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I don't want Yahoo, remove it from search preferences, yet it keeps returning.

DWT256
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When I type and address in URL Yahoo search comes up. I have repeatedly removed it from search in preferences but it returns.

When I type and address in URL Yahoo search comes up. I have repeatedly removed it from search in preferences but it returns.

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Is this problem on your Mac? Your post is on the forum for FirefoxOS mobile phones

Assuming you mean on your Mac, this could be caused by Spigot add-ons or something else that snuck in. Please try disabling ALL nonessential or unrecognized extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Cmd+Shift+a
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons

In the left column, click Extensions. Then, if in doubt, disable (or remove). Especially if you find something called SearchMe.

Often a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.

Does that help?

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Is this problem on your Mac? Your post is on the forum for FirefoxOS mobile phones

Assuming you mean on your Mac, this could be caused by Spigot add-ons or something else that snuck in. Please try disabling ALL nonessential or unrecognized extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Cmd+Shift+a
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons

In the left column, click Extensions. Then, if in doubt, disable (or remove). Especially if you find something called SearchMe.

Often a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.

Does that help?