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how can I get rid of searchviewsearch.net

Whenever I get on Safari, I get a search engine that is not google, even though I have requested google in preferences. I see that this is a virus and a lot of antiviral software is suggested, but I'm not going to go there unless I'm sure the software is legitimate. After all, downloading something--possibly grammerly-- is how I got this virus in the first place.

MacBook Air, macOS Sierra (10.12.6)

Posted on Oct 9, 2017 8:35 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2017 11:17 PM

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


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


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

Once done, quit Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.


Installer guide: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1817

The installer may ask you to allow it in System Preferences > Security & Privacy. Allow it.

Keep the Uninstaller to remove the application whenever you decide to remove it.

The developer of this application thomas_r is a contributor here and app is legitimate.



2. Disable Extensions if any and test.


Safari > Preferences > Extensions

Select, 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.


5. Restart your Mac.

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Oct 9, 2017 11:17 PM in response to risinggr1

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


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


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

Once done, quit Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.


Installer guide: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1817

The installer may ask you to allow it in System Preferences > Security & Privacy. Allow it.

Keep the Uninstaller to remove the application whenever you decide to remove it.

The developer of this application thomas_r is a contributor here and app is legitimate.



2. Disable Extensions if any and test.


Safari > Preferences > Extensions

Select, 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.


5. Restart your Mac.

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