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My safari search keeps redirecting to Bing

Why does my search keep redirecting to a Bing search? why does my search engine keep going to bing it changes from google to bing.

My search engine keeps changing to bing as soon as hit search/enter it shows install mac then goes to bing ? how do I change this back?

I searched my applications and I do not have the "Genieo/InstallMac" rootkit. on my mac.


Help! This is driving me nuts

Thanks

iMac 27", 10.14

Posted on Feb 6, 2019 5:13 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2019 7:05 PM

Adware is installed on your Mac.


1. Use  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 “Scan Now” button. Once done quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

     Restart the computer, relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.


2. Additional steps to take if necessary.

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

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

    3. Remove unknown extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

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Feb 6, 2019 7:05 PM in response to chachlv99

Adware is installed on your Mac.


1. Use  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 “Scan Now” button. Once done quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

     Restart the computer, relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.


2. Additional steps to take if necessary.

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

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

    3. Remove unknown extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

My safari search keeps redirecting to Bing

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