launch Safari and test.
Restart normally by clicking the “Restart” button at the bottom.
2. Launch Safari holding the shift key down and test.
3.Check for adware.
Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.
For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac
Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.
Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.
4. Deselect Proxies, if selected.
System Preference > Network > Advanced > Proxies Tab
Unlock the lock if you have to.
Under "Select Protocol", uncheck any box if checkmarked.
Click "OK”, then "Apply”.
5. If the steps posted above don’t help:
Download EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/maspro and post the report here.
Click, “Free Download” button and then “Click to download” button.
Open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.
Click on the bouncing EtreCheck icon in the Dock.
“Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.
Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy report” .
Paste the report when you reply.
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.
Most posters recommend not using cleaning programs. They can destroy normal computer operations.
Check for any remaining associated files using these programs.
EasyFind – Spotlight Replacement
Thanks Dominic 23!
I rebooted and the issue went away, for now. I expect it to re-occur over the next couple of days. I was able to install and run Malwarebytes and it discovered two issues and resolved them. Maybe that fixes the issue.
Thanks again for the assistance
EtreCheck is a system testing software that reports a system snapshot detailing presence of adware/malware software.
This tool is developed by EtreSoft, a member of this community to help us.
You don't have to install it, just download it to Downloads folder and run it from there.
Malwarebytes for Mac and EtreCheck are two tools I use and recommend.
Thanks for the info. I took your advice with CleanMyMAC and AVAST and have re-installed Catalina. Safari working fine for now, however, this issue usually doesn't surface for a couple of days.
Safari works after reboot, but eventually Safari stops loading web pages.
