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can not remove search engines from the search bar setting. The remove button is Not working!

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I'm trying to remove a bunch of unwanted search engines so I can establish Google as my main search engine. I have clicked on settings and set Google as my main search engine, but that didn't work. When I click to remove all other search engine the Remove button doesn't work and won't do anything. Not even the restart to default settings button is functioning. I need to fix the problem quick because it is locked on a virus search setting (it download itself in an update) and every time I use the search bar it downloads so many viruses it crashes my computer. Help Please!!!

I'm trying to remove a bunch of unwanted search engines so I can establish Google as my main search engine. I have clicked on settings and set Google as my main search engine, but that didn't work. When I click to remove all other search engine the Remove button doesn't work and won't do anything. Not even the restart to default settings button is functioning. I need to fix the problem quick because it is locked on a virus search setting (it download itself in an update) and every time I use the search bar it downloads so many viruses it crashes my computer. Help Please!!!

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Sounds like you have picked up some Malware.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

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iamjayakumars said

Use this add-on to reset your search

I downloaded it multiple times and it didn't do anything, nor can I find it after it down loads, sorry dead end

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the-edmeister said

Sounds like you have picked up some Malware. You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software: Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one. Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article. Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

I already ran maleware, worms, roots, and virus scan. It remove the glitchy program only but the remove button is still not functioning to remove the others