Search engine stuck on Yahoo ;~(

[kkm9]

Yahoo seems to have taken over my Safari search. When I click the magnifying glass next to the search window, the checkmark is stuck on 'Custom', and won't change to Google when I try to. I've also selected Google in the preferences, but no joy. Search always defaults to Yahoo.

If Google is paying Apple 9 billion to remain default search engine on Safari, what gives???

Help?

Karen

 

[CoastalOR]

What is your Safari Preferences...>Search set to? If not Yahoo, then you may have some adware installed. Check your Safari Preferences...>Extensions. Do you recognize all of the installed active extensions? If you see an extension you don't recognize or need then uncheck it to see if that fixes your problem.

 

[revmacian]

I suspect a Safari extension. Safari > Preferences > Extensions

 

[kkm9]

What is your Safari Preferences...>Search set to? If not Yahoo, then you may have some adware installed. Check your Safari Preferences...>Extensions. Do you recognize all of the installed active extensions? If you see an extension you don't recognize or need then uncheck it to see if that fixes your problem.

Thanks, that worked.

I also have an unwanted 'MacClean' ad that pops up from time to time. Do I just search for 'uninstall MacClean ads'?

 

[chrfr]

Thanks, that worked.

I also have an unwanted 'MacClean' ad that pops up from time to time. Do I just search for 'uninstall MacClean ads'?

Download and run Malwarebytes for Mac. You don’t need to use the paid version to fix this.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/

 

[Fishrrman]

The OP wrote:
"I also have an unwanted 'MacClean' ad that pops up from time to time. Do I just search for 'uninstall MacClean ads'?"

chrfr gives you the answer above.

1. Download MalwareBytes (it's free) from here:
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
2. Open MalwareBytes. IGNORE any and all prompts that "invite you to pay". YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS (shouting intentional). It will run "in free mode" FOREVER.
3. Let MB scan your drive. It will give you a report of any malware or adware it finds. I suggest that if MB finds something that you let it remove it.

Do this, and then please come back and report your findings.