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# Getting Rid of Adware on Your Mac
- URL: https://chrisenns.com/2015/03/getting-rid-of-adware-on-your-mac/
- Published: 2015-03-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-08T23:52:52.000Z
- Author: Chris Enns
- Tags: Uncategorized, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-04-08 17:47, #ichris

[Via MinimalMac.com](https://minimalmac.com/post/113480487734/adwaremedic?ref=chrisenns.com):

> Although AdwareMedic functions somewhat like anti-virus software, it’s important to understand that it is not anti-virus software!

and further down:

> Using AdwareMedic will not prevent you from being "infected" with adware again in the future. For that matter, neither will using anti-virus software; only a change in your online habits can keep you safe.

If you think you've got some Adware \[footnote\] [Adware is](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adware?ref=chrisenns.com) any software package which automatically renders advertisements in order to generate revenue for its author. \[/footnote\] on your Mac, [Adware Medic is free to download](https://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php?ref=chrisenns.com) \- donations accepted.