g mazure
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Q: unwanted pages open in safari for no reason.

I click on a link in safari, then I have unwanted pages open in safari for no reason.  Any ideas. Also now if I click on a link in mail it won't open in safari. What's up?

Thanks

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Sep 14, 2014 12:32 PM

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g mazure

Q: unwanted pages open in safari for no reason.

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  • by dominic23,

    dominic23 dominic23 Sep 14, 2014 12:45 PM in response to g mazure
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    Mac OS X
    Sep 14, 2014 12:45 PM in response to g mazure

    1. If adware is installed without your knowledge,

     

        download AdwareMedic by clicking “Download ” from here

     

        http://www.adwaremedic.com

     

       Install , open,  and run it by clicking “Scan for Adware” button   to remove adware.

     

       Once scanning and removing the adware is done, quit the app by clicking AdMedic in the menubar

     

        and selecting “Quit AdwareMedic”.

     

    2. Safari > Preferences > Extensions

     

        Turn those off and try Safari.

     

    3. Safari > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and other website data:

     

        Press “Remove all website data” button.

  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Sep 14, 2014 2:10 PM in response to g mazure
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    Sep 14, 2014 2:10 PM in response to g mazure

    Please post a screenshot that shows what you mean. Be careful not to include any private information.

    Start a reply to this message. Drag the image file into the editing window to upload it. You can also include text in the reply.

  • by g mazure,

    g mazure g mazure Sep 14, 2014 2:16 PM in response to Linc Davis
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    Sep 14, 2014 2:16 PM in response to Linc Davis

    I got the AdwareMedic and that took care of the issue.

    It took out a bunch of gunk in safari.

    Thanks for the offer of help.