How do you remove SearchProtect from MacBook Air

My computer has installed SearchProtect and takeoverSearchAssetsMac. Are these bad? If so how do I remove them?

MacBook Air (11-inch Mid 2013), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Feb 9, 2015 4:51 PM

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Feb 9, 2015 4:55 PM in response to belle_driver

Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.


The Easy, safe, effective method:

http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php


If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

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