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Why does my browser keep changing search engine to Yahoo?

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4 replies, 2 voices Last updated by Judy Tankink 1 years, 10 months ago
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    • November 2, 2022 at 4:23 pm #55060

      Judy Tankink
      Member
      @Bobbin

      My preferred search engine is Duck Duck Go. Unfortunately, it keeps resetting itself to Yahoo. I have to go in and manually change it back and I’ve even deleted Yahoo, but it keeps showing up. Can someone tell me how and why this is happening?

    • November 3, 2022 at 8:46 am #55061

      TeamKomando:John
      Participant
      @264458

      Hello Judy,

      What web browser are you using? it sounds like you have a malicious browser extension installed. Tap or click here to see how to check for browser extensions on the most popular web browsers.

    • November 3, 2022 at 8:50 am #55062

      Judy Tankink
      Member
      @Bobbin

      I only have 3 extensions and I need all three. Could it be something else? Or, could my McAfee be changing it?

    • November 7, 2022 at 9:43 am #55110

      TeamKomando:John
      Participant
      @264458

      Hello Judy,

      Without knowing the extensions, I can’t really help. Yes it is entirely possible McAfee could be doing this.
      Tap or click here to see how some users were having issues with McAfee changing the default search engine.

    • November 10, 2022 at 11:05 am #55183

      Judy Tankink
      Member
      @Bobbin

      Thank you so much. It was a problem that was with McAfee. I fixed it with your help.

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