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Change search engine

How do you change the search engine for safari?

It's always using Yahoo as the default one, and I always have to switch back to Google.

I've already searched everywhere on the Internet.

These are some links that I checked:

https://www.google.com/homepage/search/sp-safari.html

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8470396


The problems are that I have a older version of OS X, so it might be difficult to do.


MacBook Pro 13", OS X 10.11

Posted on Jun 16, 2019 6:22 AM

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Jun 16, 2019 6:31 AM in response to swiss_chocolate_wand

You have adware/malware installed. Use  Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac. It may be necessary to run more than one scan. After scanning a couple of times, restart the computer and test. If necessary, follow the manual instructions.  Do not download any other programs that are listed in the articles.   Malwarebytes uninstall


See if the below helps. I would scroll down to the below or you might fall asleep.


Step 1. Eliminate Yahoo Redirect from Windows


Step 2. Delete Yahoo Redirect from Mac OS X


Step 3. Uninstall Yahoo Redirect from Internet Explorer


Step 4. Remove Yahoo Redirect from Microsoft Edge


Step 5. Erase Yahoo Redirect from Mozilla Firefox


Step 6. Get rid of Yahoo Redirect from Google Chrome


Step 7. Eliminate Yahoo Redirect from Safari


https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html

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