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how do I get rid of the search bar included with firefox?

tfarr
tfarr
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When I down loaded firefox 64 bit for windows on to my laptop it also installed a search bar. This search bar covers the top,portion,og my screen and covers the controls to close and minimize programs. I cant get rid of it even if I remove firefox. I dont want this search bar does anyone know how to delete it and down load firefox without getting it again? I running wimdows 7 and need to stay with windows 7.

When I down loaded firefox 64 bit for windows on to my laptop it also installed a search bar. This search bar covers the top,portion,og my screen and covers the controls to close and minimize programs. I cant get rid of it even if I remove firefox. I dont want this search bar does anyone know how to delete it and down load firefox without getting it again? I running wimdows 7 and need to stay with windows 7.

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Hi!

If it's in Firefox : Right-clic on the Firefox toolbar, and choose "Personnalize". Then, you can drag and drop elements to moove, place or remove it. ( https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/customize-firefox-controls-buttons-and-toolbars )

If it's out of Firefox : This may be an unwanted program. Download and use AdWCleaner ( https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner/ ) or better adware-cleaner like Malwarebytes for example.

Tip : A lot of bad websites practice installation file repacking, to add an adware suggestion. Do not download Firefox (or another program) from these bad sites. Download your software from the official Website, or use Unchecky ( https://unchecky.com/ ).

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JustinTernet
JustinTernet
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Chosen Solution

Hi!

If it's in Firefox : Right-clic on the Firefox toolbar, and choose "Personnalize". Then, you can drag and drop elements to moove, place or remove it. ( https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/customize-firefox-controls-buttons-and-toolbars )

If it's out of Firefox : This may be an unwanted program. Download and use AdWCleaner ( https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdownload/1-adwcleaner/ ) or better adware-cleaner like Malwarebytes for example.

Tip : A lot of bad websites practice installation file repacking, to add an adware suggestion. Do not download Firefox (or another program) from these bad sites. Download your software from the official Website, or use Unchecky ( https://unchecky.com/ ).