I seemed to have picked up malware that opens new windows with advertising.

How do I stop malware which opens new windows with advertising links, I use a mac mini with Yosemite OS X 10.10

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Links that open new windows in Safari instead of new Tabs...grrrr!!!!

Why is it that when clicking on a link in a website sometimes open a new tab in the same window (which is great) an other times it opens a completely new window (annoying)? I have already ticked the box which tells safari to open new links in tabs rather than a new window, but it continues to open new windows...although not always. Firefox seems to handle this feature a lot better. Any ideas?

Funny you should post this. I was just looking for this answer as well and I found this:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9343894&#9343894
thread. Basically, enter:
defaults write com.apple.Safari TargetedClicksCreateTabs -bool true
in a terminal window and it will change to the behavior you desire. Change 'true' to 'false' to revert back.
Andy

When I do a search, with MSN as my homepage, it pops up in a new window not a tab like it used to. MSN says it is Firefox related. How do I fix this? I have the option selected to open new windows in tabs instead and it still won't work.

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Please continue here: [/questions/832115]</blockquote> 
I use Firefox 4.0.1 and have MSN set as my homepage. Recently, even with the option set to make windows open in tabs instead, if I do searches on the MSN page, the results pop up in a new window. I contacted MSN and they said it is something to do with Firefox. It didn't use to do this, even after initially upgraded to 4.0.1, but started about a week ago and even with me doing nothing to my computer. How do I get this to stop and go back to new tabs instead?
It does not do this using Google, AOL, Yahoo, or another other search, just MSN/Bing.

That's strange. It's possible that you are having a problem with some Firefox add-on that is changing your Firefox's normal behavior. Have you tried disabling all add-ons (just to check), to see if Firefox goes back to normal? Also have you tried uninstalling & re-installing flash? If you need help un-installing Flash see http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html. You also could try safe mode. See https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Safe+Mode .

I am looking at a web page with highlighted words that are links that open new windows. I don't even click on them and they upen as I pass over them accidentily with the cursor. extremely annoying!what is it called and how can I remove this 'feature'

it is usually one highlighted word that when touched, opens up a small window of related companies or info or websites that I might be interested in. one word "presenter" was highlighted, touched it with my cursor, and I think caught a damaging virus.

Hi,
Please check if this happens in [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Safe%20Mode Safe Mode].
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions Problematic Extensions]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20extensions%20and%20themes Troubleshooting Extensions and Themes]
[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Uninstalling+add-ons Uninstalling Add-ons]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_toolbars Uninstalling Toolbars]
Safe mode disables the installed '''Extensions''', and themes ('''Appearance''') in '''Tools''' ('''Alt''' + '''T''') > '''Add-ons'''. Hardware acceleration is also temporarily disabled - the manual setting is '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Advanced''' > '''General''' > '''Use hardware acceleration when available'''. [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Options%20window%20-%20Advanced%20panel?as=u Options > Advanced]. All these settings/add-ons can also be individually or collectively disabled/enabled/changed in Firefox normal mode to check if an extension, theme or hardware acceleration is causing issues.

Hi I seemed to have picked something on my MacBook Pro that hits me with a survey that involves winning a new iPhone 5 or iPad. Is there anything you can advise to get rid of whatever it is?

Hi Anybody
I seemed to have picked something on my MacBook Pro that hits me with a survey that involves winning a new iPhone 5 or iPad. Is there anything you can advise to get rid of whatever it is? Bear in mind I am a greenhorn with regard to computers!
Computer: 2.8 GHz intel core 2 Duo MacBook Pro computer with Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5
I did download clamXav software as someone on line recommended it which duly scanned my computer and located some infected files. However, I don't know how to select these files to delete them. Does anyone know an idiot's guide for this software?
Regards Art4

Quit Safari.
Hold the shift key down and relaunch Safari.
Reset Safari.
Click Safari in the menu bar.
From the drop down select "Reset Safari".
Uncheck the box next to " Remove saved names and passwords".
Click "Reset".
Empty Caches
Safari > Preference > Advanced
Checkmark the box for "Show Develop menu in menu bar".
Develop menu will appear in the Safari menu bar.
Click Develop and select "Empty Caches" from the dropdown.
Turn off Extensions if any, and launch Safari.
Safari > Preferences > Extensions

I seem to have picked up some sort of virus or bug of some kind. I'm getting personals ads throughout my Facebook and yahoo home page. i've tried CCleaner and it takes them off but only for a short time so i downloaded iantivirus but that found nothing

i seem to have picked up some sort of virus or bug of some kind. I'm getting personals ads throughout my Facebook and yahoo home page. i've tried CCleaner and it takes them off but only for a short time so i downloaded iantivirus but that found nothing

It may not be a good soloution for a novice, but I have been using hosts files to block unwanted URLs for many years with zero disasters and lots of positive results.
As I noted, whenever I find a new "bad" site, I simply add the name to my hosts file. It takes a few seconds and then it's gone forever. I find no difficulty whatsoever.
No, it's not for everyone, which is why I gave no specific details; but for those who are interested and have the desire to learn about these hosts files, it is a very good way to avoid "bad" websites.
I also enjoy the "clean" view of a webpage when there are no ads showing at all. The page loads faster and the distractions are gone.
I never realized how much junk I am supressing until I got my iPad and saw all those horrid ads that are blocked on my other computers.
Here is a typical result of properly using a hosts file:
I love it when a plan comes together - - H. Smith.

