Despite all attempts, I can't remove bing. Help!
Bing continues to set itself as my default browser search engine, despite removing it from the options. Whenever I reset firefox it comes back.
I've tried, uninstalling, deleting the folder, restarting, doing a disc clean-up + system file clean-up, and reinstalling. Didn't work.
I tried scanning my system with: Norton, Malwarebytes, AdwCleaner, SuperAntiSpyware, Microsoft Safety Scanner, Windows Defender, and Spybot Search and Destroy, which cleaned a lot out of my system, but Bing continues to force itself onto my browser.
I hate bing, and I hate how it's being forced into my browser. I want it GONE, PERMANANTLY.
Chosen solution
Does the problem search engine show up on the Options page, default search engine setting, as Bing or Bing Search Engine?
The one named "Bing" is built in; the other one appears to be malware with an unusual method of attack. If you have it, see: Firefox will not stop changing search provider from Google to "Bing Search Engine" (Not standard "Bing"!)
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Some malware can cause this issue : Please check : Please use more than 1 scanner as each uses diff tech :
Save your Report and google each before deleting anything as do not want to delete something you need, If need help :
Post in only 1 forum, then wait.
If everything checks out : Please Refresh but do this 1st:
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/export-firefox-bookmarks-to-backup-or-transfer
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/back-and-restore-information-firefox-profiles
then
TEST....... If no issues then Extensions which need to be added back in 1 at a time and tested ..... Or it is your Profile : Make a new one and test ...:
If is your Profile :
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/recovering-important-data-from-an-old-profile
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox
Note: Any customization will revert back to default, you will also need to reinstall Extensions.
Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.
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Chosen Solution
Does the problem search engine show up on the Options page, default search engine setting, as Bing or Bing Search Engine?
The one named "Bing" is built in; the other one appears to be malware with an unusual method of attack. If you have it, see: Firefox will not stop changing search provider from Google to "Bing Search Engine" (Not standard "Bing"!)
Modified by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
I was finally able to resolve the issue.
Going into C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref I discovered dsengine.js
After deleting it the issue was resolved.
I have no idea how it got there, or why NONE of the antivirus and antimalware software could find it, but the issue is now resolved.
Thank you everyone for your direction and support in the matter!