Windows 10: Yahoo always taking over as my default search engine

Discus and support Yahoo always taking over as my default search engine in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Every week Yahoo always hijacks mmy computer and takes over as my search engine.I have tried a million times resettiing my default to GOOOGLE in my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Alex Wharton, Oct 26, 2023.

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    Yahoo always taking over as my default search engine


    Every week Yahoo always hijacks mmy computer and takes over as my search engine.I have tried a million times resettiing my default to GOOOGLE in my Chrome Settings but it always switches backI have not downloaded any any new software with a "switching virus"HOW CAN I PERMANENTLY CHANGE MY DEFAULT TO GOOGLE AND BLOCK YAHOO FROM EVER COMING BACK?I am so annoyed!

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