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RoseAfrica

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Hi All

I recently noticed that even when opening up using chrome on my Laptop (HP ProBook 650 G4), my browser is currently showing my default search engine as being yahoo. When I went into settings to change my default browser/search engine, I got the message that my browser is controlled by my organisation. This is my personal laptop. On googling this, I find that it might have something to do with my having upgraded to Windows 11 in December. I have googled various methods of changing this but am very much a layman and need help (step by step) please. I have tried going the route of telemetry, but there is no "allow telemetry" for me to change. there are three family members including me who each have their profile using this laptop. I am listed as administrator with the other two having local accounts. There are no work or school accounts listed.

I did a temp assignment from the beginning of January to March and for the first week I was with them, I had to use this laptop while waiting for my work laptop to arrive, so had to sign in using their VPN. That was only for a week. I have tried looking at my policies on my laptop and cannot see any reference to this company at all where policies are concerned.

I do not know how to fix this issue and regain control of my search engine/browsing options as nothing I have tried so far seems to work

Please advise
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP ProBook 650 G4
    Memory
    8 gigabytes
    Antivirus
    McAfee
Hi I have managed to sort the browser/ search engine issue, but am still getting the managed by your organisation message
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP ProBook 650 G4
    Memory
    8 gigabytes
    Antivirus
    McAfee
Have a look click here. Check policies set and disable them. Otherwise you could backup your bookmarks and reset the browser.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro & 🐥.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700U with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. X509DA (FP5)
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RX Vega 10 Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1080@60Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080@60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 2TB NVMe 1.3
    Internet Speed
    25 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    25 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
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