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I think my laptop has a virus. I have a macbook air. Lately I have been getting so many pop-up adds that I can't even see the screen, and it has become impossible to visit almost every website out there. It is beyond frustrating! What should I do??

I think my laptop has a virus. I have a macbook air. Lately I have been getting so many pop-up adds that I can't even see the screen, and it has become impossible to visit almost every website out there. It is beyond frustrating! What should I do??

MacBook Air

Posted on Jul 1, 2015 4:09 AM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2015 4:11 AM

Please review the options below to determine which method is best to deal with 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 Apple support document below.

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


Also, read the articles below to better understand why it has happened and 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

http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

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Jul 1, 2015 4:11 AM in response to sullair22

Please review the options below to determine which method is best to deal with 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 Apple support document below.

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


Also, read the articles below to better understand why it has happened and 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

http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

I think my laptop has a virus. I have a macbook air. Lately I have been getting so many pop-up adds that I can't even see the screen, and it has become impossible to visit almost every website out there. It is beyond frustrating! What should I do??

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