How to Remove Yahoo from Safari: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Yahoo is a popular search engine used by many people around the world. However, some users find it frustrating when Yahoo automatically comes up on their Safari browser, making it the default search engine. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry, this article is for you. Here, we’ll guide you through several methods to remove Yahoo from Safari.

Method 1: Changing Homepage and Search Engine Settings

The default setting on Safari can easily be changed to eliminate Yahoo from showing up as the search engine or homepage. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the Safari browser and click on “Safari” in the top menu bar.
2. Select “Preferences” in the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the “General” icon and select your preferred homepage from the dropdown list or copy and paste the URL of your preferred homepage.
4. Select your preferred search engine from the “Search engine” dropdown list.
5. Close the preferences window by clicking on the red dot in the upper left of the window

By following these steps, your default homepage and search engine should no longer be Yahoo, but instead whatever you have selected.

Method 2: Deleting Yahoo-Related Extensions

Extensions on Safari can contribute to Yahoo showing up as your search engine or homepage. It is important to know how to access and remove any Yahoo-related extensions to prevent this from happening. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Open Safari browser and click on “Safari” in the top menu bar.
2. Select “Preferences” in the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the “Extensions” icon and look for any Yahoo-related extensions.
4. If you find the Yahoo extension, click on the “Uninstall” button to remove the extension.

After removing the Yahoo extension, refresh the browser and hopefully, Yahoo will no longer appear as your homepage or search engine.

Method 3: Clearing Browser History and Cache

Clearing the browser history and cache can also help in removing Yahoo from Safari. Here’s how:

1. Go to the menu bar and click on the “Safari” option.
2. Click on the “Clear History” option.
3. Select a time range or everything and click on “Clear History” again.
4. Go to the “Safari” option and click on Preferences > Advanced.
5. Choose “Show Develop menu”.
6. Go to Develop > Empty Caches.

By doing this, everything stored in the local cache would be removed, and you should be able to access Safari without Yahoo appearing anymore.

Method 4: Resetting Safari to Default

Resetting Safari to default can be an effective way of removing Yahoo from Safari, but you need to make sure that you back up your bookmarks and passwords before proceeding with this method. Here’s what to do:

1. Open Safari and click on “Safari” in the top menu bar.
2. Select “Reset Safari” from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the options you want to reset (everything except “Saved passwords”), including clearing your browsing history, data and, also resetting all Safari windows and tabs, and click on “Reset”.
4. Restart Safari and verify that Yahoo is no longer showing up.

Method 5: Using Third-Party Software

In addition to the methods above, Malwarebytes can be used to help remove Yahoo from Safari. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Download and install Malwarebytes.
2. Open Malwarebytes and click on scan now.
3. Select “Scan Report” and then click on “Quarantine.”
4. Confirm the Quarantine option and restart your computer.

After restarting your computer and Safari browser, you should be able to access Safari without Yahoo showing up.

Method 6: Uninstalling and Reinstalling Safari

If all the methods above do not work, you can opt to uninstall and reinstall Safari, which will completely remove any Yahoo-related issue, even if it is more time-consuming. Here’s what to do:

1. Search for Safari in the “Finder”.<
2. Select the application, hold “Command + Delete” and delete the application from your computer.
3. Restart your computer to complete the uninstallation.
4. Download Safari from the Apple website and install it.

After completing these steps, you can start Safari and verify that there are no Yahoo-related issues.

Method 7: Switching to a Different Browser

If you’ve tried all of the above methods and are still experiencing Yahoo-related issues on Safari, the last solution to consider is switching to another browser. Here are some of the most popular browsers you can choose from:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera

These browsers can be downloaded from their respective websites and installed on your computer. Consider exporting your bookmarks from Safari to avoid losing them after migrating to a new browser.

Conclusion

Getting Yahoo off Safari can sometimes be difficult, but with these step-by-step instructions, you have several solid methods to help you remove Yahoo from Safari. Remember to back up all important data before proceeding with any of these methods. And lastly, maintain proper cybersecurity measures to prevent similar issues in the future. Be sure to always remain vigilant of your online activity, and if anything unsavory happens, don’t hesitate to call in the help of an expert.