Google Redirects To Yahoo

It is not a surprise that Google is the most popular search engine worldwide, considering the fact that Google Chrome is the most widely used Web browser. However, many Google users report that their browser has suddenly started redirecting them to Yahoo. While this is not a malicious change, it can be rather annoying, especially if you are used to Google's features and layout. While this might not be harmful, it is still an issue that you should look into, mainly because it probably involves a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) or a browser hijacker running in the background.

The Google Redirects to Yahoo should be easy to resolve by running a reputable security scanner to check your Windows for intrusive software. Once the PUP/hijacker responsible for the issue is gone, your browser should start to behave normally.

But how did the software causing the issue get to your computer? Typically, this happens if you fall for a fake download, or if you install bundled applications without reviewing the instructions properly. To avoid being affected by the Google Redirects to Yahoo issue in the future, you should only install apps from trustworthy sources, and also keep antivirus software running in the background.