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Why can't I block a pop up on a particular website?

Why can't I block a pop up on a particular website? The Safari preference shows that pop ups have been block on this site. Strangely, the pop up does not show on Chrome or Firefox. I have iOS 11.2.3. on MacBook Pro 2020.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 16, 2021 10:30 PM

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Posted on Mar 17, 2021 5:33 AM

Launch Safari holding the shift key down.

Follow steps given here: About pop-up ads and windows in Safari

Remove adware if installed on your Mac.

   1. Remove adware installed on your Mac..

       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 “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

       Click the “Scan ” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

       Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

       Scan for Malware again.


       Additional steps  if necessary.

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

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

4. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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


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Mar 17, 2021 5:33 AM in response to wrince

Launch Safari holding the shift key down.

Follow steps given here: About pop-up ads and windows in Safari

Remove adware if installed on your Mac.

   1. Remove adware installed on your Mac..

       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 “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

       Click the “Scan ” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

       Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

       Scan for Malware again.


       Additional steps  if necessary.

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

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

4. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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


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