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How to get rid of spyware

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  • Mac OS X
  • Computers
  • Spyware
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June 1, 2014 8:12:37 AM

I got some spyware on my computer by downloading MplayerX onto my computer. The spyware is causing adds to comp on google that say you have wo 1m with a flashing banner, and on some websites adds cover the screen and once you close thenm they bring you to a new page. I already deleted all of the MplayerX files from my computer and I'm still having the ad issue

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June 1, 2014 8:25:41 AM

malwarebytes, spybot, are good programs might have to run them several times to get rid of everything
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June 1, 2014 8:37:40 AM

te100 said:
malwarebytes, spybot, are good programs might have to run them several times to get rid of everything


neither of those have a mac version.
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June 1, 2014 10:55:31 AM

oh didnt see the mac part sorry.
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June 2, 2014 8:37:03 AM

You can try booting into your recovery partition and using the "reinstall osx" option. This removes all system files, keeping documents and programs intact. This should clean it up. If not, you unfortunately may need to wipe your drive and reinstall
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June 3, 2014 12:31:51 PM

I found the answer needed to download an adware removal tool from http://www.thesafemac.com/art/. the page tells you a lot about mac adware and male ware and if you acquire it how to get rid of it for free.
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