Safari preferences are changed without my permission

Safari preferences for cookies are changed from "Third parties...etc" to "Never" without any action on my part and the very annoying "MacKeeper" program pops up all the time. I would like to be able to eliminate whatever is causing these pop ups.

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Any time I open Safari i get a popup for myvdrive? why and how do I stop this? yes my safari preferences are checked that popups should be turned off.

why and how do I stop this? yes my safari preferences are checked that popups should be turned off. Also it pops up any time that I click anywhere to do anything in safari. Please help.

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This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you boot, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

Email changed without my permission!

My Skype was just hacked and my email was changed without my permission, how do I recover my account?!

JordanJDi wrote:
My Skype was just hacked and my email was changed without my permission, how do I recover my account?!
In your case, you need to contact customer support. They may ask you to answer some verification questions to prove that you indeed own that account, before they can assist you in resetting your password - Just open the link pasted below to see the instructions on how to get in touch with customer service -
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1170/how-can-i-contact-skype-customer-service
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Before every time I use to open a new tab it comes as top site. Now not anymore and instead is an automatically website calle Only Search. I went to Safari preference I change everything and when I quit Safari all the changes are gone.

Every time I used to open a new tab it comes as top site. Now not anymore , instead it open in a website called Only Search, I went to safari preferences and made all changes but after I quit Safari and open again all changes are gone. I can not change anything and new tab comes by it self with other website.

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.
Back up all data before making any changes.
Besides the files listed in the support article, you may also need to remove this item in the same way:
~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ConduitNPAPIPlugin.plugin
One of the steps in the article is to remove malicious Safari extensions. Do the equivalent in the Chrome and Firefox browsers, if you use either of those. If Safari crashes on launch, skip that step and come back to it after you've done everything else.
If you don't find any of the files or extensions listed, or if removing them doesn't stop the ad injection, then you may have one of the other kinds of adware covered by the support article. Follow the rest of the instructions in the article.
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 malware 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.
Still in System Preferences, open the App Store or Software Update pane and check the box marked
Install system data files and security updates
if it's not already checked.

Mail preferences don't stick or are changed without any user actions

Apple Mail keeps changing the settings of my IMAP account. I set the Mailbox Behavior options to certain values, and then - after few days - the settings are changed. It typically happens with the settings used to enable/disable the storing of draft and sent messages on the server. It seems it is a quite common issue.
Has anybody found a solution?
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SAME.. i have one account i DONT want to NOT check mail automatically on otherwise i get double messages.
I can have both my macs open and check the same setting on both and know theyre set exactly the same (so i know its not .mac 'syncing' the prefs)
It will sit there open and be the same for an hour or so. then suddenly i start getting doubled up mail arriving, i check the prefs and lo and behold its changed to 'check automatically'
Arrrgh
love a solution to this one

Safari preferences are not saving in Maverick.

Hi! My Safari preferences (homepage, open new tab with, remove history items, etc.) are not being saved. Whenever I close out of the app and restart, it reverts back to the default settings.
Can you provide any insight?
Thanks!

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My Apple ID password keeps changing without my permission?

I keep getting an email to tell me that my Apple ID has been successfully changed - but without my permission?
I've had to change it 4 times and no doubt it seems to keep on happening?
What's going on ?
Any ideas
Thanks

Update:
I've done a little research, fromsouth, which I guess is always best as you quite rightly said.
Although it sounded like you were leading me clearly onto the path of enlightenment by saying "only I know the answers to those questions" it made me smile, since they were technical questions which I had no answer to at that time.
I'm glad, albeit a nuisance jimmy that someone has the same problem.
If apple can't help then that's not very promising is it?
My only conclusion to solve this problem is to use 2 step verification which means somebody, if indeed it's of a hacking nature, would need to have access to the device where you'd receive a 4 number pin to make any changes to your Apple ID.
I'm far from technical but I'm hoping this will work? If that doesn't then I guess I'll go to an apple store and camp out until I understand what's what.
Thanks
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Log in pic changed without my permission

I went to log into my MacBook Pro and noticed on start up that my log in pic has changed into an eagle head.. Have not changed it and this pic is not stored on my laptop! How can his happen? Is it possible that someone has hacked into it? I am on a secured wifi connection . Haven't changed pics or on contact book. Can someone gain access through your ip address on your emails?
Bit worried to log on incase my legal files are/will be accessed

If they made a plan change and set it to today. then you would only see the prorated data (i.e. only having 8Gb). What day does your billing cycle end?
I am not sure why they would change your plan without telling you? Even after you said no??

IPhoto stops responding when preferences are changed

I'm having a very strange problem on my wife's Macbook, running OS 10.5.5 with iPhoto 7.1.4. Initially, iPhoto was freezing up (spinning beach ball) as soon as it was opened, and did not function at all. I can fix this problem by deleting the iPhoto plist preferences file, but the same thing happens again as soon as I open the iPhoto preferences window and try to change any preferences. iPhoto then remains broken (same as initial symptoms) until the plist file is deleted again.
I have tried the following potential fixes, none of which have worked:
1. Delete the iPhoto plist preferences file. This only fixes the problem until I try to change any preferences.
2. Rebuild the library. This didn't make any difference at all.
3. Open iPhoto with a new, blank, library. This didn't make any difference at all.
4. Repair disk permissions. This didn't make any difference at all.
5. Completely removed iPhoto using AppCleaner then reinstalled and updated to 7.1.4 again. This didn't make any difference at all.
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Have you applied the latest iLife Support updater, iLife Support 8.2 ?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
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My settings have changed without my permission , how i can rest these ?

