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it keeps having this sh thing ask for permission to control safari and i want it to stop how do i do that. everytime i press don't allow it keeps popping up

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on May 23, 2022 11:53 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2022 2:48 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:    Customize searching in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

  3. Reset  Homepage.   Change your homepage in Safari on Mac - Apple Support 

  4. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

      Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support


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May 24, 2022 2:48 AM in response to JoeCollins1172

   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:    Customize searching in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

  3. Reset  Homepage.   Change your homepage in Safari on Mac - Apple Support 

  4. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

      Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support


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