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We cover all the fixes for you here. If your homepage or search engine keeps changing, then you may have a redirect virus. Installing such an update will hook a redirect link into your browser, changing your search engine to a different one even when you change it back. The creators of the virus then profit from any searches you make using that search engine and have access to your browsing data. Run an antivirus scan. Disable browser extensions from changing your search engine back to the default.

For more Windows tips, see our guide on how to get a list of all software installed on Windows We also have a guide on how to disable auto-refresh on web pages in your browser.

By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and European users agree to the data transfer policy. Content Manager at Make Tech Easier. Enjoys Android, Windows, and tinkering with retro console emulation to breaking point. You've decided to leave a comment. It's important to note, however, that your homepage is different than your startup page.

Your homepage is the site connected to the house icon in the top toolbar, but the startup page is what appears when you launch Chrome. Open Google Chrome on your desktop. From any webpage, click the three circles at the far-right side of the top toolbar.

This will bring you to your Chrome settings. Click on the "Appearance" tab in the right sidebar. The second option on this page will read "Show home button" and have a switch.

First, make sure this switch is turned on. If it's not, click the toggle to change it from gray to blue. Once the feature is turned on, change the homepage from the default "New Tab page" to a custom web address. Click the second circle and enter the website of your choice. The Home button will now be at the top of every Chrome window, to the left of the search bar. Clicking on this icon — it looks like the outline of a house — will bring you to the website you set as your homepage.

Then select Background, Shortcuts, or Color and theme to change parts of the new tab page. Finally, click Done. Note: If you choose to upload your own image, you can only use files with a. Note: If you choose My Shortcuts , you can click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of a shortcut to remove it or edit its name and URL. However, you can download an extension to achieve this.

Then enable the extension and add the URL you want to use for your new tab page. Now that you know how to change your homepage and new tab page in Chrome, check out our step-by-step guide on how to sync Chrome across all your devices. HelloTech editors choose the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

Enter your email address below to receive your promo code and stay up to date on the latest tech news and updates. How to Change Your Homepage in Chrome To change your homepage in Chrome, click on the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of a browser window.

Open the Chrome browser. Then click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of your browser window.