Hameed1983

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Q: how do i get rid of malware on my pc

how do i get rid of malware on my pc, i keep getting redirected on my browsers and ads on my mac. i think its malware

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Feb 12, 2015 7:14 AM

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Q: how do i get rid of malware on my pc

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by The hatter,

The hatter Feb 12, 2015 7:36 AM in response to Hameed1983
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Feb 12, 2015 7:36 AM in response to Hameed1983

Relaunch your browser in safe mode with extensions and plug-ins disabled, remove and disable any you find.
Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac - Apple Support

Download and run AdwareMedic
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
http://www.thesafemac.com/mmg/

Make sure your system is current
Apple security updates - Apple Support

The forum for MacBook Pro:
MacBook Pro
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by Hameed1983,Helpful

Hameed1983 Feb 12, 2015 10:41 AM in response to The hatter
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Feb 12, 2015 10:41 AM in response to The hatter

Thank You Very Much Hatter, this really helped me.. i went through it a step at a time.. Finally, my browsing nightmares are over
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by elekel910,

elekel910 Mar 9, 2015 6:16 PM in response to The hatter
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Mar 9, 2015 6:16 PM in response to The hatter

I made an Apple Support Community ID just so I could say THANK YOU to The Hatter. Clear, concise directions that I followed and sorted my computer completely. Brilliant!
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