''Hello I am using 3.6 mozilla firefox on my laptop. I recently noticed that the layout on the page has changed from its former settings & I have no knowledge has to how to restore it to its former arrangement. I do not know why this happened. The changes are noted as ....when I click on a link I no longer have the URL address as the the address bar that was at the top of the page has gone. Also I used to have a " back & forwards" arrows which I used to go back ....this is now gone & instead I have to select the history option every time & select back , which is annoying for me. How can I rest my page layout to where ot was formerly ?''

Sounds like you have the Menu Bar (File, Edit, View, History, Bookmarks, Tools, Help) but just in case you don't, see: <br/>
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Menu+bar+is+missing
Navigation Toolbar (Back/forward, Refresh...Home, URL/Location Bar, Search Bar): Either click View > Toolbars, click on "Navigation Toolbar" to place a check mark OR right-click the Menu Bar, click "Navigation Toolbar" to place a check mark. See: <br />
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Back+and+forward+or+other+toolbar+items+are+missing
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How+to+customize+the+toolbar
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Toolbar_customization
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Navigation+Toolbar+items
Bookmarks Toolbar: Same procedure as Navigation Bar except click "Bookmarks Toolbar".
You could be in Full Screen Mode if you have no Toolbars or Tab Bar: Press F11 (F11 is an on/off toggle). See:<br />
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Toolbar_customization_-_Firefox#Restoring_missing_menu_or_other_toolbars

Can my contract be changed without my permission?

I let my property out to a tenant about 5 months ago, at the time I contacted BT to cancel my contract. Because I had recently renewed it, they suggested it would make more sense to let the contract run and just to adjust my tenants rent to include to phone charges. This is what we did, so the contract is still in my name, and direct debit comes out of my bank account, so I am responsible for all bills. I got an email the other day thanking me for ordering BT Vision! I contacted my tenant, who said BT had called offering a better package, she told them that she didn't have a account number or any account details, as it wasn't in her name. They asked, if they got my permission, would she be interested in a new package, including BT Vision. She said yes, as long as I agreed, but no permission was sought and the deal seems to have been done and the contract changed. Is this legal? Can I cancel? I would be happy to pay any cancellation charges for my original landline/broadband contract and let her take over and arrange a new contract that suits her needs. Please advise.

If you get the run around with the call centre you could try the MODS on here http://bt.custhelp.com/app/contact_email/c/4951
But I'd give the call centre a chance to do something 1st. If you do decide to try the mods, allow 72hrs for a response.
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My homepage keeps changing without my permission, it changes often which worries me.

Every now and then my homepage changes to first something along the lines that Safe Search is on.. and now it changed to seek.mk, this worries me as I do not feel I have any viruses. I'm asking why it does that and if I should be worried.

http://www.ehow.com/how_6609141_remove-bearshare-spyware.html
I followed all prompts and they found nothing to suggest bearshare is on my computer.
But it is still automatically changing to become my homepage.

There are songs synced without my permission on my iOS device.

There are songs on my iOS device that are synced without my permission, not to mention using memory I would rather use for something else. I have untoggled everything and they still will not go away. I think they are on my iCloud but I don't know how to delete them from there. Please help!!

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I think my iPhone has been accessed without my permission. How do I know for sure.?

I have been having issues in my laptops for weeks. They are blatantly being accessed remotely and now it seems like they've gotten into my phone. Just because my wireless network is changing without my permission and my data logs show that programs and apps are being accessed when I haven't accessed them. Does iPhone run through apps daily even if they're not installed? Also . I saw video.toolbox which I understand(correct me if I'm wrong) is used on jailbroken phones. I don't have anything incriminating to hide on my phone or otherwise. But the invasion of privacy is sickening. Also. What about my passwords and financial info??? Please help me block this user and keep my info safe. Unless of course I'm being paranoid because of my laptop.

You are being paranoid because of your laptop.

Email will send a mass email without my permission

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JordanJDi wrote:
My Skype was just hacked and my email was changed without my permission, how do I recover my account?!
In your case, you need to contact customer support. They may ask you to answer some verification questions to prove that you indeed own that account, before they can assist you in resetting your password - Just open the link pasted below to see the instructions on how to get in touch with customer service -
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA1170/how-can-i-contact-skype-customer-service
IF YOU FOUND OUR POST USEFUL THEN PLEASE GIVE "KUDOS". IF IT HELPED TO FIX YOUR ISSUE PLEASE MARK IT AS A "SOLUTION" TO HELP OTHERS. THANKS!
ALTERNATIVE SKYPE DOWNLOAD LINKS | HOW TO RECORD SKYPE VIDEO CALLS | HOW TO HANDLE SUSPICIOS CALLS AND MESSAGES

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