laporte48

Q: Google search

Google search. I always have used Google search engine in Safari but I recently noticed that my searches are going threw Yahoo. I checked Safari preferences and search engine is set to Google. Any help would be appreciated.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on May 31, 2016 11:39 AM

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  • by pinkstones,Solvedanswer

    pinkstones pinkstones May 31, 2016 12:46 PM in response to laporte48
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    May 31, 2016 12:46 PM in response to laporte48

    It sounds like you might have malware or adware on your hard drive, which is causing the redirections.  You have two options available to remove it:

     

    • Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware for Mac.  It was developed by a trusted and respected contributor here.  It's a simple, non-intrusive program that deletes known malware/adware from your hard drive.  That's all it does.  It doesn't add anything and it doesn't take away anything else.  Unlike anti-virus programs, it doesn't run in the background of your computer, using up resources, and also unlike anti-virus programs (which are unnecessary on Macs), it doesn't actively prevent malware or adware infections.  Its sole purpose is removing them.
    • Restart your computer.  As of April 26, 2016, changes made to the support article here --> https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987 state that El Capitan removes adware at login, but only at login.  So, if you don't want to use Malwarebytes, this is another option for you.

     

    Go into Safari Preferences --> Extensions and uninstall any that you don't remember installing or don't really need.

  • by laporte48,

    laporte48 laporte48 May 31, 2016 2:20 PM in response to pinkstones
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    May 31, 2016 2:20 PM in response to pinkstones

    Thank you, that worked.

  • by pinkstones,

    pinkstones pinkstones May 31, 2016 3:47 PM in response to laporte48
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    May 31, 2016 3:47 PM in response to laporte48

    You're very welcome.