keep getting nuesearch comping up as the search engine want be rid of this
Every time I open firefox this nuesearch comes up I have searched and cannot find where it resides changing in options still does not help
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Hi !
Even though it sounds like you have already tried this; just in case: see if you can get rid of this annoying thing by clicking on 'Restore Default Search Engine', as shown in 'Change your default setting in Firefox':
http://mzl.la/1VSkUwR
Then let's move on to the article: 'Add or remove a search engine in Firefox': http://mzl.la/1VShhHu
And of course there's an add-on:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/searchreset/
Good luck and keep us posted !
Good advice. If the above doesn't help;
Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control>(Mac=<Command>)<Shift> A)
In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select Extensions. Remove nuesearch Anything. Now do the same in the computers Programs Folder.
Windows: Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Mac: Open the "Applications" folder. Linux: Check your user manual.
Sounds like you picked up a browser hijacker bit of Malware. See this for advice about removing that garbage.
Reset Firefox: You can also find a Refresh Firefox button at the top of the Firefox about:support Troubleshooting Information page. And then click Refresh Firefox. Here is [a blog] which provides you with more methods to remove browser hijacker like nuesearch.
Modified by James
Refresh Firefox {web link} is a LAST RESORT ! !
Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings
If you're having problems with Firefox, refreshing it can help. The refresh feature fixes many issues by restoring Firefox to its default state while saving your essential information like bookmarks, passwords, and open tabs.
Note: This would not remove malware.