Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

My bookmarked sites have been replaced with ad sites

  • 1 phendula
  • 1 inayo le ngxaki
  • 1 view
  • Impendulo yokugqibela ngu cor-el

more options

I have eight bookmarks on my bookmarks bar, and every one of them links to one of three ad sites instead of to the website it is supposed to link to. When I go to "Organize Bookmarks," none of my correct bookmarks show up; only the three ad sites show. I cannot delete any of these. Every time I add another bookmark, one of the ad sites attaches itself to it. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, and have deleted the folder that contains bookmark info from the Preferences or Library folder in the System folder (can't remember exactly what). I also cannot access some secure websites.

I have eight bookmarks on my bookmarks bar, and every one of them links to one of three ad sites instead of to the website it is supposed to link to. When I go to "Organize Bookmarks," none of my correct bookmarks show up; only the three ad sites show. I cannot delete any of these. Every time I add another bookmark, one of the ad sites attaches itself to it. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, and have deleted the folder that contains bookmark info from the Preferences or Library folder in the System folder (can't remember exactly what). I also cannot access some secure websites.

All Replies (1)

more options

This can be caused by a problem with the file places.sqlite that stores the bookmarks and the history.