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My Safari search engine switches to Bing, even though Google is my default engine

In the past few hours, when I type in the search bar at the top of the screen it starts off with displaying Google options, when I actually press enter it switches straight to Bing. I already checked and Google is set up as my default search engine on Safari. I am super annoyed and have tried different answers online, but nothing works. Can anyone help me fix this problem? Thank you. Everything is up to date, and I am using MacBook pro, MacOs Mojave 10.14.1.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 3, 2019 10:12 PM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2019 12:10 AM

 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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Mar 4, 2019 12:10 AM in response to valentina227

 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

Mar 7, 2019 4:31 AM in response to valentina227

  Remove unknown Login item.

     System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login items

     Authenticate and unlock the lock.

     Highlight the unknown login item (Mac Mechanic?) and click the “-“ button at the bottom left to remove it.


      Download EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/maspro  and post the report here.

      Click, “Free Download” button and then  “Click to download” button,

      open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.

      Click on the bouncing  EtreCheck icon in the Dock.

      “Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.

      Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy report” .

      Paste the report when you reply.

My Safari search engine switches to Bing, even though Google is my default engine

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