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The option to change my current page to my start page under TOOLS/OPTIONS is gone. How do I get it back?

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JoeSeadog
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I updated Adobe and Media PLayer, making sure I didn't allow any of the optional add-on tool bars and anti -virus apps. Then after that YAHOO became my start page. I went to change it back under TOOLS/OPTIONS, and the entire option for making the current page my home page is wiped out, not there, doesn't exist. Where did it go and how do I get it back? I run a sales business online and need to hit the HOME key all day long to watch for orders.

I updated Adobe and Media PLayer, making sure I didn't allow any of the optional add-on tool bars and anti -virus apps. Then after that YAHOO became my start page. I went to change it back under TOOLS/OPTIONS, and the entire option for making the current page my home page is wiped out, not there, doesn't exist. Where did it go and how do I get it back? I run a sales business online and need to hit the HOME key all day long to watch for orders.

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Hi JoeSeadog, extensions can modify the dialog. Try disabling ALL nonessential or unrecognized extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Ctrl+Shift+a
  • orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons

In the left column, click Extensions. Then, if in doubt, disable. (Or if obviously badware/useless, remove.)

Usually a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.

Any improvement?

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Moses
Moses
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Hi,

It should be there under Tools > Options...
If not, you can go to the orange Firefox button and click Options.

If you cannot find it, you can change the home page manually via about:config

  • Go to about:config from the address bar
  • Click the button that says "I'l be careful I promise!" to proceed
  • Search for "browser.startup.homepage"
  • Right click it then click Modify
  • Put the URL you want to show up as your homepage
  • Restart Firefox

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JoeSeadog
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This has taken care of that problem, but WHERE did that part of OPTIONS/TOOLS go?? The General TAB no longer refers anything to STARTUP like it does on my 3 other computers in the office.

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hi JoeSeadog, extensions can modify the dialog. Try disabling ALL nonessential or unrecognized extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Ctrl+Shift+a
  • orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons

In the left column, click Extensions. Then, if in doubt, disable. (Or if obviously badware/useless, remove.)

Usually a link will appear above at least one disabled extension to restart Firefox. You can complete your work on the tab and click one of the links as the last step.

Any improvement?

JoeSeadog
JoeSeadog Question owner
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I only had one active extension (extra columns) but that took care of it. Thanks so much!!.........joe