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firefox shows as default but yahoo is the browser

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woodnook
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I downloaded a free app. and its loaded yahoo browser I have uninstalled yahoo but it still comes up a browser everytime i click firefox. I have followed you instructions and it states firefox is my default browser but when I click fiefox yahoo appears. how do I get shut of yahoo. thanks regards j.jones

I downloaded a free app. and its loaded yahoo browser I have uninstalled yahoo but it still comes up a browser everytime i click firefox. I have followed you instructions and it states firefox is my default browser but when I click fiefox yahoo appears. how do I get shut of yahoo. thanks regards j.jones

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FredMcD
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Yahoo is a website, not a browser.

Are you saying that Yahoo comes up as your homepage/search engine?

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 “ Yahoo “ Anything.

Also remove 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.

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.