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My desktop's search engine has suddenly become Ask.com, and my netbook's has become Bing. How do I get google back?

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philw41
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I like using Google, and have no reason to want to change it. My desktop has suddenly changed (without my input) to Ask.com. My netbook has suddenly changed (again, without my input) to Bing.com.

Can u help me change it back?

Thank you.

I like using Google, and have no reason to want to change it. My desktop has suddenly changed (without my input) to Ask.com. My netbook has suddenly changed (again, without my input) to Bing.com. Can u help me change it back? Thank you.

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Xapper
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sounds like malware fallout

Have you recently installed any software infected with OpenCandy malware? If you saw any ads DURING installation you might have used malware

these fine people will help you identify-, and remove malware at ZERO COST

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com

Modified by Xapper

cor-el
cor-el
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You can open the about:config page via the location bar and do a search for ask or bing via the Filter at the top of the about:config page.
You can reset all related prefs that appear bold (user set) via the right-click context menu to their default values.

Modified by cor-el