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i can't change browser:newtap.url to about.newtap or http://google.com

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i can't change browser:newtap.url settings to about.newtap or http://google.com eveytime i try it wont change all my new taps keep going to bling

i can't change browser:newtap.url settings to about.newtap or http://google.com eveytime i try it wont change all my new taps keep going to bling

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To change the newtab link:

  1. Go to about:config page.
  2. Search for browser.newtab.url change its value to:
    • about:newtab – default.
    • about:blank – blank page.
    • URL – an url of one page that you want.

If you are tring change the search engine:

Modified by Diego Victor

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that's what i'm posting that i cant change the value to anything when i try it stays the same

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  1. Some guides:
  2. Try use the Search Reset Addon.
  3. We have also noticed user.js files on some with Trovi issues, that may need deleting or at least renaming.
  4. See also:

Modified by Diego Victor

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