Why does Safari open on start up?

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Why does Safari open on start up?

I don't know why but recently Safari and the Safari extensions tab have been opening on start up/when I turn on my mac. I'm new to macOS so I'm not sure why this is.

I have checked that in my dock Safari does not say "open at login", but it still opens anyway.

Additionally, does anyone know how to remove a Safari extension from the list when it does not have the "uninstall" button underneath? I've only noticed it recently (its McAfee SiteAdvisor if that's relevant) and I can't find it anywhere in Finder or Spotlight. It only appears to exist in Safari Preferences.

Thanks 🙂

MacBook Air, macOS High Sierra (10.13)

Posted on Feb 7, 2018 1:54 AM

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Answer 1

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dominic23

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Feb 7, 2018 11:31 AM in response to Ellie2908

1. Use MalwareBytes for Mac to remove malware/adware installed on your 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. Disable all extensions and test.

Turnoff or uninstall extensions.

Section: Manage extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

3. Choose a search engine.

Delete all text in the Smart Search field, click the magnifying glass , then choose a search engine from the list.

https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

4. Set your Home Page. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac

5. Restart your Mac.

6. Launch Safari holding the Shift key down.

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Answer 2

Eric Root

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Feb 10, 2018 7:30 AM in response to Ellie2908

I would uninstall MacAfee. It tends to interfere with the computer's operation while providing minimal to no benefit.

McAfee Uninstall Resources is near bottom of the page

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Answer 3

Eric Root

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Feb 7, 2018 7:52 AM in response to Ellie2908

Have you checked System Preferences/Users & Groups to see if Safari is in your Login items?

For the extension, check the hard drive level Library/Extensions and in your user Library. Go to Finder and select your user/home folder. With that Finder window as the front window, either select Finder/View/Show View options or go command - J. When the View options opens, check ’Show Library Folder’. That should make your user library folder visible in your user/home folder. Select Library/Safari/Extensions.

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