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Originally started using Firefox in Germany. Back in US now. but all searches still come up with German sites. would like to change to US.

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Originally started using Firefox in Germany. Back in US now. but all searches still come up with German sites. would like to change to US.

Originally started using Firefox in Germany. Back in US now. but all searches still come up with German sites. would like to change to US.

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halej1 said

Originally started using Firefox in Germany. Back in US now. but all searches still come up with German sites. would like to change to US.

Hello halej1,

First of all : I assume that you're using this Firefox version :

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/?q=English%20(US)

You don't mention which search engine you use, but in case it's Google, would you please go here :

https://www.google.nl/preferences?hl=en-NL&fg=1

Scroll down to "Region Settings" and make sure the correct region is checked (and don't forget to click the "Save" button at the bottom).


Separate issue :

Your system details show that you need to update your Adobe Flash Player - you are running a very old version, which can cause problems. Would you please uninstall your current version and install the latest version, which is 32.0.0.101

https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/

Note : some 'extras' may be offered in the download.

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halej1 said

Originally started using Firefox in Germany. Back in US now. but all searches still come up with German sites. would like to change to US.

Hello halej1,

First of all : I assume that you're using this Firefox version :

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/?q=English%20(US)

You don't mention which search engine you use, but in case it's Google, would you please go here :

https://www.google.nl/preferences?hl=en-NL&fg=1

Scroll down to "Region Settings" and make sure the correct region is checked (and don't forget to click the "Save" button at the bottom).


Separate issue :

Your system details show that you need to update your Adobe Flash Player - you are running a very old version, which can cause problems. Would you please uninstall your current version and install the latest version, which is 32.0.0.101

https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/

Note : some 'extras' may be offered in the download.

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Try to clear the Google cookies.

Clear the Cache and remove the Cookies from websites that cause problems via the "3-bar" Firefox menu button (Options/Preferences).

"Remove the Cookies" from websites that cause problems:

  • Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security
    Cookies and Site Data -> Manage Data

"Clear the Cache":

  • Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security
    Cookies and Site Data -> Clear Data -> Cached Web Content: Clear
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Thank You ! worked a treat