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Another search engine took over all my bookmarks and i want to remove the search engine icon that is now posted on my bookmarks history. How do I do this?

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vanv
vanv
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another search engine took over all my bookmarks history, using their icon and I want to remove this search engine icon. I want to go back to what I had before. How do I do this?

another search engine took over all my bookmarks history, using their icon and I want to remove this search engine icon. I want to go back to what I had before. How do I do this?

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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.

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.

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Happy112
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Hi,

It might be helpful if you'd tell us which search engine you are referring to, and maybe provide a screenshot .....

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Once you've done this, attach the saved screenshot file to your forum post by clicking the Browse... button below the Post your reply box.

FredMcD
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Chosen Solution

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.

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.

vanv
vanv Question owner
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Thanks everyone for your answers. I didn't have anything in the extenstions file on the left of the screen (in the menu screen) to remove. But I did uninstall the program that was causing this mess. I don't remember the search engines name as I uninstalled it already. Thanks so much for your help!!