Using Google in search bar redirects to Bing!

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Level 1

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Using Google in search bar redirects to Bing!

I already downloaded an application to remove Genieo however everytime I search on google's webpage or the search bar it still redirects to bing! Please help!

MacBook Air, macOS Sierra (10.12)

Posted on Oct 3, 2016 6:06 PM

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Answer 1

trevoz

Level 4

1,990 points

Oct 3, 2016 6:18 PM in response to Gary_22

Are you sure you have done all the steps listed at:

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v103415336_EndUserPro file_en_us

to remove the malware?

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Answer 2

Lanny

Level 6

13,235 points

Oct 3, 2016 6:34 PM in response to Gary_22

Verify that your Safari preferences are set properly.

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Answer 3

John Galt

Level 10

156,962 points

Oct 3, 2016 9:18 PM in response to Gary_22

Please read If Safari is slow, stops responding, quits unexpectedly, or has other issues - Apple Support.

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Answer 4

Eric Root

Level 10

685,341 points

Oct 4, 2016 6:54 AM in response to Gary_22

Try going to Safari/Preferences/Extensions and disable all extensions. Quit Safari, reopen, and see if the website will now load. If so, enable extensions one or two at a time until you find which extension is causing the problem.

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Answer 5

Jan 28, 2017 5:28 PM in response to Gary_22

THANK YOU LANNY! I just got this bing redirect and I hate it! This worked so easily! Thanks again! TEN pts for ease!

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