When I open Firefox, the following shows up in the search window at the top, middle section of the page, "http://search.hmapsanddirections.co/?uc=20180218&ad=appfocus1&source=g-ccc3-lp0-bb8&uid=3b83a4db-c11a-445c-a4fc-f50ed3f28ad3&i_id=maps_100.7&page=newtab&" I have a feeling it's malware. Can anyone tell me how to eliminate it? It doesn't really bother anything. I can still put what I'm searching for in the window, but I'd like to get rid of it. Thanks.
Firefox Search Window
- Thread starter billinden
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It sounds like you may have picked up some malware!!
Have a look here:
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-search-hmapsanddirections-co/
And here:
https://www.google.ca/search?client....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.178....0.m7XUqQXUt1w
And then I'd head off to and dowload and run this:
MALWAREBYTES FOR MAC
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
- Patrick
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Thanks, but....
Thanks Patrick. I downloaded the Malwarebytes for Mac, then ran it. It said "You're clean". Unfortunately, I still the same junk in my Firefox search window.
Thanks Patrick. I downloaded the Malwarebytes for Mac, then ran it. It said "You're clean". Unfortunately, I still the same junk in my Firefox search window.
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Sorry to hear that, so now best go back and read some of the hits on the sites I provided above for a fix unless someone comes up with a known solution here they might post.
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You're welcome, and BTW, what do you have in your Firefox preference for a home page??
Not something close to the address being shown I hope!!
Or set it to nothing or maybe google or ???? Your choice.
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Oops Is Right
That was it! Don't know when that happened or how, but it's now Google, thanks to you. I think I need a brain transplant now. Thanks so much!
You're welcome, and BTW, what do you have in your Firefox preference for a home page??
Not something close to the address being shown I hope!!
Or set it to nothing or maybe google or ???? Your choice.
- Patrick
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That was it! Don't know when that happened or how, but it's now Google, thanks to you. I think I need a brain transplant now. Thanks so much!
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