If your browser’s homepage has suddenly been replaced by Safe Finder without your permission, it’s likely caused by a browser hijacker. This can be a frustrating experience, but don’t worry, it’s not difficult to remove Safe Finder from your Mac.
The easiest way to get rid of the hijacker is to use Combo Cleaner antivirus. Simply launch Combo Cleaner, select antivirus, and click start scan. Combo Cleaner will detect and remove all elements related to Safe Finder. You can find a link to download Combo Cleaner in the description below.
If you prefer to remove Safe Finder manually, there are a few steps you can take. However, please note that the following instructions are intended for experienced users only. Any action you take upon this information is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of this guide.
To get rid of Safe Finder manually, the first thing you need to do is to uninstall the malicious program from your computer. When removing the browser hijacker, try to find suspicious recently installed programs and delete them too, as it’s pretty common for malware to come with other unwanted programs. To do this, launch Finder and select Applications in the left tab. Check if there are any unknown apps that you’ve never installed, and drag them to the trash.
Next, in the upper menu, click the Apple icon and choose System Preferences. Click the dots icon to show the System Preferences tab. Select Profiles at the bottom of the window, and choose the admin prefs profile or other unsigned profiles. Click the icon and enter your password.
To remove Safe Finder redirect virus from Safari, start Safari and click on the Safari button from the top menu. Select Preferences, go to the Extensions tab, and delete Safe Finder or any other suspicious extensions you don’t remember installing. Finally, go to the Search tab and set your preferred search engine.
To remove Safe Finder virus from Google Chrome, open Google Chrome and click the three dots icon. Then go to more tools > extensions. Delete Safe Finder or any other suspicious extensions you don’t remember installing. Finally, to make sure everything is okay, go back to the settings and check if the primary search provider is set correctly.
If you have any difficulties in the process of manual removal of Safe Finder browser hijacker, we strongly recommend using an automated tool like Combo Cleaner. With these steps, you should be able to remove Safe Finder from your Mac and get back to browsing without any interruptions.