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My IPad received a warning from fixpc99.com and it will not allow me to use Safari as a search engine. I would like to get rid of this. Any ideas? Thanks!
iPad 2, iOS 8.1
NEVER MIND, wrong subject
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Do not call the number.
Double tap the home button, then swipe upwards on the Safari preview.
Go to Settings - Safari - Clear History.
Restart Safari.
First, it's a scam. Do not contact them.
You probably don't need anything more than a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
Sparkle...
This is an iPad issue! (You posted Mac info.)
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Thanks but it will not allow me to clear the history. I have gone to the Settings, General, Restrictions and have turned Safari off. I have tried holding the home and on/off button until the Apple logo appears (to reset) and it still comes back when I turn Safari back on. I did this with Safari on as well and it still did not get rid of the message. Just turned Safari back off again.
Thanks Philly Phan - followed your instructions and still no luck. Still getting that message. Is there anyway to run a virus check on the IPad?
What does happen when you attempt to clear history as indicated above?
No. Besides running a virus check will not help because it is not a virus unless your iPad is jailbroken.
I have tried to clear the history but every time I open Safari the message takes over and will not allow me to clear the history. Very frustrating.
You need to clear history from within Settings - Safari, while Safari is closed as per instructions above.
Thanks Stedman 1 - that worked! What a nasty little problem. Great advice. From searching this appears to be quite a problem for a lot of folks.
Only for those who visit shady sites or click on dubious links.
My Ipad received a warning from fixpc99.com and they want me to call and pay them to fix the Ipad. Ideas how to fix?
