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Bing Redirect Virus on Mac

Just yesterday Safari started redirecting from my default browser (google) to bing. I looked at prior macfora, including how do i get rid of the bing redirect, have tried all of the suggestions, had no Genieo or any of the folders mentioned, nor do I have any extensions, and none of them were applicable (I had no and I have no extensions in Safari preferences, so there is no omnibar to remove, nor do I have any new or unusual applications, and my updates are current. Can someone inform me as to how to remove this bing redirect? Thank you!

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MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015), macOS Sierra (10.12.6), null

Posted on Sep 29, 2018 7:01 PM

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dominic23

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Posted on Feb 12, 2019 6:48 AM

Use the latest release of 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.

Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

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Eric Root

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Nov 16, 2018 6:50 AM in response to Joanne127845

Download this program which was written by Thomas Reed, a long time poster. The program will search for malware/adware The program will do the work for you which makes it easy. There is no reason to leave it installed once troubleshooting is finished. The free version doesn't update itself. If you need it again, you can download it again.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac 10.10 and later

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Feb 8, 2019 5:23 AM in response to Eric Root

THAT WORKED! THANK YOU!

Eric Root

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Feb 8, 2019 8:40 AM in response to TeenyParks

You are welcome.

Feb 11, 2019 8:07 PM in response to Eric Root

How do I download this if it is not from the Apple App Store?

Bing redirect is not going easily into the night.

Thanks

Feb 12, 2019 6:45 AM in response to Eric Root

How do I download this Malwarebytes anti malware for Mac if it is not in the Apple App Store.

Feb 13, 2019 8:35 AM in response to dominic23

Thank you for the link for the Mac version. It did work.

Feb 18, 2019 1:42 AM in response to Eric Root

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Worked GREAT to get rid of switching over to Bing without my permission.

Eric Root

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Feb 18, 2019 7:18 AM in response to bugaboo50

You are welcome. Glad to help.

828alvin

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Feb 20, 2019 2:27 PM in response to Eric Root

Thank you so much. That helps a lot!

Eric Root

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Mar 2, 2019 7:21 AM in response to 828alvin

You are welcome.

Mar 4, 2019 10:11 PM in response to Eric Root

NOOOOO WAY ITS ANOTHER MESS THAT WILL TAKE OVER YOUR COMPUTER

Mar 6, 2019 4:12 PM in response to Eric Root

This worked for me. Thanks so much.

Mar 6, 2019 4:27 PM in response to Eric Root

I had the same problem and this solution worked for me! Thank you so much.

Mar 8, 2019 8:22 AM in response to LOULAHLOHAN

Can you say more about why it's "another mess that will take over your computer"? Before I try it? Thanks!

Allyscan

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Mar 11, 2019 3:11 PM in response to jmw_hhhs

I have this question too.

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Bing Redirect Virus on Mac