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SOCKS Proxy disables Safari

I recently discovered after updating to Big sur, that Safari gets disabled and Socks Proxy is always checked and seems to be the culprit. I have to check it off daily, sometimes every time I walk away from my computer or when it's idled. there have been times when I'm using Safari and all of a sudden, Safari disables. How do I remove this permanently?

MacBook Air

Posted on Jun 10, 2021 4:55 PM

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Jun 10, 2021 7:20 PM in response to jdj247

I would check for adware.

1. Remove adware if 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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