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My safari searches Bing instead Google

Hello, My safari searches Bing instead Google, need help.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Nov 21, 2019 9:16 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2019 1:29 AM

 1. Remove Adware

     Run  the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

     For instructions:  Install Malwarebytes for Mac          Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

     Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

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


     Repeat the scan couple of times.


 2. Additional steps to take if necessary.


  1. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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


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


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


  4. Restart your Mac. Relaunch Safari holding the Shift key down.      

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Nov 22, 2019 1:29 AM in response to Ca_Jay

 1. Remove Adware

     Run  the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

     For instructions:  Install Malwarebytes for Mac          Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

     Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

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


     Repeat the scan couple of times.


 2. Additional steps to take if necessary.


  1. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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


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


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


  4. Restart your Mac. Relaunch Safari holding the Shift key down.      

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