islandgirl1501
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Safari

Q: Constant ads

I have the proper places checked to stop ads but am still getting them. How do I stop them? They are really irritating!

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Sep 6, 2016 11:10 AM

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Q: Constant ads

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Sep 6, 2016 3:30 PM in response to islandgirl1501
    Level 10 (119,335 points)
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    Sep 6, 2016 3:30 PM in response to islandgirl1501

    Make sure your Mac's OS X and Safari are up to date.

     

    Open System Preferences > App Store then click Check Now.

  • by dominic23,

    dominic23 dominic23 Sep 6, 2016 5:32 PM in response to islandgirl1501
    Level 8 (41,443 points)
    Mac OS X
    Sep 6, 2016 5:32 PM in response to islandgirl1501

    1. Use  Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac to remove adware.

     

         https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/mac/

     

       Download, install , open,  and run it by clicking “Scan for Adware” button   to remove adware.

       Once done, quit Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

     

     

    2. Disable Extensions and test.

     

       Safari > Preferences > Extensions

       Select and disable all extensions and test.

       Enable Extensions one by one and test.

       To uninstall any extension, select it and click the “Uninstall” button.

     

    3. Safari > Preferences > Search > Search engine:

         Select your preferred search engine

     

     

    4.  Visit the site you want it to be the Home page

     

         Safari > Preferences > General >  Homepage

         Click the button “Set to Current Page” button.