Do you have any exp. guys that your ipad3 infected with malware virus?

Do you have any exp. guys that your ipad3 infected with malware virus?

There is no malware for the iPad, unless you have jailbroken it. If you have not jailbroken it, whatever problem you are having that prompts you to ask about viruses is not caused by malware, guaranteed.

I have seemed to have picked up a virus and now i get a prompt to buy Mac Defender to clean up my computer. does this sound legit?

i have seemed to have picked up a virus and now i get a prompt to buy Mac Defender on line. does this sound legit? i'm not even sure where the virus may have come from.

No,Tim, it's a scam Trojan.
Google Search:
http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Mac+Defender&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF -8
Apple Search:
https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/search.jspa?peopleEnabled=true&us erID=&containerType=&container=&spotlight=true&q=Mac%20Defender

How can I get a pdf. to open in Safari, all i'm getting is a new window with a black, blank page, instead of the pdf., and I don't want to save the file to the desktop, Safari didn't use to do that, and I don't have Adobe in the internet plug in folder.

How can I get a pdf. to open in Safari, all i'm getting is a new window with a black, blank page, instead of the pdf., and I don't want to save the file to the desktop, Safari didn't use to do that, and I don't have Adobe in the internet plug in folder.

Hi
Please take a look to this thread Re: Can I refresh the browser rather than open a new tab?

I have a disabled ipod that will not restore with iOS7

I have a disabled ipod that will not restore with iOS7

What exactly happens when you try to restore via iTunes?
Disabled
Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

I have an apogee ensemble that I am using with Logic that was working fine 2 days ago but now it is seeing the apogee but giving me a conflict era and I can't get sound through my mixing board. What could be causing it, I haven't changed any settings

I have an apogee ensemble that I am using with Logic that was working fine 2 days ago but now it is seeing the apogee but giving me a conflict era and I can't get sound through my mixing board. What could be causing it, I haven't changed any settings

OK, but in my ipad, the apple id i have in itues is already the one iwant to have, but th one i used to sin in for i-coud is the other one. Any tip as to how to change the apple id for icloud and any idea how to know what apps i bought with the other apple id so as to delete them from my ipad to avoid being asked to enter another apple id every time they get updated? thanks!

AFTER A WHILE THAT I AM INTO THE INTERNET FIREFOX IS OPENING AND LOADING HOUNDRED OF NEW WINDOWS WITH THA FIREFOX HELP SO MY COMPUTER IS DOWN...DO YOU KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO?

while i am in to the internet firefox is opening new windows by it's self with firefox's help.it opens so many windows that my system is crushing down.....i do not know what to do to fix it.i unistalled firefox and i installed it again but i have the same problem.please send me an e-mail to tell me what to do because if you only answer here i do not know if i will be able to find your answer.
thanks!

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I have a craft cd that can be used with a pc or Mac os-9. Can I use this with my snow leopard 10.6 ?

I have a craft cd that can be used with a pc or Mac 0s-9. Can I use this cd on my IMacG5 10.6.8?

Pop in the CD and try, however it is unlikely because Classic App's will not run in Snow Leopard.
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Have a IPad air. I cannot sync all my music from my computer. It keeps saying the device has timed out??? What does this mean? Unfortunately I have an older Dell that's running windows XP. Help

Have a IPad air. I cannot sync all my music from my computer. It keeps saying the device has timed out??? What does this mean? Unfortunately I have an older Dell that's running windows XP. Help please. Not a computer savvy person

Device Manager which is in Control Panels
I strongly recommend AIDA64 to show everything, temps, fans, chips, drivers and versions
http://www.aida64.com/ Windows has better tools to show you every service and knick and cranny
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2769294
http://realitypod.com/category/hacks-and-cracks/mac-hacks-and-cracks/
MacBook definitely uses Cirrus - probably iMac

I seem to have lost my home and bookmarks button along with others from my web browser

I seem to have lost my home and bookmarks buttons, along with others, from my web browser

'''Can't see the Menu Bar''' (File, Edit, View, History...Help)? Hold down the key ( key in OSX) and press the following letters in this exact order: V T M
The Menu Bar should now be displayed permanently, unless you turn it off again (View > Toolbars). Turning the Menu Bar on and off is a new feature in version 3.6.
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'''To display the Status Bar''', View, then click Status bar to place a check mark (display) or remove the check mark (not displayed).
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http://kb.mozillazine.org/Netbooks#Full_screen
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See: '''[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Java+plugin+with+Firefox#Updates Updating Java]'''
Do the update with Firefox closed.

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