Only-search on my mac
I have only-search on my iMac and cannot get rid of it. Any suggestions on how to remove it?
I apologize. I was going crazy.
I have worked on computers for years, and what was driving me nuts was that no one considers this malware. Also, the opinion is that this is something you can cure by resetting all your Safari settings. Well, you can't. You also can't download AdwareMedic because it will redirect you. You can't reset your home page and so forth. These are not Safari settings, these are active programs that move in and change your Safari parameters back after you change them.
Please note, I didn't start this thread. Someone else started it and had 15 other questions with no replies!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please note also, that I was only able to get rid of the malware because I used ANOTHER computer to download AdwareMedic. How does someone cure the problem if they only have one Mac?
There is almost no discussion of this problem, which is apparently REALLY common.
Why are these people not prosecuted????
Those are my lame excuses to being impolite to someone who was offering to help.
I guess the next step is to get Apple to step in. There is no excuse for the status quo.
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You installed a variant of the "VSearch" trojan. Remove it as follows.
This malware has many variants. Anyone else finding this comment should not expect it to be applicable.
Back up all data before proceeding.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.midnight.agent.plist
Right-click or control-click the line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item selected. Drag the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password.
Repeat with each of these lines:
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.midnight.daemon.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.midnight.helper.plist
Restart the computer and empty the Trash. Then delete the following items in the same way:
/Library/Application Support/midnight
/System/Library/Frameworks/v.framework
The problem may have started when you downloaded and ran an application called "MPlayerX." That's the name of a legitimate free movie player, but the name is also used fraudulently to distribute VSearch. If there is an item with that name in the Applications folder, delete it, and if you wish, replace it with the genuine article from mplayerx.org.
This trojan is often found on illegal websites that traffic in pirated content such as movies. If you, or anyone else who uses the computer, visit such sites and follow prompts to install software, you can expect more of the same, and worse, to follow. Never install any software that you downloaded from a bittorrent, or that was downloaded by someone else from an unknown source.
In the Security & Privacy pane of System Preferences, select the General tab. The radio button marked Anywhere should not be selected. If it is, click the lock icon to unlock the settings, then select one of the other buttons. After that, don't ignore a warning that you are about to run or install an application from an unknown developer.
Then, still in System Preferences, open the App Store or Software Update pane and check the box marked
Install system data files and security updates (OS X 10.10 or later)
or
Download updates automatically (OS X 10.9 or earlier)
if it's not already checked.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return. -
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Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac
Use these instructions to uninstall or remove ad-injection software—sometimes called adware.
What is ad-injection software?
Ad-injection software is advertising-supported software that can come from third-party download sites. Software you download from such sites may have been customized to install both the software you want and the ad-injection software. If your Mac has ad-injection software installed, you might see pop-up windows, ads, and graphics while surfing the web, even if "Block pop-up windows" is selected in Safari preferences. Ad-injection software might also change your homepage and preferred search engine.
Check Safari settings and extensions
Follow these steps to make sure that your Safari homepage, search engine, and browser extensions are the ones that you want.
Check your homepage
Go to Safari > Preferences, then click General. Make sure that the Homepage field contains the website you want.
Check your preferred search engine
Go to Safari > Preferences. The search engine setting is in either the Security pane or General pane, depending on the version of Safari that you're using. Make sure that the setting shows your preferred search engine.
Check your Safari extensions
Go to Safari > Preferences, then click Extensions. If you don't want an extension or can't determine what it does, select the extension from the list, then click Uninstall. These are examples of ad-injection extensions:
Amazon Shopping Assistant by Spigot Inc.
Ebay Shopping Assistant by Spigot Inc.
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GoPhoto.It
Omnibar
Remove certain ad-injection software
Follow these steps to remove Downlite, Conduit, or Genieo. If you're asked to enter a password when moving a file to the Trash or emptying the Trash, enter your administrator password.
Remove Downlite, also known as VSearch
Select each line in the list below, starting with /Library/Application Support/VSearch.
Choose Edit > Copy.
