Chrome and Edge - Search Redirects to Yahoo
1. Clear Cache and Cookies
Follow the steps in Clearing Browser Cache and Cookies to clear cache and cookies in your browser.
2. Reset Browser Settings
Chrome
Follow the steps in Reset Chrome settings to default – Google Support
Edge
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Click the three dots in the top-right corner.
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Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
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In the left menu, click Reset settings.
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Choose Restore settings to their default values.
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In the pop-up window, click Reset to confirm.
Safari (macOS)
Note: Safari does not have a full browser reset option like Chrome or Edge. For more information on what can be done to "reset" Safari, see Safari 10.0.1+ (Mac) - Clearing Cache and Cookies .
3. Uninstall and Reinstall the Browser
If none of the above steps resolve the issue, try uninstalling and reinstalling Chrome or Edge. This can help remove persistent malware or corrupt settings.
4. Run an Antivirus Scan and Remove Suspicious Software
Use antivirus software or your computer’s built-in antivirus to scan for and remove malware or suspicious files. Be sure to check and remove unwanted browser extensions as well.
Note: Malware can pretend to be other software on your computer. For example, if you find “McAfee” files on your device and you do not use McAfee, remove those files.
For more information, see Why does my search engine keep changing to Yahoo? – Business Insider .