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Problems with my search engine

HI lately when ever I do a search on the internet initially for a split second I get the search through Google which is my selected search engine. Then the search changes to Bing which I do NOT want.


I have checked my preferences and they all show Google so how do I remove the Bing search?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jul 21, 2019 6:33 PM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2019 7:16 PM

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


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


 How to get rid of Bing.com Redirect - Virus removal guide

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Jul 21, 2019 7:16 PM in response to Mac_fixes_required

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


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


 How to get rid of Bing.com Redirect - Virus removal guide

Problems with my search engine

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