How to Remove Search and New Tab by Yahoo From Chrome

Whether you use the chrome browser or not, you’ll find yourself using Search and New Tab by Yahoo frequently. It sets the default search engine to Yahoo and customises the new tab page to display beautiful Flickr photos. The default search engine is Google, but you can also use the extension to get quick access to popular sites. It will change your homepage automatically and keep track of the sites you visit the most. If you use Chrome, you can undo changes to the default settings.

If you’re getting pop-ups from Yahoo when you try to search the web, you probably have the virus. This type of virus will infiltrate your browser and make it default without your knowledge. The software that causes this is called a Browser Hijacker, and it infects your system in many ways. Listed below are some ways it can infiltrate your system. Once it has infected your computer, it will start tracking your internet activities and gathering personal information.

You can also opt-out of Search and New Tab by Yahoo by uninstalling it. It will take you a couple of steps to get your computer back to its default settings. First, go to your chrome settings. This menu will open up a list of settings. Click on the settings icon to change the default search engine. Then, click on the “Remove Ads” button to disable Google’s search.