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

When I open a new tab it no longer goes to top sites.

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Custom1989
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When I open a new tab it no longer goes to top sites. I started after I downloaded some codex so i could play a video on line but it downloaded a tool bar and another program. I have since uninstalled the program disabled the plug ins but when I open a new tab It goes to the site for the toolbar. How do I get it to go back to my top sites?

When I open a new tab it no longer goes to top sites. I started after I downloaded some codex so i could play a video on line but it downloaded a tool bar and another program. I have since uninstalled the program disabled the plug ins but when I open a new tab It goes to the site for the toolbar. How do I get it to go back to my top sites?

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philipp
philipp
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hello Custom1989, you can either install the searchreset addon to get rid of the problem or manually reset the page that opens on each new tab.

enter about:config into the firefox location bar (confirm the info message in case it shows up), search for the preference named browser.newtab.url and double-click & change its value to about:newtab.

to make sure that there are no pieces of malware left on your system please also do a full scan of your system with the security software already in place and/or a different tool like the free version of malwarebytes.

mrgrant
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I did all of this and my top sites still don't appear. I really like this feature, and its frustrating that I can't use it now. Can you please give me some more advice on how to fix this problem. Thanks!

philipp
philipp
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hello mrgrant, in order to better understand what is going on in your case please open a new question & include the details from firefox > help > troubleshooting information. this should make it easier to solve your problem. thank you!