Finally: empty the Trash and restart your Mac.įor a description of how this may have occurred, how to avoid it in the future, and for Apple's recommended actions read How to install adware.If there is a folder in it named 'Advanced Mac Cleaner', drag it to the Trash. Then: Open the Applications folder by using the Finder's Go menu > Applications. It does whatever is possible to get rid of cookie-related pop-ups, presuming that users protect themselves by using other tools, extensions, and browser settings, Kladnik says.If there is an entry in that list named 'Advanced Mac Cleaner' remove it from the Login Items list using the (minus) button below it. Then: Open (Apple menu) System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items.As long as you use the Go to Folder method you will find the files that require deletion. One is preceded by the ~ (tilde), the other is not. On your Mac, you can find these options in Safari > Preferences. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Safari and turn on Block Pop-ups and Fraudulent Website Warning. Then: Repeat the above instructions with the following two files: Make sure Safari security settings are turned on, particularly Block Pop-upsfor pop-up windowsand the Fraudulent Website Warning.Under the section Optionally remove other adware files, add the following to the list of files to delete: 'Advanced Mac Cleaner' will require reading the instructions in that document with the following modifications:
Refer to the following Apple Support document: Stop pop-up ads and adware in Safari - Apple Support. You do not need to download or install anything to fix it.
