Your web browser(s) should now function normally, and you should be able to reset the home page and search engine. Don't try to empty the Trash until you have restarted. Skip that item and go on to the next one. Again, some of these items may be absent, in which case you'll get a message that the file can't be found. There's no need to restart after each one. the only way that removing Chrome, and all associated files and folders, would help would be if this is being caused by a Chrome extension, and you can remove those easily through Chrome's preferences. Uninstalling Chrome would be overkill anyway. Removal of an app should be done properly, using the uninstaller if one is provided by the developer of the app. They can often remove too little or, worse, too much. I don't recommend this as a solution.įinally, I strongly recommend against use of apps like AppZapper. If it actually did work to block the ads, you would still have the problem that is causing it, but would just be covering it up. They usually cannot block ads that have been injected into a site by something else, as sounds like is the case with you.
See my Mac Malware Guide.Īlso, apps like GlimmerBlocker block ads that are supposed to be there. Don't get the impression that there's nothing dangerous out there and that you're invulnerable, or you'll end up infected sooner or later. With regard to some of the replies you've gotten.Īlthough there are no Mac viruses, by the strictest definition of the term, there is Mac malware out there, though it's rare. Start troubleshooting here:Įliminating browser redirects and advertisements (There's a subtle difference.) It could also be a problem with your network, such as DNS poisoning or a hacked wireless router. This is not malware, but it could be adware.