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NN_Yeap Author

Level 1

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How do I get rid of MajorPanelSearch on Mac?

A virus called MajorPanelSearch keeps coming back on my mac. I've delete all the files that I can find related to the virus and it still somehow comes back in within a few days. Whenever it comes back and reinstalls into my mac, my Google Chrome gets quit instantly and it redirects me to other places when I try to search something up. It is very annoying now and I just want to delete it forever. I've followed tutorials to delete the virus and also used Avast Security free to run a smart and deep scan, both came out clean. But then I found out that the file is still in my mac somewhere but I can't locate it in Finder.

Any tips to help?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 4:37 AM

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Eau Rouge

Level 8

42,608 points

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 5:02 AM

MajorPanelSearch is not a virus there are no viruses that attack the mac.

Therefore it is not necessary to install and use anti-virus apps all they will do

is run in the background using up resources, often they can flag up files which

you may be encouraged to delete some of these files are needed system

files and can compromise the running of your mac.

MajorPanelSearch is adware/ malware that downloads and attaches to your browser.

Install the free version of Malwarebytes, https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/

And if you want to read more on how to protect your mac then click on the link below.

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

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