How do I uninstall the Nation search tool bar?

If you see anything Nation related in the search bar, try control clicking then click Delete.

If that's not possible, check Safari > Preferences > Extensions.

If it's not there then it's been installed as a plug-in, input method, input manager, or a scripting addition.

• /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/
• /Library/Input Methods/
• /Library/InputManagers/
• /Library/ScriptingAdditions

• ~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/
• ~/Library/Input Methods/
• ~/Library/InputManagers/
• ~/Library/ScriptingAdditions

The first four locations listed are in the root-level Library on your hard disk, not the user-level Library in your Home folder.The tilde (~) represents your Home folder.

To find the Home folder in OS X Lion, open the Finder, hold the Option key, and choose Go > Library.

Some sites rename the Community toolbar--a tracking scheme which Safari does not like---to match their site name of bisiness. Underneath, it's still the dreaded Community Toolbar.

Search for "conduit" and "ctloader" to see if anything shows up

You're welcome.

Allen - can you provide a link to the uninstaller, and also to the game that originally bundled the toolbar ?

just go to this link and it will show you how to uninstall

http://search.nation.com/faq.html

How do i uninstall Nation from Mac? (Safari, Firefox, Chrome)

1. Open Finder
2. Select Applications
3. run "Nation Toolbar Uninstaller.pkg".
4. Complete the steps and restart the browsers.

Hello All,

I have an issue with Firefox, every time I open a new TAB it diffaults to nation advanced research.

I have disactivated and deleated all files as reccomended, above, I have defaulted my browser back to google, I have eliminated ZAKO ZAKO from my plugins, I have run MacKeeper and all seems well, I have restarted a few times now - but problem still exists!

I would be happy for any more suggestions,

thanks in advance,

dustin

dustin_jhb wrote:

I have run MacKeeper and all seems well

Yikes!

Many users will see references to an application called MacKeeper on various web sites and via pop-ups (and even re-directs) on their browser. Not only is it expensive for what it purports to do (freeware applications that do the same or more are readily available and in fact make up a large part of MacKeeper), it can sometimes install itself without the user realising it, and it can be very tricky to get rid of.

Most positive reviews of it have been found to have been paid for by Zeobit (developers of MacKeeper) in the form of ‘free upgrades’ etc. For example (posted by fellow contributor Softwater), on their Facebook page and on their webpage they have this apparent endorsement from UNC Charlotte:

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/125157040

Softwater contacted the Director of IT at the College of Arts and Architecture UNC Charlotte, about whether they endorse MacKeeper and his response, quoted here, was:

No, please do not download and install MacKeeper. We have seen problems with this software in the past.

MacKeeper has been described by various sources as highly invasive malware* that can de-stablize your operating system, adding that it is unethically marketed by a company called Zeobit, with a history of making false advertising claims backed up with paid-for reviews, and a rip-off. One such opinion is:

http://themacschool.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/mackeeper-is-scam.html

Further opinion on it and how to uninstall MacKeeper malware can be read here:

http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/

MacKeeper have recently said that the uninstaller from here:

http://applehelpwriter.wordpress.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malwa re/

now works.

This is also worth reading:

http://www.reedcorner.net/news.php/?p=245

Equally phoney was iAntivirus:

http://www.reedcorner.net/news.php/?p=341

until it was purchased recently (May 2012) by Symantic (makers of Norton anti-virus which does not work well with Apple OS X). Even after having tinkered with it, iAntivirus still fails to do the job properly and cannot be recommended.

There are no viruses that can affect Apple OS X and there is therefore no reason to run anti-virus software on a Mac, but a Mac, like all computers, can transmit viruses and malware to other users particularly those running Windows. Note, however, that Trojans are another matter and can represent a genuine threat, an example of which was the recent 'Flashback Trojan' which you can read more about here:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3261

For further information you may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435

The User Tip (which you are welcome to print out and retain for future reference) seeks to offer some guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.

* The expression ‘malware’ is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software.

Hi,

thanks for this info on MacKeeper. (even if it has been running veru well for a while)

but I still hope to find out how to get rid of my "NATION advanced research" iossue on Firefox, any idea on that one?

cheers

dustin

Did you try the advice posted by fishifishi?

Klaus - Thanks, Danke!

It was good to go through your links, will change a few things for sure.

I am not sure if this will solve my 'Nation" problem,

but I will see, and let you know!

cheers

dustin

No as Fishifishi advises to install the uninstall thing by Nation and that sounded to fishi all together, why?

it worked for me....just use the uninstall packdge and it will remove everything....

if you want to do the uninstall manully in FF you can use the below instructions:

*Attention FireFox 13+ user - homepage/newtab on uninstall is not removed
please follow these steps -

0.1. first uninstall Nation as detailed above
1. in the address bar type about:config
2. in the search box type homepage
3. you will see an item browser.startup.homepage
4. Right click on the item and press Reset
5. in the address bar type about:config
6. in the search box type browser.newtab.url
7. Right click on the item and press Reset
8. in the address bar type about:config
9. in the search box type keyword.URL
10. Right click on the item and press Reset

*Manual uninstall for Firefox
- if you are not Admin of your computer

1. Click the Firefox logo on the top left side (where the white arrow is)
2. Click Add-ons
3. Select Extensions on the left side
4. Find Nation and click the "Remove" button
5. it will ask you to restart firefox and you are done.

Hi

The resets are all greyed out on mine.

Any ideas?

Tom