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User profile for user: Gillard2000
Gillard2000 Author
User level: Level 1
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Bing overtakes my search engine?

When I search for something on my safari browser which is set to google search engine as my default search engine, bing take over. I have done some research but haven't found any thing that was able to help me yet. One person suggested that there is a Genieo thing on the computer but I can't even find that. The only extension that i have installed is Honey and it has been on there a long while before this problem started happening. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

MacBook Pro Retina

Posted on Jan 24, 2019 4:31 AM

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
User level: Level 10
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Jan 24, 2019 6:00 AM in response to Gillard2000

Remove Adware/Malware installed on your Mac without your knowledge.


Please take all these steps.


1. Run  the latest release of MalwareBytes for Mac to remove malware/adware.


    Install guide:       https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1817

    Uninstall Guide:  https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1190


    The installer may ask you to allow it in Security & Privacy  /System Preference. Allow it.

    Click the blue “Scan Now” button.

    Once done, scan again. Quit Malwarebytes for Mac.



2. Disable all extensions and test.


     Disable or uninstall extensions.

     Section: Manage extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac


3. Choose a search engine.

     Delete all text in the Smart Search field, click the magnifying glass , then choose a search engine from the dropdown  list.

     https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac


4. Set your Home Page.

    https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac


5 Restart your Mac.

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