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• How can I remove a program locked from my mac

  How can I remove a program locked from my mac

  Please explain what a "locked" program

  In general, any application that has been downloaded from the Mac App Store can ve just moved to the trash and deleted.

  Applications that have been downloaded from other sources can be similarly moved to the trash, or they come with their own scripts 'uninstaller '.

• How can I remove chum research Malware on my Mac

  How can I remove chum research Malware on my Mac

  You may have installed one or more variants of the malware "VSearch' ad-injection. Please back up all data, and then take the steps below to disable it.

  Do not use any type of product, "anti-virus" or "anti-malware" on a Mac. It is never necessary for her, and relying on it for protection makes you more vulnerable to attacks, not less.

  Malware is constantly evolving to work around defenses against it. This procedure works now, I know. It will not work in the future. Anyone finding this comment a couple of days or more after it was published should look for a more recent discussion, or start a new one.

  VSearch malware tries to hide by varying names of the files it installs. To remove it, you must first identify the naming model.

  1 triple - click on the line below on this page to select, then copy the text to the Clipboard by pressing Control-C key combination:

  /Library/LaunchDaemons

  In the Finder, select

  Go ▹ go to the folder...

  from the menu bar and paste it into the box that opens by pressing command + V. You won't see what you pasted a newline being included. Press return.

  A folder named "LaunchDaemons" can open. If this is the case, press the combination of keys command-2 to select the display of the list, if it is not already selected.

  There should be a column in the update Finder window. Click this title two times to sort the content by date with the most recent at the top. Please don't skip this step. The files that belong to an instance of VSearch will have the same date of change within about a minute, so they will be grouped together when you sort the folder this way, which makes them easy to identify.

  Search in the folder with the name of all these forms:

  com.something.daemon.plist

  com.something.Helper.plist

  com.something .net - preferences.plist

  Here, something is a string, which may be different in each instance of VSearch random meaningless. So far it has always been an alphanumeric string without punctuation signs, such as "disbalance" or "thunderbearer."

  You may have more than one copy of the malware, with different values of something.

  There may be one or more files with the name of this form:

  com.somethingelseUpd.plist

  where George can be an empty string of sense that something different. Yet once, there may be more than one file of this type, with different values of Gisele.

  Here is a typical example of an infection VSearch:

  com.disbalance .net - preferences.plist

  com.thunderbearerUpd.plist

  You will have files with similar names, but probably not identical to these.

  If you feel confident that you have identified the files above, drag only the files - nothing - to the trash. You may be prompted for administrator login password. Close the Finder window.

  2. open this folder as in step 1:

  /Library/LaunchAgents

  Move to the trash all the files with the name of the form

  com.something.agent.plist

  where something is one of the strings that you found in step 1. There may be not all of these files.

  3. If you have whatever it is moved to the trash in step 1 and step 2, restart the computer and empty the trash.

  Do not remove the folder 'LaunchAgents' or "LaunchDaemons", or anything else inside of one or the other, unless you know you have another type of unwanted software and more VSearch. Records are a normal part of Mac OS X. The terms "agent" and "demon" is a reference to a program that starts automatically. This is not inherently bad, but the mechanism is sometimes exploited by hackers for malicious software.

  4 reset the home page in each of your browsers, if it has been modified. In Safari, first load the desired home page, then select

  ▹ Safari preferences... ▹ General

  and click on

  Set on the current Page

  The malware is now permanently inactivated, as long as you reinstall it never. A few small files will be left behind, but they have no effect, and trying to find all them is more trouble that it's worth.

  5. If you do not find the files or you are not sure about the identification, after what you have found.

  If in doubt, or if you have no backups, change nothing at all.

  6. the penalty may have started when you have downloaded and run an application called 'MPlayerX' or "PDF Pronto." If there is an element with a name in the Applications folder, delete it.

  This Trojan horse is often found on the illegal Web sites that traffic in content such as movies pirated. If you, or anyone else who uses the computer, visit these Web sites and follow the instructions to install the software, you can expect more of the same and worse, to follow. Never install software that you downloaded from a bittorrent, or which has been downloaded by someone else from an unknown source.

  In the aspect of security & confidentiality of system preferences, select the general tab. The marked anywhere radio button should not be selected. If this is the case, click the lock icon to unlock the settings, and then select an other keys. After that, do not ignore a warning that you are about to run or install an application from an unknown Director.

  Then, still in system preferences, open the pane of the App Store or software update and check the box marked

  Install the system data files and security updates (OS X 10.10 or later version)

  or

  Automatically download the updates (OS X 10.9 or earlier version)

  If it is not already done.

• How can I remove 'Powered by Genesis' of my Mac.

  How can I remove "Powered by ' Genesis ' of my Mac

  When does it appear?

  Your profile says information "Mac OS X (10.2.x)..  Is this correct?  Is your iMac an older model PowerPC, such as a G3 or G4?

• How can I remove wiseofferz popup ad on my mac?

