HT202955: About Safari 7.0.3

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Q: Update without sense. About 6 weeks ago I got heaps of ads by using Safari. The update didn't end this. So I got Firefox and the problem is gone. Apple should guess about to help their customers but the reaction is as always "nothing..."

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Thank you.

MacBook, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2), Safari browser

Posted on Apr 22, 2014 3:31 PM

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by Carolyn Samit,

Carolyn Samit Apr 22, 2014 4:25 PM in response to 215 030
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Apr 22, 2014 4:25 PM in response to 215 030

The Safari 7.0.3 update did not include anything regarding pop ups > About Safari 7.0.3

From your Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences then select the Security tab.

Select: Block pop-up windows

If the ads refer to Genieo, then you need to remove malware > The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide : Genieo

I have block pop-up windows selected and have not had a single pop up.
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by thomas_r.,

thomas_r. Apr 23, 2014 5:45 AM in response to 215 030
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Apr 23, 2014 5:45 AM in response to 215 030

You have probably installed some kind of adware on your computer. Using Firefox may simply be suppressing the symptoms, but is not a cure. See my Adware Removal Guide for help identifying and removing whatever it is.

(Fair disclosure: The Safe Mac is my site, and contains a Donate button, so I may receive compensation for providing links to The Safe Mac. Donations are not required.)
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