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Unable to change the default search engine in Safari (Big Sur 11.2.2 / 11.2.3 )

I am not able to change the default search engine in Safari by using 'Preferences-Search-Search Engine'. I want to switch from 'Yahoo' (always present) to Google.

Even after OS update to Version 14.0.3 (16610.4.3.1.7) the behavior is the same

Posted on Mar 16, 2021 9:09 AM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2021 9:16 AM

   1. Remove adware installed on your Mac..


       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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Mar 16, 2021 9:16 AM in response to gert205

   1. Remove adware installed on your Mac..


       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 

Unable to change the default search engine in Safari (Big Sur 11.2.2 / 11.2.3 )

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