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Instead of clicking on the Mozilla icon on my computer screen and getting the Mozilla page for typing query, I now get AVG Yahoo search and do not want to.

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I have used Mozilla for a long time and always was able to access the query screen directly by clicking on the Mozilla Firefox icon on my menu screen. Now suddenly I get AVG Yahoo search instead. I can't seem to avoid Yahoo. I do not want Yahoo. Can't I directly access Mozilla Firefox anymore? How? or why not? Thanks for your help.

I have used Mozilla for a long time and always was able to access the query screen directly by clicking on the Mozilla Firefox icon on my menu screen. Now suddenly I get AVG Yahoo search instead. I can't seem to avoid Yahoo. I do not want Yahoo. Can't I directly access Mozilla Firefox anymore? How? or why not? Thanks for your help.

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FredMcD
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Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 27.0.0.183

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

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 “ AVG or Yahoo “ Anything.

Also look for SafeSearch, SearchAssist Incognito, FileConverter Addon, SearchLock, DiscreteSearch, WebSearch, Findwide Search Engine

Now do the same in the computer’s Programs Folder.

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