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How to get rid of Yahoo Tab?

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gqwe1234
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When I open my Firefox a tab of yahoo opens with it. I tried everything... to change in about config "newtab.url" I tried to delete firefox and to reinstall it. I tried to delete the "yahoo Extension" (there is no extension for this Sh*t). I am lost, can anyone help?

P.S I hate Yahoo

When I open my Firefox a tab of yahoo opens with it. I tried everything... to change in about config "newtab.url" I tried to delete firefox and to reinstall it. I tried to delete the "yahoo Extension" (there is no extension for this Sh*t). I am lost, can anyone help? P.S I hate Yahoo

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FredMcD
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Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control>(Mac:<Command>)<Shift> A)

In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select Extensions. Remove ******* Anything. Now do the same in the computers Programs Folder.

Windows: Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Mac: Open the "Applications" folder. Linux: Check your user manual.

After the problem is fixed, Bookmark and use this; Download the Mozilla Search Reset {web link} This add-on is very simple: on installation, it backs up and then resets your search preferences and home page to their default values, and then uninstalls itself. This affects the search bar, URL bar searches, and the home page.

You may have ad / mal-ware. Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

Run most or all of the listed malware scanners. Each works differently. If one program misses something, another may pick it up.

cor-el
cor-el
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You can check the home page setting here:

  • Tools > Options > General > Startup: Home page

Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' (pipe) symbols.

You can check the target line in the Firefox desktop shortcut (right-click: Properties) to make sure that nothing is appended after the path to the Firefox program.