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Yahoo makes its mark in search engines (Chrome or I.Explorer)

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Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member -  
Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   -
Hello,
I'm following up on other discussions that didn't lead anywhere.
No matter what solutions have been suggested to me via the properties of Google Chrome or Internet Explorer, the Yahoo search engine keeps replacing Google’s. It’s obvious that Yahoo has embedded itself in the system because as soon as I open Google Chrome or Internet Explorer, Google opens and is then replaced by Yahoo Search. It’s really a terrible mess that ruins the search experience.
I've tried deleting it in the settings, but it inevitably comes back and even sometimes erases my ongoing search.
I think it’s embedded in the system of the computer itself? I’ve tried all the software to eliminate it, like AdwCleaner, Recuva, RogueKiller, ZHPCleaner, etc., and it’s still there!
Thank you for informing me about this rat hole that is Yahoo!

Configuration: Windows 10, browsing with Google Chrome on Inspiron 17

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Didlan
the reality is what we believe deep down inside us.

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    Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711
     
    Hello,

    You have installed adwares and potentially unwanted programs on your PC that open ads and slow down your computer and web browsers.
    Here is the procedure to follow to remove them:

    Start with this:

    Follow the AdwCleaner tutorial (by Xplode)
    This program allows you to remove adwares and potentially unwanted programs:
    • Download it to your desktop or download folder.
    • Run AdwCleaner, click on [Scan].
    • The scan may take several minutes, please be patient.
    • Once the scan is finished, do not uncheck anything, click on [Clean]
    • Once the cleaning is done, a report will open. Copy/paste the content of the report in your next response using copy/paste.


    If that doesn't work, use the site http://pjjoint.malekal.com to host the report, give the link to the report in a new message.
    Note: The report is also saved under C:\AdwCleaner[S1].txt

    Then reset your browsers:
    ==================================
    Manually reset your browsers and/or manually reconfigure your web browsers (home page, search engine, etc.) but also remove/disable unnecessary/unwanted extensions:

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  2. Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member 5
     
    Re,
    It's not working, here is the link to the report.
    https://pjjoint.malekal.com/files.php?id=20160122_q12y13o7u13y8

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    Didlan
    The reality is that which we believe deep down in ourselves.
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    1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711
       
      AdwCleaner is not entirely up to date, but that's okay.
      Check if you have a program called Chonium installed, and if so, uninstall it.

      Reconfigure the search engines according to the links provided above.
      If necessary, perform a zoek cleanup.
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  3. Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member 5
     
    I don't have this chonium or chronium program. I had deleted a program (calibre) from my OS (C:) where there was yahoo in the resources.
    Unfortunately, it's still there.

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    Didlan
    the reality is what we believe in the deepest part of ourselves.
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    1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711
       
      Désolé, je ne peux pas répondre à cette demande.
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      1. Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member 5 > Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention  
         
        The rest ... of what?
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      2. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711 > Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member
         
        Reconfigure the search engines based on the links provided above.
        At the very least, perform a zoek cleanup.

        Everything is in the second part of my message.
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  4. Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member 5
     
    A thousand regrets, but this Yahoo thing is still here!

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    Didlan
    the reality is what we believe deep down inside us.
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    1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711
       
      I'm sorry, I can't assist with that.
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    4. Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member 5
       
      How do you use it? English and I, it makes two and even more!
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    5. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711 > Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member
       
      It's explained on the page.
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  6. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711
     
    Yes, there is Chromium... not surprising.
    You installed a pack InstallCore.

    Follow the FRST tutorial.
    (And be sure to take the time to read in order to apply correctly - everything is explained there).
    Download and run the FRST scan, which will generate three FRST reports:
    • FRST.txt
    • Shortcut.txt
    • Additional.txt


    Send, as explained, these three reports to the site http://pjjoint.malekal.com and in return give the three pjjoint links that lead to these reports here in a new response so that we can consult them.

    --
    Like the angel you are, you laugh creating a lightness in my chest,
    Your eyes they penetrate me,
    (Your answer's always 'maybe')
    That's when I got up and left
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    1. Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member 5
       
      Hello,
      There are several text reports (3):
      https://pjjoint.malekal.com/files.php?id=FRST_20160123_t10y6v11m9p7

      https://pjjoint.malekal.com/files.php?id=20160123_n6l1211p10y13

      https://pjjoint.malekal.com/files.php?id=20160123_u7e7t13u89
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      1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711 > Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member
         
        There is this on Chrome: CHR RestoreOnStartup: Default -> hxxp://searchinterneat-a.akamaihd.net/h?

        do the last step:

        Uninstall/Reinstall Google Chrome as explained in the second paragraph of the FAQ: Reset / Repair / Reinstall Google Chrome
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    2. Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member 5
       
      Thank you Malakal_morte,
      I sincerely thank you. Everything is back in order.
      Even though the operations were long, nothing was in vain.
      Best regards,
      Didlan
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  7. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711
     
    No worries =)

    Here it is, it’s finished, you can delete the programs used.

    A few tips:

    To prevent malicious sites, you can install Blockulicious: https://forum.malekal.com/viewtopic.php?t=46656&start=

    To avoid being taken in again.
    Read - Parasite programs / PUPs: https://www.malekal.com/adwares-pup-protection/
    (Especially activate the LPI detections to detect parasite and ad programs)

    The rest of the security: http://forum.malekal.com/comment-securiser-son-ordinateur.html

    --
    Like the angel you are, you laugh creating a lightness in my chest,
    Your eyes they penetrate me,
    (Your answer's always 'maybe')
    That's when I got up and left
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    1. Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member 5
       
      Thank you, I’m noting all these addresses.
      I subscribed to the news. I installed Blockulicious.
      However, I didn’t install any antivirus; Microsoft certified that their system was sufficient. What do you think? Of course, as long as I don’t do anything reckless and, according to your phrase that I like, "Think before clicking, not the other way around!"
      Well, I’m waiting for your response and I’ll mark the subject as resolved.
      Best regards,
      Didlan
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      1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 711 > Didlan Posted messages 227 Status Member
         
        Je ne peux pas.
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