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Anything inside this folder is a series of preference files for applications used by users/the system. Open the Library folder, open Application Support folder, and again, check for anything suspicious.

The filepath for this folder is simply inside the main drive, Library will be on the same hierarchy as Users, System, Applications, and so on.

Next up is to check the system Library folder for any lingering pest files. Do not delete folders in this enclosing Safari folder, only files.Įmpty the trash securely again. You should open and clear Extensions folder, ist, as well as the Local Storage folder. This is the real bread and butter here, and where you'll find. Next folder for inspection is back in the Library folder, named Safari. Clear anything in there that doesn't look right, this Folder is normally empty by default anyways. Inside this folder is anything Safari uses, either intentionally or not. Next folder on the list is back in the Library, so head backwards in the File path and scroll down to Internet Plug-ins. Securely empty the trash to ensure that even if they're in use, they will be deleted. Once you've located files associated with the program, Command/Delete them, or just delete them however you normally would. Find the name of your assailant, be it Trovi, Conduit, or the plethora of others out there that hijack your browser (take note of the website it launches when you go to your homepage, check Safari's system preferences to double check prior to this dive into your system files). Application Support is one of them, this will house anything dealing with preference files or misc files for programs or apps, including in some cases, search redirect add ons. Inside this are a few folders that you'll need to pop in and check out. The file path should be something along the lines of /Users/YOURNAME/Library. Magically, the Library folder will appear, which you'll need to click on, and go in to. Mouse up to the 'Go' top menu selection, and hold down the Option/Alt key. I should warn you, deleting files in this part may affect your computer adversely. While some antivirus programs are great for this, avoid MacKeeper like the plague, it basically will do the same thing. Next up is to navigate to Finder and remove traces of the pest in your user files. Quit it, or Force Quit it using the Command/Option/Esc shortcut. This means entering the Library folders for both the system and user accounts affected by the Trovi/Conduit/Search protect redirect malwares.įirst up is closing Safari down.

Now you have to actually go in and manually disengage anything plugged in to safari.

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