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SOCKS Proxy settings on Mac

SOCKS Proxy on my mac is always 'checked' which always cause problems with sync issues on outlook. After removing the check mark in advance settings and restarting outlook, it appears again and again.

i have followed all the steps of clearing login items and ll the remedies you have listed on this forum.

But in vain....please help


MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on Feb 1, 2020 5:52 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2020 6:00 AM

 1. 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.


2. Run EtreCheck and post the report here.

      https://etrecheck.com

      Click “Free 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 to Clipboard” .

      Paste it into the reply.

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Feb 1, 2020 6:00 AM in response to neeraj176

 1. 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.


2. Run EtreCheck and post the report here.

      https://etrecheck.com

      Click “Free 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 to Clipboard” .

      Paste it into the reply.

Feb 2, 2020 9:28 AM in response to neeraj176

You have adware installed on your system.


Adware:
  Launchd: /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.reviversoft.MacReviver.FileSystemHelper.plist
    Executable: /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.reviversoft.MacReviver.FileSystemHelper
    Reason: Adware name match
  Launchd: /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.FlexibleSearchDaemon.plist
    Executable: /Library/Application Support/com.FlexibleSearchDaemon/FlexibleSearch r
    Reason: Adware pattern match
  Launchd: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.appcart.AppCart.plist
    Executable: ~/Library/Application Support/AppPolicy/AppCart -i -c 216107 -isn BA468FEB-874E-4FBE-A5C0-0526EEA175BB
    Reason: Adware pattern match
  Launchd: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.FlexibleSearch.plist
    Executable: ~/Library/Application Support/com.FlexibleSearch/FlexibleSearch r
    Reason: Adware pattern match
  Launchd: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.sourcesoftwarehub.AppTech.plist
    Executable: ~/Library/Application Support/AppCommon/AppTech --protect
    Reason: Adware name match

Unsigned Files:
  Launchd: /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.FlexibleSearchP.plist
    Executable: /var/root/.FlexibleSearch/FlexibleSearchDaemon
    Details: Domain name invalid - possibly adware

  Launchd: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.9709242052892925575.7863496984.plist
    Executable: ~/Library/Application Support/com.475825071075019497/5308934282347523431 B4BE0C4F-706C-4100-B64D-E046EE493D46 487CB278-09C1-43EE-B52D-9E1E7D4082A0
    Details: Domain name invalid - possibly adware

  Launchd: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.B4DC5965.CE97.42F1.9406.EF69DE9EFC0A.plist
    Executable: ~/Library/Application Support/.AFF20F3A-68C6-44C1-BBFD-B5EB149B8407/.140FADA9-FF30-4E0B-918B-2CEF49792F76 h
    Details: Domain name invalid - possibly adware



Did Malwarebytes give a clean bill of health?


Run EtreCheck again.

Click "Security" button in the side bar.

If you see "A remove Adware" button, click it.

Please report back.

SOCKS Proxy settings on Mac

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