It appears that you are experiencing an issue where your default search engine keeps switching to another search engine, such as a different search engine appearing when you open a new tab, even though you switch back to Google. This issue can occur in Google Chrome, and it might also happen when you switch to another browser.
Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:
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Clear your browser cache and cookies:
- Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the Chrome browser.
- Go to More tools > Clear browsing data.
- Check the boxes for "Cached images and files" and "Cookies and other site data."
- Click on "Clear data."
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Check your search engine settings:
- Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the Chrome browser.
- Go to Settings > Search engine.
- Make sure that "Google" is selected as your default search engine.
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Reset your browser settings:
- Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the Chrome browser.
- Go to Settings > Advanced > Reset settings.
- Click on "Reset settings."
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Install a browser extension to manage search engines:
- Search for a trusted extension like "Search Engine Manager" or "Search Engine Switcher" in the Chrome Web Store.
- Install and configure the extension to manage your search engines effectively.
If the issue persists, it might be caused by malware or adware. In that case, consider running a malware scan on your computer using a reputable security software.
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