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My safari does not close or quit

I've noticed in my MacBook Pro 13" (M1 2020) I can't close safari. It won't let me quit in order to update security features as a result. I can't even shut it down which makes me think it may be malware keeping it open. Also, I've noticed another device on my "Devices" that I can't remove.

MacBook Pro (M1, 2020)

Posted on Aug 13, 2023 2:27 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2023 3:51 PM

PeakGuy wrote:

I've noticed in my MacBook Pro 13" (M1 2020) I can't close safari. It won't let me quit in order to update security features as a result. I can't even shut it down which makes me think it may be malware keeping it open. Also, I've noticed another device on my "Devices" that I can't remove.


You can Force Quit any app from the >Force Quit>Safari


When you go to relaunch it hold the Shift key down.




If necessary you can always force quit the Mac by holding the power button/TouchID for ~6-10 sec.

Force Shut down your Mac.


Log out, sleep, wake, restart or shut down your Mac

Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support


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Aug 13, 2023 3:51 PM in response to PeakGuy

PeakGuy wrote:

I've noticed in my MacBook Pro 13" (M1 2020) I can't close safari. It won't let me quit in order to update security features as a result. I can't even shut it down which makes me think it may be malware keeping it open. Also, I've noticed another device on my "Devices" that I can't remove.


You can Force Quit any app from the >Force Quit>Safari


When you go to relaunch it hold the Shift key down.




If necessary you can always force quit the Mac by holding the power button/TouchID for ~6-10 sec.

Force Shut down your Mac.


Log out, sleep, wake, restart or shut down your Mac

Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support


My safari does not close or quit

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