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Safari Default Search Engine

I cannot get Safari to use google anymore as my default search engine. It has been set up in my preferences but recently it has changed despite my "preferences" designation. I have no extensions that would effect this.


Posted on Sep 25, 2019 10:51 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2019 10:56 AM

What search engine is in use?


You may  have adware/malware installed. Try downloading this program which was written by Thomas R, a long time poster. The program will search for malware/adware. The program will do the work for you which makes it easy. It may be necessary to run more than one scan. After running the scans, restart the computer.


Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac      10.10 and later


Malwarebytes uninstall

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Sep 25, 2019 10:56 AM in response to Ra_v3n

What search engine is in use?


You may  have adware/malware installed. Try downloading this program which was written by Thomas R, a long time poster. The program will search for malware/adware. The program will do the work for you which makes it easy. It may be necessary to run more than one scan. After running the scans, restart the computer.


Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac      10.10 and later


Malwarebytes uninstall

Sep 25, 2019 11:00 AM in response to Ra_v3n

Download and run Malwarebytes. It may be necessary to run more than one scan. After running the scans, restart the computer.


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


Safari Default Search Engine

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