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how do I eliminate Yahoo search with opening a new tab and the bookmarks bar with search

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RAG
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I've tried everything suggested online. Google does open on my homepage. Everything else comes up Yahoo and and I want it to open with Google for search..

I've tried everything suggested online. Google does open on my homepage. Everything else comes up Yahoo and and I want it to open with Google for search..

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A likely culprit would be an extension. You can view, disable, and often remove unwanted or unknown extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Command+Shift+a (Windows: Ctrl+Shift+a)
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
  • type or paste about:addons in the address bar and press Enter/Return

In the left column of the Add-ons page, click Extensions. Then cast a critical eye over the list on the right side. Any extensions that Firefox installs on its own are hidden from this page, so everything listed here is your choice (and your responsibility) to manage. Anything that mentions "search" or "Yahoo" or "new tab"? Anything you don't remember installing yourself? If in doubt, disable.

Often a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox before the change takes effect. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.

Any improvement?

P.S. Feel free to "name names" of extensions that cause unwanted behaviors so users can discover that information more easily in the future.

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Chosen Solution

A likely culprit would be an extension. You can view, disable, and often remove unwanted or unknown extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Command+Shift+a (Windows: Ctrl+Shift+a)
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
  • type or paste about:addons in the address bar and press Enter/Return

In the left column of the Add-ons page, click Extensions. Then cast a critical eye over the list on the right side. Any extensions that Firefox installs on its own are hidden from this page, so everything listed here is your choice (and your responsibility) to manage. Anything that mentions "search" or "Yahoo" or "new tab"? Anything you don't remember installing yourself? If in doubt, disable.

Often a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox before the change takes effect. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.

Any improvement?

P.S. Feel free to "name names" of extensions that cause unwanted behaviors so users can discover that information more easily in the future.

RAG
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I removed all extensions as instructed, that I didn't remember adding. Problem solved. Thank you for the assistance.