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Getting a lot of pop ups as I pass over a page with my mouse. Want to get rid of them. Should I get an antivirus and if so, what recommendations do you have?


Thanks

iPad, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Jul 26, 2016 6:43 AM

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Jul 26, 2016 7:00 AM in response to Colonelgofish

Mac/OS X


Adware may be installed on your Mac without your knowledge.


How to remove adware?


You will have t do this after starting up in Safe Mode to prevent adware

from interfering with the removal of adware .


1. Shut down the computer.

Press the power button. Immediately after you hear the startup sound,

press and hold the Shift key.


The Shift key should be pressed as soon as possible after startup,

but not before the startup sound.


Release the Shift key when you see the Apple logo on the screen.

Startup will take longer than usual.

Screen flickering is normal in Safe Mode.

Login to your account. Launch Safari.


Enter this address https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/mac/

in the Safari address bar.


Download, Install , open, and run it by clicking “Scan” button to remove adware, if present.

Once done, quit MalwareBytes.


2. Safari > Preferences > Extensions

Turn all extensions off.


3. Safari > Preferences > Search > Search Engine :

Select your preferred search engine.


4. Safari > Preferences > General > Homepage:

Set your Homepage.


5. Restart normally from  menu in the menu bar.


Please don’t install any antivirus software on a Mac.

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