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Ghidaamou Author

Level 1

4 points

Random tabs in safari!!

Whenever I open safari it usually opens radom tabs along with the homepage. Also, during my web searches. Tabs such as, Mac Keeper. They look like filled with spam. Help me to figure it out, thank you.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Dec 11, 2021 8:53 AM

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dominic23

Level 10

83,964 points

Posted on Dec 11, 2021 9:42 AM

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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Random tabs in safari!!

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