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Q: annoying ads on google search, ads pop up in new tabs.

Annoying ads on google search, ads pop up in new tabs,

How do i removed them? its same with both safari and chrome.

Ads block only makes my browser slow and hang.

HELP

I thought Mac doesnt need antivirus.

MacBook Air (11-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Sep 19, 2014 2:35 AM

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  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Sep 19, 2014 7:27 AM in response to Phoiai
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    Sep 19, 2014 7:27 AM in response to Phoiai

    I thought Mac doesnt need antivirus.


    It doesn't. It's not a virus. Pursuing an "anti-virus" solution for this problem won't help and is likely to result in other, unrelated problems.


    You may have inadvertently installed adware. Eradicating it is simple. For an explanation or how this may have occurred, how to avoid it in the future, and for one possible solution read How to install adware.


    If that does not describe your problem please post a representative screenshot of the anomaly:

     


     

    Screenshots (Mac):

     

    To take a screenshot hold ⌘ Shift 4 to create a selection crosshair. Click and hold while you drag the crosshair over the area you wish to capture and then release the mouse or trackpad. You will hear a "camera shutter" sound. This will deposit a screenshot named "Screen Shot...." followed by a date and time on your Desktop.

     

     

    When you post your response, click the "camera" icon above the text field:


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    This will display a dialog box which enables you to choose the screenshot file (remember it's on your Desktop) and click the Insert Image button. If you are not using full screen mode you can simply drag the image into the text entry field.

     

    ⌘ Shift 4 and then pressing the space bar captures the frontmost window.

     

    ⌘ Shift 3 captures the entire screen.

     

    Don't capture or upload any information you consider personal. To edit an existing screenshot, read How to edit a screenshot.

     

    Drag the screenshot to the Trash after you post your reply.