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Search Function went Defunct on my MacBook

I recently upgraded to MacOS Catalina, version 10.15. Ever since the upgrade my Safari search bar (AND Google, or anyone else) cannot perform a search. I just get a blank screen. If I know the web address, no problem. But search? No can do.

MacBook Air

Posted on Oct 15, 2019 2:03 PM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2019 7:20 PM

Eric - Thank you so much. I'm not running any anti-virus software nor am I on a VPN. I rebooted in Safe mode, and the search bar worked like a champ. I then RE-re-booted in normal mode, and - VOILA! Now it's all good. I guess I needed to simply re-boot to kick start everything. Such a simple solution - I feel sheepish that it didn't occur to me. Thank you for your very thorough reply and instructions. I'm off and running now!

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Oct 15, 2019 7:20 PM in response to Eric Root

Eric - Thank you so much. I'm not running any anti-virus software nor am I on a VPN. I rebooted in Safe mode, and the search bar worked like a champ. I then RE-re-booted in normal mode, and - VOILA! Now it's all good. I guess I needed to simply re-boot to kick start everything. Such a simple solution - I feel sheepish that it didn't occur to me. Thank you for your very thorough reply and instructions. I'm off and running now!

Oct 15, 2019 6:58 PM in response to KalamityKT

Are you running any anti - virus programs? Using a VPN?


Try setting up another admin user account in System Preferences/Users & Groups to see if the same problem continues. Please post back on whether or not this worked. Also try the Safe Mode. Please post back on whether or not this worked.


Isolating an issue by using another user account 


Safe Mode - About


If it works in the Safe Mode, try running this program when booted normally and then copy and paste the output in a reply. The program was created by Etresoft, a frequent contributor.  Please use copy and paste as screen shots can be hard to read. Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy to Clipboard” and then paste into a reply. This will show what is running on your computer. No personal information is shown. If the log won’t post, try posting it in Pastebin and provide a link in a reply. After pasting the report in a PasteBin page, go to the top of the page, and copy the address in the URL bar. Paste that in a new reply.        Pastebin


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Search Function went Defunct on my MacBook

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