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I use to have google as my search engine now it's yahoo how do I get rid of this it says google is my default in settings

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mckinnonmarie
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I hate yahoo search and can't get google back as my default even though it says it is my default in settings how can I get rid of this?

I hate yahoo search and can't get google back as my default even though it says it is my default in settings how can I get rid of this?

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FredMcD
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Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control> (Mac=<Command>) <Shift> A)

In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select Extensions. Remove “ Yahoo “ Anything.

Also look for SafeSearch, SearchAssist Incognito, FileConverter Addon, SearchLock, DiscreteSearch.

Now do the same in the computer’s Programs Folder.

Windows: Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Mac: Open the Applications folder. Linux: Check your user manual.