HT201940: About the "Are you sure you want to open it?" alert (File Quarantine / Known Malware Detection) in OS X

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adriennefromsc
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Q: pages loading very slow

My pages are loading very slow since my last update, and am getting more spam .

Mac mini (Mid 2010), OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Jan 31, 2015 12:23 PM

by lllaass,Solvedanswer
lllaass lllaass
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A:

Check/remove any malware/adware

FIrst

Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac

Next

Adwaremedic: Removes all known adware from your Mac

If you can't download it since the malware is preventing it then see:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7792

Posted on Jan 31, 2015 1:19 PM

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