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Any idea why this has suddenly happened and how I can revert back to Google?


Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
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  • Mark_d
    Mark_d Posts: 2,401 Forumite
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    You just need to go in to your browser settings and choose the search provider you want to use.
    Some website can create popups that trick you into changing your search engine.  Sometimes, when you install software, the installer programs defaults to installing browser extensions or changing your search provider.  Just need to be a bit more careful in future

  • flyer
    flyer Posts: 2,286 Forumite
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    Tried that but my only oprions are as below. Somehow Yahoo has linked itself to everything!
    Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
  • Check your add-ons/ extensions.
    Let's Be Careful Out There
  • PHK
    PHK Posts: 2,281 Forumite
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    flyer said:
    Tried that but my only oprions are as below. Somehow Yahoo has linked itself to everything!
    No it hasn’t. You’ve got a problem with your browser. It’s showing the same favicon for everything. 

    For most browsers clearing the cache should work. Which browser are you using?
  • HillStreetBlues
    HillStreetBlues Posts: 6,046 Forumite
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    edited 17 September 2024 at 10:08PM
    PHK said:
    No it hasn’t. You’ve got a problem with your browser. It’s showing the same favicon for everything. 

    For most browsers clearing the cache should work. Which browser are you using?
    It's more likely a hijack (malware). Expect there is also a toolbar installed. Most times it's an extension.
    Let's Be Careful Out There
  • flyer
    flyer Posts: 2,286 Forumite
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    PHK said:
    flyer said:
    Tried that but my only oprions are as below. Somehow Yahoo has linked itself to everything!
    No it hasn’t. You’ve got a problem with your browser. It’s showing the same favicon for everything. 

    For most browsers clearing the cache should work. Which browser are you using?
    Google Chrome
    Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
  • flyer
    flyer Posts: 2,286 Forumite
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    I've found this in extension and I'm not familiar with it. Should I remove it?

    Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
  • flyer said:
    I've found this in extension and I'm not familiar with it. Should I remove it?

    Yes, remove any you are unsure of.
    Let's Be Careful Out There
  • flyer
    flyer Posts: 2,286 Forumite
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    I've removed online security, cleared the cache and restarted the computer but nothing has changed!
    Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
  • HillStreetBlues
    HillStreetBlues Posts: 6,046 Forumite
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    edited 18 September 2024 at 6:52PM
    flyer said:
    I've removed online security, cleared the cache and restarted the computer but nothing has changed!
    I would uninstall and reinstall make a note of extensions that you installed and backup bookmarks
    EDIT: before trying above run your anti-virus  if you haven't done so already.
    Let's Be Careful Out There
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