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Cant get rid of Bing

Can anybody help me I cant get rid of Bing just tried the thred Malware Bytes and now its even worse.

I have it on Safari and Firefox?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 14, 2021 1:10 PM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2021 1:19 PM

   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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Jun 14, 2021 1:19 PM in response to Supersize21

   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

Jun 15, 2021 3:53 AM in response to Supersize21

   1. Remove unknown profiles if present.

      System Preferences > Profiles

      Open System Preferences,  select “General and click  the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

      When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.

      Section: Remove a configuration profile from your Mac

      Profiles: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/configuration-profiles-standardize-settings-mh35561/mac


  2. Check proxies. SOCKS?

      System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies

      Deselect   any  proxies if selected.   

   3. Restart the Mac. Relaunch Safari holding the Shift key down. 

Proxies.  https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252695178


4.  If this doesn’t help:

     Download EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/,run it and post the report here.

      Click  “Free Download” button,    

     Open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.

     “Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.

     Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy report” .

     Paste the report when you reply. This is a diagnostic test.

Jun 14, 2021 1:59 PM in response to dominic23

Hi Domonic is Privacy Badger and Adblocker an issue. I ran the Malwarebyte for mac free download but it hasnt stopped Searchbarron or Bing on Firefox. Everytime I open a new tab it looks like a normal firefox page but then shows the searchbarron meassage or Bing.

Ive looked in the extension section but theres nothing in it. I had been trying removing cookies and search history previously.

Cant get rid of Bing

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