Your Mac keeps showing unwanted pop-up ads
Adware has installed itself on your Mac. It came from a free app you downloaded or a browser extension. Remove suspicious browser extensions first, then uninstall any unfamiliar apps, then run a security scan.
Adware is software that shows advertisements. It gets installed bundled inside free apps you download, or tricks you into installing it as a browser extension. Once it's there, it shows pop-ups, changes your search engine, and slows down your Mac. You can remove it by finding and uninstalling the offending apps and extensions.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Only removing browser extensions but not the underlying apps — adware will just reinstall the extension
- Not checking the Applications folder for unfamiliar apps
- Installing a 'free antivirus' that's actually more malware — use Malwarebytes, not random security apps
Signs you need professional help
- Pop-ups continue even after removing extensions and apps
- Your Mac is heavily infected with multiple adware programs
- You're unsure which apps or extensions are safe to remove
- You can't start your Mac normally
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