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5 Ways to Stop Safari’s Search Engine From Changing to Yahoo

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Published onJune 15, 2022

published onJune 15, 2022

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The Apple Safari browser is a great way to browse the web on your iPhone or iPad. However, there are many things that can go wrong with this app, including a bug that causes Safari’s search engine to change to Yahoo instead of your preferred search engine.

Safari’s built-in search engine is Google by default. If you are not getting redirected to your preferred search engine, it can be annoying. The problem not only happens to Safari but otherbrowsers switch to Yahootoo.

This is because you have to go into the settings menu and change it back every time you open up Safari. Whereas Yahoo is also a great search engine, everyone has preferences on what works for them.

Quick Tip:

Avoiding this problem and remaining on the default search engine is possible if you use a different browser.

The unique keyword system in Opera allows you to use a custom search engine for a query without changing the default search engine. Furthermore, it is very lightweight, and with the free VPN, you can be confident that you will not be attacked by any spyware that could hijack your browsing.

⇒Get Opera

Why does my browser keep switching to Yahoo?

Some of the common causes why your browser is redirecting you to Yahoo include:

At some point, you may be wondering:Is Yahoo Redirect a virus?Yahoo Redirect is a browser hijacker that acts as an adware program.

It is an unwanted program that can take control of your computer without your consent. While it may not be harmful, you need to be cautious especially if you are not sure of its source.

How do I stop Safari from switching to Yahoo?

1. Uninstall unknown programs

2. Remove unknown/fake profiles

3. Disable extensions

4. Reset browser settings

5. Manually change the default homepage

Hopefully, if you were facing this issue, one or more of our recommended solutions was able to help you get back to your preferred search engine.

In case you encounter any other issues such asSafari not downloading files,refer to our expert guide and follow the steps.

Be sure to let us know which solution worked out for you in the comments section below.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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