Safari Resets itself

Ram171 · Mar 5, 2013, 08:25 AM

I wont bore you with the details, a synopsis:

1. Safari works fine..happy with it in fact
2. Idiot me installs McAfee plug-in (site advisor)
3. Deleted McAfee plug-in
4. Safari keeps re-setting itself making life tedious (unchecking java and all other nonsense)
5. Safari works terrible so had to install Firefox

I like Safari, want to fix safari. HOW IN THE HECK do you re-install/fix it???

GGJstudios · Mar 5, 2013, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram171

I wont bore you with the details, a synopsis:

1. Safari works fine..happy with it in fact
2. Idiot me installs McAfee plug-in (site advisor)
3. Deleted McAfee plug-in
4. Safari keeps re-setting itself making life tedious (unchecking java and all other nonsense)
5. Safari works terrible so had to install Firefox

I like Safari, want to fix safari. HOW IN THE HECK do you re-install/fix it???

Make sure you've removed all traces of McAfee. The most effective method for complete app removal is manual deletion:

Best way to FULLY DELETE a program

Ram171 · Mar 5, 2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGJstudios

Make sure you've removed all traces of McAfee. The most effective method for complete app removal is manual deletion:

Best way to FULLY DELETE a program

I indeed did that. Thats good information for us to know on how to effectively delete apps. Unfortunately, Safari still resets itself. Im going to check later on and will update the post.

nielsrasmus · Mar 5, 2013, 12:20 PM

Did you remember to reboot ?

smithrh · Mar 5, 2013, 12:26 PM

Also, what do you mean by "Safari resets itself?"

What do you see when this happens?

Ram171 · Mar 5, 2013, 06:51 PM

I did reboot. As far as re-setting itself, every option is placed at default (i.e. settings like disable Java, homepage, disable open safe files etc.)

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Should I just do a time machine visit? Or is this overkill? any objections to Firefox?

dirt farmer · Mar 5, 2013, 07:22 PM

What is written to your logs immediately after a reset? That may give a clue.

robert05au · Mar 5, 2013, 10:19 PM

Have you checked for hidden mcafee files these are likely still around. worth a check for them.

Ram171 · Mar 6, 2013, 10:48 AM

I haven't checked logs after boot. All traces of McAfee are gone from what I can see.

dirt farmer · Mar 6, 2013, 11:05 PM

Did you use McAfee's uninstall instructions??

http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS100162

This site also mentions you must uninstall McAfee Internet Security, as well

http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocumen...33&id=TS101226

Did you do these two things? If not, re-install, then do a complete uninstall

Mar 5, 2013, 08:25 AM	#1
Ram171 macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2012	Safari Resets itself I wont bore you with the details, a synopsis: 1. Safari works fine..happy with it in fact 2. Idiot me installs McAfee plug-in (site advisor) 3. Deleted McAfee plug-in 4. Safari keeps re-setting itself making life tedious (unchecking java and all other nonsense) 5. Safari works terrible so had to install Firefox I like Safari, want to fix safari. HOW IN THE HECK do you re-install/fix it???
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Mar 5, 2013, 12:20 PM	#4
nielsrasmus macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2011	Did you remember to reboot ?
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Mar 5, 2013, 12:26 PM	#5
smithrh macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2009	Also, what do you mean by "Safari resets itself?" What do you see when this happens?
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Mar 5, 2013, 06:51 PM	#6
Ram171 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2012	I did reboot. As far as re-setting itself, every option is placed at default (i.e. settings like disable Java, homepage, disable open safe files etc.) ---------- Should I just do a time machine visit? Or is this overkill? any objections to Firefox?
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Mar 5, 2013, 07:22 PM	#7
dirt farmer macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2005	What is written to your logs immediately after a reset? That may give a clue.
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Mar 5, 2013, 10:19 PM	#8
robert05au macrumors regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia	Have you checked for hidden mcafee files these are likely still around. worth a check for them.
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Mar 6, 2013, 10:48 AM	#9
Ram171 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2012	I haven't checked logs after boot. All traces of McAfee are gone from what I can see.
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Mar 6, 2013, 11:05 PM	#10
dirt farmer macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2005	Did you use McAfee's uninstall instructions?? http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS100162 This site also mentions you must uninstall McAfee Internet Security, as well http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocumen...33&id=TS101226 Did you do these two things? If not, re-install, then do a complete uninstall
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