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User profile for user: PeterBrink
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Safari keeps switching from Google to Yahoo

Please help. Safari keeps switching from Google to Yahoo


I have run Avast antivirus

Checked for unwanted extensions in preferences - there are no extensions at all

Uninstalled any App I cant recognise

Uninstalled Adobe - I think this started after I allowed an Adobe update

Google is set as default search engine


I have read every thread I can find, there are lots of references to adware removal tools but Im not sure how safe they are as they look like advertising sites


Please help, thanks

MacBook Air

Posted on Mar 15, 2021 3:55 AM

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 4:20 AM

   1. Remove adware installed on your Mac..

Malwarebytes for Mac is a safe App.

       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 “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

       Click the “Scan ” 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 

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User profile for user: dominic23
dominic23
User level: Level 10
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Mar 15, 2021 4:20 AM in response to PeterBrink

   1. Remove adware installed on your Mac..

Malwarebytes for Mac is a safe App.

       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 “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

       Click the “Scan ” 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 

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