Bing taking over

Recently, Bing has taken over as the search engine in both Safari and Firefox. I have always used Google but I can't seem to get rid of Bing. I would like to switch back to Google. In Safari, I have my Default Search Engine set to Google. I have also turned off all Extensions (this seemed to be a problem with others). When I first open a window, Google does come up as the search engine. However, once I search on something, then Bing somehow appears and I can't get back to Google unless I open a new window. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!

Posted on Sep 23, 2013 7:10 AM

19 replies

1fab1

Level 1

8 points

Jun 8, 2014 2:18 PM in response to Gwaredd

Thanks works great

Sep 19, 2014 7:01 AM in response to Linc Davis

Thank you, Linc Davis!

I had the same issue as Kimberly Deutsch. The uninstall/reset procedures at the link you, Linc Davis, provided to the InstallMac website worked for me.

thomas_r.

Level 7

32,081 points

Sep 19, 2014 12:34 PM in response to tactical_smoke

The uninstall/reset procedures at the link you, Linc Davis, provided to the InstallMac website worked for me.

Be aware that Linc posted those instructions a year ago, and since that time it was discovered that the installer on that page leaves things behind, and even may install things that were not already present.

To remove InstallMac (aka Genieo) properly, see:

http://www.thesafemac.com/arg-genieo/

(Fair disclosure: I may receive compensation from links to my site and software, in the form of buttons allowing for donations. Donations are not required to use my site or software.)

Dec 11, 2014 9:52 AM in response to Kimberly Deutsch

Thank you so much. This worked. I used the Safari option. Didn't know to look at the extensions and go to folder. I'm a happy camper now. No more Bing.

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Bing taking over