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Choose Edit > Paste to paste the line you copied into the text field, then press Return.
If the file is on your Mac, a window opens with the file you searched for already selected. Drag the file to the Trash.
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/Library/LaunchAgents/com.vsearch.agent.plist/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.daemon.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.helper.plist/Library/LaunchDaemons/Jack.plist
/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/Jack/System/Library/Frameworks/VSearch.framework
After you remove the files above, restart your Mac. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash to permanently remove the files.
Remove Conduit, also known as Trovi, MyBrand, or Search Protect
Select each line in the list below, starting with /Applications/SearchProtect.app.
Choose Edit > Copy.
From the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder.
Choose Edit > Paste to paste the line you copied into the text field, then press Return.
If the file is on your Mac, a window opens with the file you searched for already selected. Drag the file to the Trash.
Repeat the steps above for each file in the following list. If you get a message that the folder can't be found, continue to the next item in the list./Applications/SearchProtect.app
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.conduit.loader.agent.plist/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.perion.searchprotectd.plist
/Library/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins/CT2285220.bundle~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ConduitNPAPIPlugin.plugin
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/Library/InputManagers/CTLoader//Library/Application Support/Conduit/
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Remove Genieo, also known as InstallMac
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Open the Activity Monitor app:
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Look for the process "Genieo." Select it, then click the Force Quit button in the upper-left corner of the window.
Look for the process "InstallMac." Select it, then click the Force Quit button.
Quit Activity Monitor.
From the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder.
Type /private/etc/launchd.conf in the text field, then press Return.
If the file is on your Mac, a window opens with the file you searched for already selected. Drag the file to the Trash.
Restart your Mac, then continue to the next steps, below.Remove the files related to Genieo:
Select each item in the list below, starting with /Applications/Genieo.
Choose Edit > Copy.
From the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder.
Choose Edit > Paste to paste the line you copied into the text field, then press Return.
If the file is on your Mac, a window opens with the file you searched for already selected. Drag the file to the Trash.
Repeat the steps above for each item in the following list. If you get a message that the folder can't be found, continue to the next item in the list./Applications/Genieo
/Applications/InstallMac/Applications/Uninstall Genieo
/Applications/Uninstall IM Completer.app~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.completer.download.plist
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.completer.update.plist/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.plist
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.client.plist/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.engine.plist
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.completer.update.plist~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.genieo.completer.ltvbit.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.client.plist/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.genieoinnovation.macextension.client
/usr/lib/libgenkit.dylib/usr/lib/libgenkitsa.dylib
/usr/lib/libimckit.dylib/usr/lib/libimckitsa.dylib
~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.genieo.global.settings.plist~/Library/SavedState/com.genieo.RemoveGenieoMac.savedState
Now do the same for each folder in the following list. When these folders open, no file will be selected. Instead, select all items (Command-A) in the folder and drag them all to the Trash.~/Library/Application Support/Genieo/
~/Library/Application Support/com.genieoinnovation.Installer/~/Library/Saved Application State/com.genieo.RemoveGenieoMac.savedState/
Restart your Mac, then continue to the next steps, below.
From the Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder.
Type /Library/Frameworks/GenieoExtra.framework in the text field, then press Return.
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Hi there,
I probably have a malware called 'only search' which opens unwanted windows in safari and makes it nearly impossible to work.
Most of the windows refer to Mac Keeper and Mac Cleaner. I'm certainly not going to download any of these programs to get
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be much appreciated.
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http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
Install , open, and run it by clicking “Scan for Adware” button to remove adware.
Once adware is removed, quit the app by clicking AdwareMedic in the menubar
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anastasia808,
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There is no need to download anything to solve this problem.
You may have installed the "Downlite" or "VSearch" ad-injection malware. Follow the instructions on this Apple Support page to remove it.
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Besides the files listed in the support article, you may also need to remove this item in the same way:
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This is a real bummer, and I'm seriously hoping that a solution will be found.
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Its also a PITA to accomplish.
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https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
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