A program by mindspark called package tracer has taken over my browser toolbar and i want to uninstall it but cannot find the application software. I am using a MacBook pro laptop running OS High Sierra version 10.13.2
MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.2)
1. Use Malwarebytes for Mac to remove 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 for Mac.
Install guide: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1817
Uninstall Guide: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1190
The installer may ask you to allow it in Security & Privacy /System Preference. Allow it.
2. Reselect your search engine, reset homepage, disable all extensions and test.
Set your Home Page. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac
Choose a search engine. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac
Turnoff or uninstall extensions.
Section: Manage extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac
Restart your Mac.
1. Use Malwarebytes for Mac to remove 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 for Mac.
Install guide: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1817
Uninstall Guide: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1190
The installer may ask you to allow it in Security & Privacy /System Preference. Allow it.
2. Reselect your search engine, reset homepage, disable all extensions and test.
Set your Home Page. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac
Choose a search engine. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac
Turnoff or uninstall extensions.
Section: Manage extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac
Restart your Mac.
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I was able to get rid of the Package Tracer by just going to the Safari tab, then Preferences, then extensions. Clicked on the extension and then uninstall and it was gone!
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