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How do I get my Foxfire to not think I live in Texas instead of NC?

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Whenever I search I get locations in Texas. I have never even lived in Texas. I checked my IP address and it is North Carolina like it is supposed to be.

Whenever I search I get locations in Texas. I have never even lived in Texas. I checked my IP address and it is North Carolina like it is supposed to be.

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

"Clear the cache":

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove the cookies" from websites that cause problems.

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
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Hi smoore2.

What site offers you the location in Texas, please?

Michal

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What does this webpage say about your location? http://whatismyipaddress.com/ Under the map, look for Location not accurate?

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Whenever I search with Google or with yahoo

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I checked that before and it shows the correct location. But let me search for something like "sewing machine repairs" or "Red Lobster" and I get a list of the ones around Dallas TX.

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Did you check; Location not accurate?

Open the options for the search sites you are using and check the information.

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Chosen Solution

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

"Clear the cache":

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove the cookies" from websites that cause problems.

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
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Desktop or laptop computer?

If the latter, any chance that laptop was used on a Wi-Fi connection in the Dallas area; like in a hotel that may have installed "something" on that laptop to provide the "free" internet connection?

It's been a few years but I have heard of search DNS redirect malware getting installed by a few hotel chains for using their Wi-Fi access points at "premium speeds".