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Safari can't open links without http://

For some reason on my imac when using any web browser (I use safari as my prime browser) I can't open any links unless is has http:// in front of the address. Just started happening and I can't figure out why.


for instance;


if I clink on a link in an email or website with www.whatever.com safari will give me an error message that it can't find the server.


if I clink on the link for the same page with http:// in front of the address the page will load and open


anyone have an idea why this would be happening?

iMac (27-inch, Late 2013), iOS 7.0.4, 24GB of RAM

Posted on Feb 3, 2016 2:21 PM

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Feb 4, 2016 7:32 AM in response to monfrair

Try a restart.


Do a backup, using either Time Machine or a cloning program, to ensure files/data can be recovered. Two backups are better than one.


Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. If Back-to-My Mac is selected in System Preferences, the Guest account will not work. The intent is to see if it is specific to one account or a system wide problem. This account can be deleted later.


Isolating an issue by using another user account


If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode using your normal account. Disconnect all peripherals except those needed for the test. Shut down the computer and then power it back up after waiting 10 seconds. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a directory check, and disables all startup and login items, among other things. When you reboot normally, the initial reboot may be slower than normal. If the system operates normally, there may be 3rd party applications which are causing a problem. Try deleting/disabling the third party applications after a restart by using the application un-installer. For each disable/delete, you will need to restart if you don't do them all at once.

Safe Mode


Safe Mode - Mavericks

Safe Mode - About


Safe Mode - Yosemite



Safe Mode - About El Capitan


Safe Mode Startup – El Capitan.

Safari can't open links without http://

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