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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

How to PERMANENTLY change search preference from Ask to Google

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fox2011
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Have followed recommendation (about:config/keyword URL/delete Ask/add Google) for changing preferred search from Ask to Google. Works well for a while then always defaults back to Ask.

How to PERMANENTLY change this?

Have followed recommendation (about:config/keyword URL/delete Ask/add Google) for changing preferred search from Ask to Google. Works well for a while then always defaults back to Ask. How to PERMANENTLY change this?

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the-edmeister
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You need to figure out what you have installed, which is related to Ask or "search", that is causing that reset to happen - and get rid of it.

See this Google search for relevant articles about removing Ask.

cor-el
cor-el
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What kind of searches do you mean?

Via the location bar or via the (Google) search bar on the Navigation Toolbar or via the search bar on the about:home page?