Setting Default Search Engine

[A Former User]

A Former User last edited by

In the settings of the browser, I have selected Google as the default search engine, but the browser automatically loads Yandex on the start page. I have reinstalled the browser several times, also deleting all user data, but it still reverts to Yandex search engine. Do you know how to make Google the default search engine?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

@berndstrauss As already said in these forums, start page search engine can not be changed.

[A Former User]

A Former User last edited by A Former User

I would like to know why the search engine cannot be changed. In the past, I could choose a default search engine, and it did not disappear from the start page.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

@berndstrauss It was answered before, the given reason is security. The idea is to avoid malware to change your default search engine.

[A Former User]

A Former User last edited by

Can you give me the link to the discussion of the subject? Does the browser change the default search engine based on the user’s country?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

@berndstrauss It was years ago, I don't have it here.

And yes, default search engine as well as start page search may be different in some countries.