Get Rid of Yahoo Browser Default

JimboK

I prefer Google Searches. Yahoo keeps hijacking my choice. How do I get rid of that auto-default?

[Deleted User]

@JimboK ,

Welcome to the Bitdefender Forums. Does this link help?

https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/464?hl=en#:~:text=In%20the%20top%20right%20corner%20of%20the%20browser%2C%20click%20the,Select%20Google.

If not, we will need more information about your computer (make, model, OS, etc.).

I hope this helps. Have a great day.

Regards,

Phil

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/98913/get-rid-of-yahoo-browser-default

1) Open the Run command and execute the following commands one by one:

temp – delete all the files in the folder.

%temp% – delete all the files in the folder.

prefetch – delete all the files in the folder.

2) Restart your PC in normal mode by unselecting the option to run the system in Safe Mode, then click 'Apply.'

3) Reset your web browsers:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/3296214?hl=en

Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-firefox-reset-add-ons-and-settings

Microsoft Edge: https://malwaretips.com/blogs/reset-microsoft-edge/

Opera: https://browsersolution.com/reset-opera-browser

Vivaldi: https://help.vivaldi.com/desktop/install-update/full-reset-of-vivaldi/

Brave: https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017903152-How-do-I-reset-Brave-settings-to-default-

4) Reset the Windows host file to default. You can find instructions here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-reset-the-hosts-file-back-to-the-default-c2a43f9d-e176-c6f3-e4ef-3500277a6dae

5) Run Disk Cleanup using this guide: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/disk-cleanup-in-windows-8a96ff42-5751-39ad-23d6-434b4d5b9a68

Afterwards, you can follow @garioch7 step. The motive behind having you do the above steps is to ensure that your browser is not affected by adware.

For additional security, I would recommend using uBlock Origin and Ghostery extension on your web browser. uBlock Origin is an effective ad blocker, and Ghostery enhances privacy.

Regards