  How can I remove wiseofferz popup ad on my mac?    I'm glad that you have set the preferences to block pop ups, but this doesn't seem to work. Thanks in advance

  From the Safari menu, select clear history.

  Safari really quit (in the menu).

  Restart Safari.

  Then download AdwareMedic (now called MalwarebytesAntiMalware.app, MBAM) of https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/mac/

  Quit Safari. Start the MMFA. Do the "scan".

• How can I remove HP Photo Creations from a MAC

  How can I remove HP Photo Creations from a Mac?  Does not work by dragging the icon to the trash.  The operating system is Maverick if it makes a difference.

  Thank you

  Thank you.  It worked.  I'm new to Mac, and it doesn't seem to work anything like Windows.

• How can I remove Adobe Reader DC for my MAC?

  How can I remove Adobe Reader DC for my MAC?

  Can you please tell me how to remove Adobe Reader DC for my MAC? I understand that Adobe has a special bond with tools to do.

  All that I want is the old program shaped adobe reader to use. Can't stand DC!

  Thank you for your help

  Hi Rhonda,

  There is no uninstall for Mac Reader program. You can directly delete the application from the Applications folder, which is just trash/Applications/Adobe Reader.app. Also, this can cause a break in the features of Safari to read PDF files using Adobe Reader plugin. To resolve this problem, go into/Library/Internet Plug - Ins / and remove AdobePDFViewer.plugin and AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin

  Kind regards

  Rave

• How can I remove chum research Malware from my mac Air

  I've been infected by malware - research of Chum. How can I delete?

  You may have installed ad-injecting malicious software ("adware").

  Do not use any type of product, "anti-virus" or "anti-malware" on a Mac. It is never necessary for her, and relying on it for protection makes you more vulnerable to attacks, not less.

  Save all data first.

  Some of the most common types of adware can be removed by following the instructions from Apple. But before you follow these instructions, you can try an automatic removal.

  If you are not already running the latest version of Mac OS X ("El Capitan"), update or upgrade in the App Store you could adware to automatically remove. If you are already using the latest version of El Capitan, you can still download the current update of the Apple Support downloads page and run it. Still, some types of malware will be deleted, not all. There is no such thing as the automatic removal of all possible malware, either by OS X third party software. That's why you can't rely on software to protect you.

  If the malware is deleted in your case, you will still need to make changes to the way you use your computer to protect you from new attacks. Ask if you need advice.

  If the malware is not automatically deleted, and you cannot remove yourself by following the instructions from Apple, see below.

  This simple procedure to detect any type of adware that I know. Disabling is a procedure distinct and better still.

  Some legitimate software is funded by advertising and may display advertisements in its own windows or in a web browser while it is running. It's not malware and it may not appear. In addition, some Web sites display advertising intrusive popup that can be confused with adware.

  If none of your web browsers work well enough to carry out these instructions, restart the computer in safe mode. Allows to temporarily disable the malware.

  Step 1

  Please triple - click on the line below on this page to select it, and then copy the text to the Clipboard by pressing Control-C key combination:

  ~/Library/LaunchAgents

  In the Finder, select

  Go ▹ go to the folder...

  from the menu bar and paste it into the box that opens by pressing command + v press return. Open a folder named "LaunchAgents", or you will get a notice stating that the file cannot be found. If the file is not found, proceed to the next step.

  If the folder opens, press the combination of keys command-2 to select the display of the list, if it is not already selected. Please don't skip this step.

  There should be a column in the update Finder window. Click this title two times to sort the content by date with the most recent at the top. If necessary, enlarge the window so that all the content show.

  Follow the instructions in this support article under the heading "take a screenshot of a window." An image file with a name starting in 'Screenshot' should be saved to the desktop. Open the capture screen and make sure it is readable. If this isn't the case, capture a small part of the screen indicating that what needs to be shown.

  Start a reply to this message. Drag the image file in the editing window downloading. Alternatively, you can include text in the response.

  Leave the case open for now.

  Step 2

  Do as in step 1 with this line:

  /Library/LaunchAgents

  The record which can open up will have the same name but is not the same as in step 1. In this step, the folder does not exist.

  Step 3

  Repeat with this line:

  /Library/LaunchDaemons

  This time the file will be called "LaunchDaemons."

  Step 4

  Open Safari preferences window and select the tab 'Extensions'. If the extensions are listed, post a screenshot. If there are no extensions, or if you cannot launch Safari, skip this step.

  Step 5

  If you use Firefox or Chrome browser, open the list of extensions and do as in step 4.

• How can I remove metadata?

  Years ago, I started this project and apparently somehow entered metadata for searches by key words. Now he made his appearance in weird places, to the left of my banner. Here's the URL: APGA Conference

  I tried the location in the Plan and design of views, but it does not show up until I published it. I went to the properties of the Page for each page and chose to metadata, but all fields are empty.

  Any thoughts on how to get rid of these unwanted words?

