Unwanted firefox search bar on main computer desktop
After installing Firefox I have a search bar on my main desktop that I cannot remove even after a complete uninstall of Firefox, I realise I may have installed this initially by accident but, would like a method to remove it.
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Thanks for the speedy reply, it turned out to be malware disguised as a Firefox search bar and was removed by anti-virus scan thanks again though.
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Firefox searches are only in Firefox window. Is there any logo or words on that bar?
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Thanks for the speedy reply, it turned out to be malware disguised as a Firefox search bar and was removed by anti-virus scan thanks again though.
That was very good work. Well Done. Please flag your last post as Solved Problem so others will know.
i dont have malware, but i cannot remove that mozilla search bar. tried the customize drag and drop solution, but it does not work, when i right click on it ( remove from toolbar) is grayed out, please advise how to make this go away, i am happy with google search bar ( want to make it smaller though) but i dont want or need firefox search bar, using windows 7 and firefox 44. please guide me, is there something to type in the about config to stop this?
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Please go to the top of any support.mozilla.org web page and use the Ask A Question link; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/new This will let us look at your system details. No Personal Information Is Collected.
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Hello,
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Thank you!