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vyner_86 Author

Level 1

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Advertising pop up on Safari

what is this thing, every time open safari will pop up advertising since this autoplay on my desktop

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Posted on Jul 15, 2021 2:25 AM

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dominic23

Level 10

83,916 points

Posted on Jul 15, 2021 3:05 AM

1. Remove adware/malware 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/sa https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987

About pop-up ads and windows in Safari

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987

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Advertising pop up on Safari

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