  You have a html on the page that displays that code:
  

  Do a select on your page in Muse and it will tell you if you have a few possible html on the page elements that are not visible in design mode. It possible can be hidden behind your header image. Don't forget to check out your master pages as well.

• How can I remove metadata from a picture of the Iphone?

  Well, I take lots of photos in my Iphone. At the point where I have to download on my PC, some of them I can't turn. In fact I turn them, but did allow me to save.

  What should do?

  Right-click on the file and point to open with and click on the paint,

  Using wallpaper Rotate.

• How can I remove a Userid stored on a MAC?

  I use an IMAC and accidentally typed my password in the user name box. Now when I click on the username box, my password is displayed. I can't delete or clear its contents. I tried to add many other possible 'userID' on the page and now they're all show so my password is not so obvious, but I would like to delete them all and start from scratch. Is there another solution Besides changing my password itself? Thank you!

  Follow these steps to delete the recorded data (form) in a drop-down list:

  1. Click on the (empty) input field on the web page to open the drop-down list
  2. Select an entry in the drop-down list
  3. Press the DELETE key (on a Mac: shift + delete) to remove it.
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Deleting_autocomplete_entries

• How can I remove the default documents that come with a new Send on behalf of the Signature? (I9, W9, W4, etc..) These are old and obsolete, so I don't want those who will appear for selection.

  How can I remove the default documents that come with a new Send on behalf of Signature (EchoSign)? (I9, W9, W4, etc..) These are old and obsolete, so I don't want those who will appear for selection.

  With the account of the company, you will get an option to remove these forms.

  Pro account you will need to contact the support team EchoSign

  With the free account, it is not possible.

• I changed my firefox to AOL of firefox 32. This package contains an additional AOL toolbar that I would like to delete. How can I remove this? Thank you!

  How can I remove the AOL toolbar?

  Also, I'd be happy just to get back to my original firefox, but this has been removed from my PC when I downloaded firefox to AOL. Do I download a new firefox and upload my favorites etc and then delete the firefox to AOL?

  Thanks for your help!

  Hello FJM8:

  YOU'RE THE BEST! The 1st solution (see below) was simple and worked like a charm.
  I was afraid I was for a fight against you-know-who, this big ISP one who gave me the add-on (or toolbar).
  Once again, your instructions were simple and worked super fast.

  Thank you!!!
  Phil

  How should I do if it's an add-on?

  Use the add-on Manager to remove the toolbar 1. Click on the menu button (upper right corner) and choose Add-ons. Open the tab of the Add-ons Manager. 2. in the tab of the Add-ons Manager, select the Extensions Panel. 3. Select the toolbar you want to delete. 4. click on the button Delete. 5. click on restart now if it appears. Your tabs will be saved and restored after the restart.

• How can I remove "bucksbee loyalty program?

  Cabre loyalty bee program - UNINSTALL

  How can I remove this from Firefox? Nothing WON'T find in anti-virus applications or malware.

  Hi Mercts-T,

  What is a toolbar, a pop-up window, or possible your homepage has been changed? More information will help us solve your problem.

  I'll try from Firefox Firefox to solve the issues in Safe Mode. If you do not have the issue so that all your modules, extensions, and themes are disabled, you can try adding them in one by one until you find the culprit. You should look at the guide to troubleshooting Extensions and themes and article troubleshooting issues with plugins like Flash or Java to solve common Firefox problems as well.

  You can also try to create a new profile.

  If your home page has been changed, you should take a look at the Knowledge Base How to set the home pagearticle. Your home page might have been changed by a particular site. Sites like MSN, Yahoo, etc. have been ask to become your homepage.

  There are the steps in this article to reset your preferences on the default home page. I would try everything first to clear all strangeness. If it works, you can try to set your homepage again to your personal preferences.

  If this does not work, you should look the article How to fix preferences that will not save.

  Finally, your problem may be because you have been hit by some malware.

  Hope this helps!

• How can I remove yahoo from firefox?

  I downloaded a screensaver and after installing it I'm done with a Yahoo Search page whenever I start Firefox.
  It is not in my plugins or addons so I can't remove it there.
  It is not in my list of installed programs so I can't uninstall it.

  I reinstalled Firefox and it's still there.
  How can I remove it?

  Hi gunnermac,

  You should take a look at the Knowledge Base How to set the home pagearticle. Your home page might have been changed by a particular site. Sites like MSN, Yahoo, etc. have been ask to become your homepage.

  There are the steps in this article to reset your preferences on the default home page. I would try everything first to clear all strangeness. If it works, you can try to set your homepage again to your personal preferences.

  If Yahoo has been set as the default search in the search bar, you should take a look in the Knowledge Base using the search in Firefox bararticle.

  If the address bar search has been changed, so you can take a look at Search the Web from the address bar.

  If this does not work, you should look the article How to fix preferences that will not save.

  Finally, your problem may be because you have been hit by some malware.

  Hope this helps!