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User profile for user: Firdavsz
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how to remove Any Search from my browser

Hi,

How can I remove “Any search” browser finder from Safari? I have tried all ways that on the internet but it still there and I can not find it anywhere in my macbook. It does not “exist” anywhere, neither in browser’s extension no among apps on my macbook. But it’s default set up on my safari browser and can not remove it. Also I can not change homepage on safari, it simply does not allow me to do it.

Is anyone faced that kind of problem?

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 30, 2019 6:20 AM

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
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Posted on Dec 30, 2019 9:29 AM

 1. Remove 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

     Repeat the scan couple of times.


 2. Additional steps to take if necessary.


  1. Remove unknown profiles.

      System Preferences > Profiles

      Open System Preferences, click the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

      When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.


  2. Remove unknown extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac


  3. Reset search engine:    https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac


  4. Reset  Homepage.   https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac       


   5. Ref: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/236261-how-to-remove-weknow-malware-and-others/


  6. Shutdown the computer from  menu. Start your Mac using the Power button.

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
User level: Level 10
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Dec 30, 2019 9:29 AM in response to Firdavsz

 1. Remove 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

     Repeat the scan couple of times.


 2. Additional steps to take if necessary.


  1. Remove unknown profiles.

      System Preferences > Profiles

      Open System Preferences, click the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

      When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.


  2. Remove unknown extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac


  3. Reset search engine:    https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac


  4. Reset  Homepage.   https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac       


   5. Ref: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/236261-how-to-remove-weknow-malware-and-others/


  6. Shutdown the computer from  menu. Start your Mac using the Power button.

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