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DallasCowboysFan

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Jun 7, 2023
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This popped up on my screen last week and I hit the link by mistake, instead of hitting the x to delete it.

I went to cookies and deleted the cookie associated with it, and I cleared my history.

I did not see anything else related to it under programs.

How can I get rid of it?
 

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Mr.Fox

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Oct 9, 2020
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This popped up on my screen last week and I hit the link by mistake, instead of hitting the x to delete it.

I went to cookies and deleted the cookie associated with it, and I cleared my history.

I did not see anything else related to it under programs.

How can I get rid of it?
Have you tried restarting your computer? If you suspect that it is a virus, install Kaspersky Anti-Virus and do a full scan. I use this antivirus myself, very satisfied. I can offer to do a deep reset of the browser through the terminal. Make a mistake in writing or do not read the information that the computer will give you a total failure in the system.
I will write specifically, for those who can not read these commands are performed at your own risk. These commands are dangerous for the operating system in case of an error.
Close the Safari browser.
1. If your Safari browser is still in use, use the Finder's force quit feature to end it. Simply click the Apple> Force Exit menu.
2. Launch a terminal via Spotlight or Launchpad.
3. Run the commands below and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset steps.
mv ~/Library/Safari ~/Desktop/Safari-`date +%Y%m%d%H%M%S`
rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/Apple\ -\ Safari\ -\ Safari\ Extensions\ Gallery
rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/Metadata/Safari
rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari
rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.WebKit.PluginProcess
rm -Rf ~/Library/Cookies/Cookies.binarycookies
rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/Apple\ -\ Safari\ -\ Safari\ Extensions\ Gallery
rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.LSSharedFileList.plist
rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.RSS.plist
rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.plist
rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebFoundation.plist
rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebKit.PluginHost.plist
rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebKit.PluginProcess.plist
rm -Rf ~/Library/PubSub/Database
rm -Rf ~/Library/Saved\ Application\ State/com.apple.Safari.savedState
 
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kitKAC

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Feb 26, 2022
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This popped up on my screen last week and I hit the link by mistake, instead of hitting the x to delete it.

I went to cookies and deleted the cookie associated with it, and I cleared my history.

I did not see anything else related to it under programs.

How can I get rid of it?

Go into Safari Settings/Preferences, then Websites and under the Notifications section, Deny the site the notification is coming from (macosx-update.com).
 

DallasCowboysFan

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Jun 7, 2023
76
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Dallas, Texas
Thanks for your help. ^

I followed your instructions and denied it.
It was the only entry in the window.
I restarted the laptop.
Let's see what happens.

I have had this MacBook Pro since July. After owning PC's for 20 years, I am still learning about Macs.
It's been trial and error, but I am getting there.
👍
 
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Apple_Robert

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Sep 21, 2012
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Thanks for your help. ^

I followed your instructions and denied it.
It was the only entry in the window.
I restarted the laptop.
Let's see what happens.

I have had this MacBook Pro since July. After owning PC's for 20 years, I am still learning about Macs.
It's been trial and error, but I am getting there.
👍
A good adblocker will help prevent that kind of thing from happening to you.
 

Fishrrman

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Feb 20, 2009
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Try MalwareBytes.
It's free to download and install and use for 15 days.

After 15 days, it will ask if you want to register (pay) and continue using it.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS.
It also offers to convert to the free version.
YES, convert to the free one.

The only difference is the "pay for" version runs continuously in the background, while the free version only runs when you "launch it".

The free version works just fine for me.
 
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DallasCowboysFan

macrumors member
Original poster
Jun 7, 2023
76
28
Dallas, Texas
Try MalwareBytes.
It's free to download and install and use for 15 days.

After 15 days, it will ask if you want to register (pay) and continue using it.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS.
It also offers to convert to the free version.
YES, convert to the free one.

The only difference is the "pay for" version runs continuously in the background, while the free version only runs when you "launch it".

The free version works just fine for me.
What do you think about using 1Block as an ad blocker?
 
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