I can't get Firefox to stop loading AOL as my home page
Since the last update, Firefox opens with AOL.com. I have opened the page I want to use as my home page (Google.com) and dragged the icon to the homepage symbol. I have gone into options and checked use current page, I have typed Google.com into the open with page box. Nothing works. I have never used AOL.com as my home page, and only use it about every 3-4 months to clean up old emails.
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Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;
Installed Plug-ins
Norton Safe Search 2.6.1.9 (nortonsafesearch_ul_2@symantec.com) Norton Safe Search 2.8.0.6 (nortonthree-in-one@symantec.com) (Inactive)
Having more than one version of a program may cause issues
even thou one program is disabled.
You must remove the older programs. Then get the current full installer.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save
Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.
You can check the home page setting.
- Options/Preferences -> General -> Startup: Home page
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-set-the-home-page
Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' (pipe) symbols.
You can check the Status column of this pref on the about:config page.
- browser.startup.homepage
You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar. You can accept the warning and click "I accept the risk!" to continue.
I already did all the suggestions.
Does this only happen when you start Firefox?
Does the home page setting change?
You can check the target line in the Firefox desktop shortcut (right-click: Properties) to make sure nothing is appended after the path to the Firefox program.