Q: How do I get a search engine to open automatically in Safari?
Some random download make an unauthorized search engine my default in Safari. I clicked "revert to original settings". Now when I open Safari I get the same four annoying Apple ads instead of a search page. I've been told it's better to use Safari than Chrome, but this is too aggravating.
Any suggestions?
MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)
Posted on Dec 2, 2015 10:20 AM
Adware is installed without your knowledge, removing it will help.
1. Use free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac/ AdwareMedic to remove adware
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
Download, install , open, and run it by clicking “Scan for Adware” button to remove adware.
Once done, quit Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
or
Remove the adware manually by following the “HowTo” from Apple.
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
2. Disable Extensions and test.
Safari > Preferences > Extensions
Turn all extensions off and test
Enable Extensions one by one and test.
To uninstall any extension, select it and click the “Uninstall” button.
3. Safari > Preferences > Search > Search Engine :
Deselect and select your preferred search engine.
4. Safari > Preferences > General > Homepage:
Set your Homepage.
Posted on Dec 2, 2015 11:05 AM