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Can't Uninstall PlaySearchNow.

When I launch either Firefox or Safari, playsearchnow launches. The 1/14/18 reply to post How do I uninstall Play Search Now suggested use Malwarebytes to get rid of it. That doesn't work for me. The free version of malwarebytes scan doesn't find playsearchnow, in order to uninstall or delete it. ("Congratulations, you are clean")

Apparently Play Search Now has been around for years.

Is there a free ap that will get rid of it? Or explicit instructions, maybe using Terminal?

By the way, it appeared on my computer about the same time as Advanced Mac Cleaner did. Hmm.

MacBook Pro, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)

Posted on Mar 11, 2018 2:17 PM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2018 2:36 PM

1. Use MalwareBytes for Mac to remove malware/adware.

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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