why does https://Google.com open as https://www.google.ae/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=eJhJVMC-BuGS8QfEkIHABg&gws_rd=cr United Arab Emirates
I have checked the setting in "Options" and Home page reads "https://Google.com"
yet, when I click on HOME, this link shows in the bar: https://www.google.ae/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=eJhJVMC-BuGS8QfEkIHABg&gws_rd=cr and it reads United Arab Emirates
I have used ADW cleaner, Malware Bytes and Super AntiSpyware all in safe mode...
It will disappear for a day or two...then, it's back again.
I have cleared cache and cookies to the beginning of time... I've disabled the 6 or 8 addons that I use and it makes no difference...
Please, please, please help me regain my browser.... this only happens in FF with google....
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Google will check the IP address of your connection and redirect you to what it considered the best Google site for your location. This is a pain when you're traveling or if you are using a proxy.
To avoid the redirect, you can use this address (it sets a cookie so you are not redirected any more):
Does that work for you?
If you are not intentionally using a proxy, you should check your connection setting to make sure it hasn't been modified:
"3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Options > Advanced > Network mini-tab > "Settings" button
The default of "Use system proxy settings" should piggyback on your Windows/IE LAN setting. You also could try "No proxy" to see whether that works any better.