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Change default search engine to google doesn't stay after restart MacOs

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schmitt_thorsten
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Hi All,

I changed the search engine setting multiple times to google as default. It works for a while, but after some restarts of my MacBook Firefox always goes back to the standard browser default serch engine. I am a MacOs User, what can I do?

Thanks for your help. Thorsten

Hi All, I changed the search engine setting multiple times to google as default. It works for a while, but after some restarts of my MacBook Firefox always goes back to the standard browser default serch engine. I am a MacOs User, what can I do? Thanks for your help. Thorsten

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FredMcD
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Macs: Make sure you install Firefox properly and that you do not run Firefox from within the DMG (Disk Images) file. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-download-and-install-firefox-mac


https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.