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Firefox is my default browser but everytime I want to do a new search, it tries to use Google. How can I fix it?

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debkvande
debkvande

Firefox is my default browser but every time I want to do a new search, it tries to use Google. How can I fix it?

Firefox is my default browser but every time I want to do a new search, it tries to use Google. How can I fix it?

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MarkRH
MarkRH

If you go to Tools -> Settings -> Search section, there should be a drop-down at the top to set your default search engine. More info: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/change-your-default-search-settings-firefox

James
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See also https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/add-or-remove-search-engine-firefox and https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/add-custom-search-engine-firefox