Can't search with default browser

Yahoo and Safefinder keep automatically running whenever I search something. Can someone tell me how to fix this please

I've run multiple different antivirus apps that scan the computer, it doesn't seem to be going away. I don't want to factory reset my computer unless its absolutely necessary, I don't have an external hard drive to back up all my files.

Posted on Dec 7, 2019 12:45 AM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2019 8:48 AM

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


Go to Safari Preferences/Extensions, uninstall any you don't recognize, and then turn all extensions off. Test. If okay, turn the extensions on one by one until you figure out what extension is causing the problem.


Safe Finder Uninstall


Safe Finder Uninstall (2)


Safe Finder Uninstall (3)

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Dec 7, 2019 8:48 AM in response to giannau

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


Go to Safari Preferences/Extensions, uninstall any you don't recognize, and then turn all extensions off. Test. If okay, turn the extensions on one by one until you figure out what extension is causing the problem.


Safe Finder Uninstall


Safe Finder Uninstall (2)


Safe Finder Uninstall (3)

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