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Chrome's homepage is being controlled by Yahoo and cannot be restored.

Chrome's homepage is being controlled by Yahoo and cannot be restored.

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992x
Senior Member
506
08-20-2023, 07:08 PM
#1
Hi, I saw my search engine switch to Yahoo recently. After resetting it back to Google and clearing everything except the search bar, I still land on this Yahoo page: https://in.search.yahoo.com/?type=783055&fr=yo-yhp-ch. I’ve adjusted the homepage several times and removed any odd apps or extensions, even those labeled Yahoo. But when I restart Chrome, I’m back to the same page. The settings also revert to the Yahoo version. Help would be greatly appreciated.
9
992x
08-20-2023, 07:08 PM #1

Hi, I saw my search engine switch to Yahoo recently. After resetting it back to Google and clearing everything except the search bar, I still land on this Yahoo page: https://in.search.yahoo.com/?type=783055&fr=yo-yhp-ch. I’ve adjusted the homepage several times and removed any odd apps or extensions, even those labeled Yahoo. But when I restart Chrome, I’m back to the same page. The settings also revert to the Yahoo version. Help would be greatly appreciated.

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07GmanBEAST07
Member
213
08-20-2023, 08:44 PM
#2
It seems you're suggesting there might be remaining items you should keep.
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07GmanBEAST07
08-20-2023, 08:44 PM #2

It seems you're suggesting there might be remaining items you should keep.

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476ms
Member
203
09-04-2023, 02:41 PM
#3
I understand your concern, but it doesn’t assist you.
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476ms
09-04-2023, 02:41 PM #3

I understand your concern, but it doesn’t assist you.

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JTSchov44
Junior Member
4
09-26-2023, 12:14 PM
#4
I encountered an issue where I had to uninstall Chrome and then reinstall it.
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JTSchov44
09-26-2023, 12:14 PM #4

I encountered an issue where I had to uninstall Chrome and then reinstall it.

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196
09-28-2023, 09:16 AM
#5
I’m really worried about saving my Chrome files and restoring them, since it seems the malware might be hiding there. Fine, I’ll begin anew right after this second scan.
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StampyKittenNZ
09-28-2023, 09:16 AM #5

I’m really worried about saving my Chrome files and restoring them, since it seems the malware might be hiding there. Fine, I’ll begin anew right after this second scan.

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cow131211
Junior Member
40
09-29-2023, 04:02 PM
#6
Noticing the site is shifting to Yahoo, I think this isn't necessarily a virus, though its actions might not be ideal. It seems you should check for trusted apps or extensions that let you choose Yahoo as your home screen or add a custom toolbar. Since I can't see the installed programs, it's tough to pinpoint exactly what happened, which is why I can only offer general advice.
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cow131211
09-29-2023, 04:02 PM #6

Noticing the site is shifting to Yahoo, I think this isn't necessarily a virus, though its actions might not be ideal. It seems you should check for trusted apps or extensions that let you choose Yahoo as your home screen or add a custom toolbar. Since I can't see the installed programs, it's tough to pinpoint exactly what happened, which is why I can only offer general advice.

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Suddard
Junior Member
19
09-29-2023, 07:17 PM
#7
AVG detected no threats. I needed to save a video for work, so I used an app named 'WonderShare'. Issues appeared right after installation. Even after uninstalling, a folder and process remained. I deleted it but the problem continued.
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Suddard
09-29-2023, 07:17 PM #7

AVG detected no threats. I needed to save a video for work, so I used an app named 'WonderShare'. Issues appeared right after installation. Even after uninstalling, a folder and process remained. I deleted it but the problem continued.

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Futsal_xo
Member
144
09-29-2023, 09:08 PM
#8
Great news about the clean reinstall! Appreciate your support.
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Futsal_xo
09-29-2023, 09:08 PM #8

Great news about the clean reinstall! Appreciate your support.

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oHits
Member
176
10-06-2023, 11:18 PM
#9
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oHits
10-06-2023, 11:18 PM #9

AdwCleaner - Eliminate browser hijackers and adware. Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Eradicate malware. ESET Online Scanner - Clean infections. Kaspersky TDSSKiller - Remove rootkits. HitmanPro - Verify remaining threats.