My Safari redirected me to Trovi and Bing
How to I get rid of the redirection to trovi and bing on my safari? When I search something using google, it will bring me to trovi and bing.
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1. Remove any Profile you have not installed knowingly.
Profiles
System Preferences > Profiles
Launch System Preferences. Do you see any profiles added to the pane at the bottom next to Accessibility?
How to remove a configuration profile? https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25680?locale=en_US
2. Remove Adware/Malware installed on your Mac without your knowledge.
Please take all these steps.
1. Use the latest release of MalwareBytes for Mac to remove malware/adware.
Install guide: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1817
Uninstall Guide: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1190
The installer may ask you to allow it in Security & Privacy /System Preference. Allow it.
2. Disable all extensions and test.
Disable or uninstall extensions.
Section: Manage extensions: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac
3. Choose a search engine.
Delete all text in the Smart Search field, click the magnifying glass , then choose a search engine from the dropdown list.
https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac
4. Set your Home Page.
https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac
5. Remove corrupted bookmark, if added.
1. Safari > Bookmarks > Edit Bookmarks
Enter New Page in the search box at the top right corner.
If a a folder shows up, open it and remove the entry in it.
2. Safari > Preferences > General
3. Safari > Preferences > General > New window opens with:
Choose Homepage.
5. Restart your Mac.
6. Launch Safari holding the Shift key down.
If this doesn't help, run and post a diagnostic report.
Please run EtreCheck and post the report here.
Click “Free Download” button, open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.
Click on the bouncing EtreCheck icon in the Dock.
“Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.
Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy to Clipboard” .
Paste it into the reply.
