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Search Engine set on google but uses yahoo

Issue is related to MacBook Pro 13 inch 2019. Safari search engine preference is google but every time I open a new window for search it shows me yahoo. No extensions in extension tab.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 3, 2020 8:51 AM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2020 10:42 AM

Hi, welcome to the Apple Users Community.


Please try this link for help with your issue

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/protect-your-mac-from-malware-mh40596/mac



Malwarebytes is highly recommended


Best of luck

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Dec 3, 2020 6:49 PM in response to S_Priyanka

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.  


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      


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/Preferences/General - see what the Home Page is set to. If something you don't recognize, see if you can replace it with something you want.


 Safari menu/Clear History.


 System Preferences and remove any Profiles you see.

Search Engine set on google but uses yahoo

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