MyAntiSpyware

Can’t get rid of Yahoo search as my search engine


Questions and Answers › Category: Malware removal help › Can’t get rid of Yahoo search as my search engine
0 Vote Up Vote Down
Juraj asked 8 years ago

I have got something on my computer. When I make search queries, it redirects Google Chrome browser to Yahoo search http. How can I get rid of the Yahoo search from my searches???

Question Tags: Yahoo search
1 Answers
0 Vote Up Vote Down
Myantispyware team Staff answered 8 years ago

In order to get rid of Yahoo search as search engine you need to do the following:
1. check the list of installed apps and delete all suspicious
2. check the list of Chrome extensions and delete all suspicious
3. reset Google Chrome settings
4. scan your computer for browser hijacker, adware and malware with AdwCleaner, Zemana Anti-malware, HitmanPro or Malwarebytes AntiMalware. All of these programs you can use for free, to find and remove browser hijacker that redirects Google Chrome browser to Yahoo search.

In detail, with pictures, all the steps above are described in the article linked below:
How to remove Yahoo search

New Guides

Jetterix Reviews, $59 Hose Attachment Pressure Hack Scam Exposed
Doecex.com Promo Code Scam: What You Should Know
scam alert
Gerspin.com Promo Codes: A Crypto Scam
scam alert
Jetovex.com Promo Codes: A Crypto Scam
Kegodex.com Scam Alert: Fake Promo Codes

Follow Us

Search

Useful Guides

How to reset Internet Explorer settings to default
Malwarebytes won’t install, run or update – How to fix it
ads by adware
How to remove Adware from Windows 10 (Virus removal guide)
Tech Support Scam
Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up virus [Microsoft & Apple Scam]
How to remove browser hijacker virus (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge)

Recent Guides

ArcadeGoNetwork
How to remove ArcadeGoNetwork ads [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
My Search Manager
How to remove My Search Manager [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
Search.mysearchmanager.net
How to remove Search.mysearchmanager.net [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
Imali Yahoo Search
How to remove Imali Yahoo Search [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]
chrome settings reset link
How to remove Copush.com pop up notifications [Chrome, Firefox, Safari]

Myantispyware.com

Myantispyware has been a trusted source for computer security and technology advice since 2004. Our mission is to provide reliable tech guidance and expert, practical solutions to help you stay safe online and protect your digital life.

Social Links

Pages

About Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2004 - 2026 MASW - Myantispyware.com.