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how do i get rid of the findwide virus

peterupstairs
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the old story. i downloaded some free software to convert a file and it dumped FINDWIDE virus on me. the virus keeps changing my homepage and controls which search engine i use.

the old story. i downloaded some free software to convert a file and it dumped FINDWIDE virus on me. the virus keeps changing my homepage and controls which search engine i use.

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Yes Peter

Please refresh your installation to default : Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings

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Michael Buluma
Michael Buluma
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Hello Peter

Apologies for this. I know it can be frustrating.

Good news : This extension will reset your about:newtab page to default, along with a few other settings. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/searchreset/?src=ss

You can also check through : search findwide virus

Kindly let me know the outcomes

cheers, Michael

peterupstairs
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thanks Michael but no it did not work. as soon as i restarted the computer next time the virus took over again. any other ideas?

Michael Buluma
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Chosen Solution

Yes Peter

Please refresh your installation to default : Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings

Standing by.

peterupstairs
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Yes. Yes. Yes. The refresh firefox and add ons did the trick. Thanks very much. Great service. I really appreciate the help.

Michael Buluma
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peterupstairs said

Yes. Yes. Yes. The refresh firefox and add ons did the trick. Thanks very much. Great service. I really appreciate the help.

Niceeee. I'm happy we've solved this together.

Feel free to get in touch next time and spread the word : #FoxYeah

Thank you.