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How To Stop McAfee From Changing Search Engine [Step-by-Step]
Turn off secure search to stop the antivirus from changing your search engine
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Updated onOctober 1, 2024
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Is McAfee changing the search engine in your browser for no apparent reason? You’re not alone. Many users have the same problem.
It’s most commonly changing Chrome engine to Yahoo, but it might be another search engine too.
Regardless, here’s how to stop it:
How do I stop McAfee from changing my default search engine?
1. Disable McAfee Web advisor extension
This is because it won’t be able to detect any malicious sites. However, you should be fine as long as you activate other protective means.
2. Uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor
3. Reset your browser to default settings
If McAfee is changing your search engine, it’s likely due to the WebAdvisor browser extension or the search protection feature.
You can adjust these settings to prevent future changes. For users of Windows 11, McAfee offers added security, but built-in tools like Windows Defender may be enough for basic protection.
Hopefully, you have successfully changed to your preferred search engine using one or more of the above solutions.
Keeping your antivirus up to date can also help with this and related problems likeMcAfee errors communicating with event log.
If the problem is more persistent on your PC, we have a dedicated guide on what to do when yourbrowser keeps switching to Yahoo.
Let us know what solution worked for you in the comments section below.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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