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my safari wont close, therefore i cannot update my mac

Is there a way to force quit safari so i can update my mac?

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.12

Posted on Feb 5, 2020 9:33 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2020 10:25 AM

Press these three keys together: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to pressing Control-Alt-Delete on a PC. Or choose Force Quit from the Apple () menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. 

How to force an app to quit on your Mac - Apple Support


If you cannot Force Quit Safari:

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 v4          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.




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Feb 5, 2020 10:25 AM in response to Hughmungous

Press these three keys together: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to pressing Control-Alt-Delete on a PC. Or choose Force Quit from the Apple () menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. 

How to force an app to quit on your Mac - Apple Support


If you cannot Force Quit Safari:

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 v4          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.




my safari wont close, therefore i cannot update my mac

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