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how to rid Apple macbook pro of Yahoo hijacker on Chrome

Help please. How do I get rid of Yahoo hijacker from my mac?

Posted on Feb 2, 2020 5:30 AM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2020 5:54 AM

1. Check for adware.

Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

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

Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

2. Remove unknown profiles.

System Preferences > Profiles

Open System Preferences, click the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.

Remove unknown Login item.

System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login items

Authenticate and unlock the lock.

Highlight the unknown login item and click the “-“ button at the bottom left to remove it.

4 Shutdown the computer from  menu. Start your Mac using the Power button.

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