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Q: Weird home page after update

Hi,

 

After the most recent OS update, when I open Safari, the home page is http://xn--{"mk...-l1a

 

It's a blank page and I can't find any information about it anywhere.

 

Does anyone know why I have this ?

 

Thanks,

Noni

MacBook Air, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)

Posted on Oct 9, 2016 4:19 AM

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  • by dominic23,

    dominic23 dominic23 Oct 9, 2016 4:25 AM in response to Nonigall
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    Mac OS X
    Oct 9, 2016 4:25 AM in response to Nonigall

    1. Click  in the menu bar and choose “Force Quit”.   

        In the window that opens up, select “Safari”  and click “Force Quit.

    2. Relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

     

    If adware is installed:

     

    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.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Oct 9, 2016 6:29 AM in response to Nonigall
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    iTunes
    Oct 9, 2016 6:29 AM in response to Nonigall

    What is set as your Home Page in Safari/Preferences/General?