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What happened to "Google search", after installing, the darn thing goes to Yahoo? How do I get Google back?

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The typical "Google search" isn't even displayed on the Firefox startup page. Frustrating!!!

The typical "Google search" isn't even displayed on the Firefox startup page. Frustrating!!!

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Xircal
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Please do the following:


  • In the location bar, type about:config and hit Enter.
  • In the filter at the top, type: keyword.URL
  • Double click it and remove whatever's in there and replace it with http://www.google.com/search?q=
  • Go to File | Exit
  • Restart Firefox, go to the site you want to set as your homepage.
  • Go to Tools | Options | General.
  • Make sure it says "Show My Homepage" in the first dropdown menu.
  • Click the button called "Use Current Pages" to set the homepage to the one you have on the screen.

The URL to add in "keyword.URL" becomes a link in this post, so right click it and choose "Copy Link Location" to copy it to the Windows clipboard. Then hit CTRL+V to paste it. Saves you having to type the whole thing.

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I did that, but it still doesn't work. What now?

Xircal
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See How to fix preferences that won't save

Also: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Locked_or_damaged_places.sqlite

Also, try running Firefox in Use Troubleshoot Mode in Firefox. If it functions properly in that configuration, then one of your add-ons is the culprit.