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How to stop pop-up windows on safari?

When I'm trying to search something on safari, it's annoying that there is always some pop-up websites.

Also, when I am using google, it always switches to Bing.

How do I stop this...

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 30, 2020 9:42 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2020 9:45 PM

You have malware/adware installed. Re-launch Safari with Shift key down, then delete History and Website Data from Safari preferences.

 

If the adware returns anyway, download and run the FREE version of Malwarebytes. You don’t need the paid version.

Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes for Mac


And/or download and run EtreCheck. It’s free, safe and only runs when you launch it, so it doesn’t slow down your Mac.

https://etrecheck.com/

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Mar 30, 2020 9:45 PM in response to Tina_Hui

You have malware/adware installed. Re-launch Safari with Shift key down, then delete History and Website Data from Safari preferences.

 

If the adware returns anyway, download and run the FREE version of Malwarebytes. You don’t need the paid version.

Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes for Mac


And/or download and run EtreCheck. It’s free, safe and only runs when you launch it, so it doesn’t slow down your Mac.

https://etrecheck.com/

How to stop pop-up windows on safari?

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