Remove Search Marquis
How do I remove Search Marquis from my MAC
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15
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Go step by step and test.
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: Use configuration profiles to standardize settings on Mac computers - Apple Support
2. Remove unknown extensions: Safari > Preferences > Extensions
Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support
Change Extensions preferences in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
3. Check for adware.
Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.
For instructions:
Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4
https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039025233-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.
4. Reset search engine: Customize searching in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
5. Reset Homepage. Change your homepage in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
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all 3 screen shots are posted. Thanks in advance for help
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Thank you John... all fixed and normal
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Having the same issue - I was able to resolve in Firefox browser, but Chrome is tricky. I am attaching my screenshots and hope you can help me! Thanks in advance.
Hi! It’s wonderful you are sharing your expertise. Thank you!
I have been trying to get rid of search marquis for a long time! For some reason I have tons and tons of files in my ~launchagents folder.. unsure why, but they all have apple in them
Here are my three folders. Thank you taking the time to help us all.
Search marquis has taken over and its very difficult to use Safari much anymore. Can you assist?
YOU are amazing!!! I feel like I got my life back. This was very helpful, easy to follow, and has brought my Safari back to life. Thank you kindly for your help.
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Glad to help.
You can be amazing too. I assembled this User Tip that describes the problem, what do to about it, and it incorporates a general eradication procedure at the end for anyone willing to fix it on their own:
Removing "Search Marquis" / "Search Baron" / etc on your own - Apple Community
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Remove Search Marquis