How do I get rid of findwide.com? I have deleted from control panel. I have reset firefox to default settings, and I have unintalled and reinstalled firefox.

10 years ago

11/12/13, 2:59 AM

Using windows 8.1. Have deleted findwide.com., reset to default settings, and uninstalled and re installed firefox. Still there.

Answer 1 · 2013-11-12 02:59:57

11/12/13, 3:10 AM

Could you check the HOSTS File and restore it to the defualt, does that work?

Modified November 12, 2013, 3:11:19 AM PST by kobe

Answer 2 · 2013-11-12 02:59:57

11/12/13, 3:29 AM

When do you get the findwide.com website?

Is that with the home page or the about:newtab page or otherwise?

You can a search for findwide.com pref(s) on the about:config page via the search bar at the top of this page.

If you do not keep changes after a restart or otherwise have problems with preferences, see:

Answer 3 · 2013-11-12 02:59:57

11/12/13, 6:08 AM

Make sure there are no settings in about:config that references findwide. Also, right-click on FF link on desktop/menu and make sure there is no mention of it there. A scan with adwcleaner or other anti-malware might help to remove it.