Fix Yahoo Keeps Replacing Google Chrome | How To Remove Yahoo Search From Chrome

Welcome back to our channel! In this video, we'll address a common issue that many users face - Yahoo search unexpectedly replacing Google Chrome as the default search engine. If you're frustrated with this unwanted change and want to regain control over your browsing experience, you've come to the right place.
In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of removing Yahoo search from Google Chrome. We'll cover various methods, ensuring that you find the one that works best for you. Whether you're using a Windows PC or a Mac, we've got you covered.
Here's a sneak peek of what you'll learn in this video:
1. Introduction to the issue: We'll explain why Yahoo search might have taken over your Chrome browser and the potential reasons behind it.
2. Method 1: Changing the default search engine manually: We'll show you how to access Chrome's settings and modify the default search engine back to Google or any other search engine of your choice.
3. Method 2: Removing unwanted extensions: Sometimes, browser extensions can be the culprit behind the Yahoo search takeover. We'll guide you on how to identify and remove any suspicious or unwanted extensions from Chrome.
4. Method 3: Resetting Chrome settings: If the previous methods didn't work, don't worry! We'll demonstrate how to reset Chrome to its default settings, effectively eliminating any unwanted changes.
5. Preventive measures: To ensure this issue doesn't occur again in the future, we'll share some tips and best practices to keep your browser secure and free from unwanted search engine changes.
By the end of this video, you'll have the knowledge and tools to reclaim your Chrome browser from Yahoo search and restore your preferred search engine. Say goodbye to unwanted search engine hijacking!
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Thank you for watching, and let's dive into the video to fix Yahoo keeps replacing Google Chrome!

[@EasyTechGeek]

Also Please Go To Settings- Click on "On Startup" then select "Open a specific page or set of pages" then click on add a new page and type www.google.com 👍👍

[@WalmartTom]

Thank you! It turned out that Mcafee was the cause on my laptop. I followed all the step and that fixed the problem.

[@EasyTechGeek]

Well Done Mate ❣️😊

[@amitarora6422]

tell me how to fix it ,i also have the subscription of mcafee is it the cause

[@henryfraser-walsh6808]

noooo i used to have it and i think its back now

[@henryfraser-walsh6808]

@@amitarora6422 dont subscribe to them

[@koko_duckiee]

I guess Mcafee loves Yahoo

[@patt6954]

I love how you gave multiple solutions to one issue you’re the best man

[@EasyTechGeek]

Glad I could help ❣️😊

[@ZeezMeez]

I just updated my Google Chrome 1 or 2 days ago the problem is when i download a pic or a video it saves in gallery but when i delete the pic or the video from the downloads of Google Chrome it get deleted from gallery as well please i need help 😭

[@fastrobreetus]

Very thorough. Thank you

[@EasyTechGeek]

Glad it was helpful! ❣️😊

[@MukhtarOlaniyi]

Thanks very much man your the best

[@EasyTechGeek]

Glad I could help ❣️😊

[@etherealpatch]

i saw another comment say their mcafee was the cause, so i removed mine, and it also solved the problem. thanks a lot for this video! :)

[@EasyTechGeek]

Glad I could help! ❣️😊

[@koko_duckiee]

I just changed it from yahoo to google search and it worked, thanks! I don't know why it switched to yahoo, I was in incognito mode and it suddenly did that.

[@EasyTechGeek]

Glad it helped ❣️😊

[@xilu5130]

I'm following each and every steps right now. I will reply again further more when I am done restarting my laptop!

[@xilu5130]

It worked, thanks man

[@EasyTechGeek]

Great ❣️😊

[@heatherbremner1412]

If I click on my Google Chrome icon it goes directly to Yahoo so I can't access Google settings

[@casaikumar2608]

sir.. what happens if we uninstall MCAFEE.. does it any way effetcts my computer

[@maryamsadatmirlohi2371]

I'm following each and every steps many times, but they don't usfule and I have the problem with yahoo icon. What should I do?

[@melmixlegaulois9808]

big thank you man

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome Buddy ❣️😊

[@MyNeill]

Help! I've tried all of your steps, but still, I open a new tab, it opens as Google, but when I type something at top of brower or in search bar such as 'maps' it goes to the Yahoo page again. So annoying!!

[@SerendipityNJ]

Same problem I'm having - all this started after my last Windows 10 update for some reason.

[@yousssefmohamed3535]

Same withe

[@demonslayer9306]

Thank you, i left a like on your video

[@EasyTechGeek]

Thanks for the visit ❣️😊

[@pitterparker4939]

Thanks a lot, It worked

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome ❣️😊

[@bd1090]

Yahoo is still taking over Google when after restarting. The steps I applied using your video worked until the restart.

[@EasyTechGeek]

Scan for malaware and uninstall unknown programs

[@harfeljayhiolen8950]

Brother, I appreciate your videos. Maybe you can help me with my problem. My windows explorer will automatically restarting. I have a windows 11 OS. Thank you

[@EasyTechGeek]

Try Repairing Windows
Search cmd then run as admin and execute the following 3 commands one by one-
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Restart.
Once Done Trying Running System File Checker SFC Scan
sfc /scannow
Restart.
Windows Updates-
Install all the latest Updates and then Restart the PC.

[@harfeljayhiolen8950]

Thank you so much. I'll try it

[@mohamedlabrini6415]

Thank you

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome ❣️😊

[@PatrickP-rk1gy]

Thanks!

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome ❣️😊

[@adonharris5669]

it worked thxsm

[@EasyTechGeek]

Glad to hear that ❣️😊

[@user-sl1tz6zn3b]

Thanks

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome ❣️😊

[@marielena.viana.]

Thanks! :D

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome ❣️😊

[@ethanjohnclark79]

I do this but then the next day or when I reload up my laptop it keeps going to yahoo

[@chineseforyou_greece]

same with me! any solution?

[@azamudinofficial]

Tq sir..

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome ❣️😊

[@m.a.n.7688]

I Can Not get read of Yahoo. It got inside my computer, I tried all your steps, plus I scanned for virus and mulware. Could it be hiding in the registry? I would appreciate anybody's solution.

[@nilshaugaardeskevik1397]

you are the best

[@EasyTechGeek]

Thank you! Cheers! ❣️😊

[@Abaddon_Narukami]

thank youuu

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome ❣️😊

[@OmariSpencer-ep1ov]

but the option is greyed out for me

[@tonycharlton8455]

The settings disappears when I try to click on it

[@philgambeck]

I dont have the dropdown menu..

[@sonseed7541]

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[@annarangerust]

It does not work on my chrome :(

[@harishkumar-eu1mo]

I doesn't work

[@michelaser]

We need help please. It does not work when Yahoo gets inside Google and the computer. Google appears as my default, but when I do a search, I get this Yahoo symbol “y! google". It is implanted in google. We tried removing Yahoo several times from the settings. It is hiding inside the computer.

[@SerendipityNJ]

yes exactly

[@relaxhappy2571]

👍👍

[@EasyTechGeek]

Thank you Cheers ❣️😊

[@henryfraser-walsh6808]

this is what i did and it didnt fix

[@dragongeraldb]

i want this off my computer, not just my browser, i do not want chrome either.

[@guildsmano4969]

are you still having the same issue because i cant fix mine

[@MabAnimationz]

Doesn’t work, there literally is no drop-down, it just doesn’t exist.

[@zarahnator7764]

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