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How to get rid of Bing on safari

I would like to get rid of Bing on my Safari on my Mac pro. But I've accidentally deleted extensions on my Safari preference. What to do? how to get rid of Bing? it brings me virus


MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 29, 2020 8:46 AM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2020 9:22 AM

   1. Check for adware.


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

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      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.

       Scan for Malware again.


       Additional steps  if necessary.


  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 


Extensions


Click Safari in the menu bar and then Safari Extensions

Download and install the extension you inadvertently uninstalled.

For details:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203051

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Mar 29, 2020 9:22 AM in response to fidan147

   1. Check for adware.


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

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      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.

       Scan for Malware again.


       Additional steps  if necessary.


  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 


Extensions


Click Safari in the menu bar and then Safari Extensions

Download and install the extension you inadvertently uninstalled.

For details:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203051

How to get rid of Bing on safari

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