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[SOLVED] Google chrome search messed up after a download

Oct 25, 2024
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I tried downloading crystaldiskinfo via a link on here and I accidentally downloaded something called "Get Fast". I uninstalled it but noticed that my default page when opening up google was changed. I fixed that but now when I type a search in the address bar it defaults me to yahoo search. Before the yahoo search appears another address is shown (My first screenshot). I tried resolving this by making google my default search engine but it didn't work. I also reset google chrome and reinstalled it but no luck.

I typed "testing" in the address bar and this address appears quickly
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then:
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then this address changes to:
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I tried changing google to default but still have the same problem:
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I updated my original post showing another address "myhoroscoepro"

PROBLEM SOLVED: I resolved the issue by removing google chrome extensions and removing site search and shortcuts in google chrome.