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User profile for user: DOCTOR_DAM
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Unwanted POP-up tabs keep opening while browsing safari on my Mac air

A series of unwanted tabs keep opening one after the other while browsing .

more so when I open FB OR NEW WEBSITES

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 8, 2021 9:32 AM

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
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Posted on Jun 8, 2021 10:49 AM

About pop-up ads and windows in Safari

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


1. Remove adware if installed on your Mac..

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

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

       Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

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

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

       Scan for Malware again.


       Additional steps  if necessary.

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

  3. Reset  Homepage.   https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac 

  4. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
User level: Level 10
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Jun 8, 2021 10:49 AM in response to DOCTOR_DAM

About pop-up ads and windows in Safari

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


1. Remove adware if installed on your Mac..

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

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

       Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

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

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

       Scan for Malware again.


       Additional steps  if necessary.

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

  3. Reset  Homepage.   https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac 

  4. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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

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