What to Do If Safari Won't Open On a MacBook

Sep 21
07:02

2016

Lisa Heydon

Lisa Heydon

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There may be the possibility that you are unable to open an Apple Safari browser on the MacBook, There are a number of reasons why this happens but if you can remove this only when you know the exact reason, this blog will help you know more about it.

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If you are unable to open an Apple Safari browser on the MacBook,What to Do If Safari Won't Open On a MacBook Articles there may be the possibility that you are having Internet connectivity problems as the firewall or proxy server settings may be stopping your browser from connecting to the Internet. As well, you can delete unsupported third-party plug-ins from your web browser. In that case, all the Safari application files are damaged; you should delete all preference files of the program. However, if you still have any query or concerns, contact the Safari browser customer support executives get support from them for resolving all technical glitches.

Proxy Settings

If Safari won't open on a MacBook, check your Internet connections for any proxy servers by launching the system preferences, as misconfigured settings may stop your browser from opening. Click on the 'Apple' icon and choose 'System Preferences', and then click on the 'Network' option and choose the 'Advanced' option. Click the 'Proxies' button to confirm your configuration. After that, disable the proxy settings and restart your Safari browser.

Firewall Settings

Sometimes, improperly configured Firewall can prevent Safari and other software from connecting to the Internet. In such a situation, you should check your firewall settings to assure that Safari is not blocked by accessing its settings. If it's, click the 'Security & Privacy' and choose the 'Firewall' option. Click on the lock icon and choose the 'Firewall Options'. Browse the programs list and navigate to see if Safari is presented. If so, hit the up and down arrow, and choose the 'Allow Incoming Connections' option. Click the 'OK' button.

Third-party Add-ons

In most cases, the third-party add-ons or programs can cause the Safari browser to close, run slowly or have other issues related to performance. Remove the add-on files manually from the user-level and root-level libraries in Finder or check the plug-ins installation package for removal feature. Find the folders and browse related content for any third-party extension files, and then move these files to the Trash. Now, restart the Safari and replace the files one by one. If any files causing the error, you can replace that particular file by clicking on them right side in the Trash and choosing the 'Put Back' option.

Removing Preference Files

Safari preferences files can store information such as appearance, layout or download actions. If the preference files are corrupted, then it can stop programs from opening. In order to fix the problem, delete these files and reset your preferences. Once completed, restart your computer and then re-open the Safari browser.

However, if you are still experiencing the same problem as the ''Safari Won't Open' on the MacBook, call on the Apple Safari support phone number and seeks for the quick assistance of the professionals.