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I am able to go to websites using Firefox but cannot perform searches, computer is working fine otherwise.

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vicki_lanouette
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Recently, I am unable to search any topics - the hourglass spins without result. I use AVG (powered by Google) as my search engine - prior to this I had no issues. The computer is operating fine otherwise and able to go to websites. I recently uninstalled lower versions of Adobe and installed the recent version as directed by Firefox. Why am I unable to perform a search?

Recently, I am unable to search any topics - the hourglass spins without result. I use AVG (powered by Google) as my search engine - prior to this I had no issues. The computer is operating fine otherwise and able to go to websites. I recently uninstalled lower versions of Adobe and installed the recent version as directed by Firefox. Why am I unable to perform a search?

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kobe
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use this addon, SearchReset

Modified by kobe

cor-el
cor-el
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Via which search bar are you searching?

  • searching via the location bar (pref: keyword.URL)
  • search bar on the Navigation Toolbar
  • search bar on the about:home page (pref: browser.search.defaultenginename)
  • other search bar (e.g. added by extension)

If you do not keep changes after a restart, see: